The latest version of QuickBooks software consists of various innovative features. It has a solution for each accounting problem, which is why the QuickBooks accounting software is gaining popularity. However, the users face some issues and complain about the same. This article will cover the QuickBooks error 6073, which restricts that company file from opening and prompts an error.
There are various errors in the 6000 series of QuickBooks, usually related to operating the company file. Are you also facing the Error 6073 of QuickBooks? Let’s understand what Error 6073 is and how to fix it.
The QuickBooks Error 6073, -99001 prompts whenever a user tries to operate a company’s file consisting of the .qbe file extension, which will produce a text saying, “QuickBooks is unable to open this company file.” This is a suggestion to switch from single user to multi-user mode to get access to operating both files together.
Causes Behind the Error 6073, -99001 when QuickBooks is Unable to Open this Company File
Generally, the QuickBooks error 6073 triggers due to any of the following reasons:
- If any user is operating the company’s file and has their single user mode on.
- If the company’s file is saved in a read-only network folder.
- The error will trigger if the company’s file is being operated in some remote system but is not updated on the physical desktop.
- If the Linux server is hosting the company’s files & they are using multiple login credentials for the sign-up.
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Symptoms of QuickBooks Error 6073
The below-mentioned points consist of some early signs that trigger Error 6073 of QuickBooks. Although there are different symptoms based on various QuickBooks versions, the most common ones are as follows:
- Whenever the QuickBooks desktop needs to respond to a user’s request promptly.
- A sudden shutdown of the computer. Also, in this case, it remains frozen despite rebooting.
- The system’s screen displays an error or turns out to be grey.
- If the user is unable to uninstall or update the QuickBooks software.
Methods to Fix QuickBooks Error 6073 – Unable to Open Company File
Following are the latest DIY methods in order to troubleshoot the QuickBooks error message 6073:
Method 1: Install and launch the file doctor of QuickBooks
- Firstly, install the current edition of the QuickBooks tools hub
- After completing the installation, save the downloaded file in an easily accessible folder.
- Now, run this file and comply with the displayed instructions on the system for installing it.
- Launch the tool hub and select “Company files issues.”
- Either click on “Run QuickBooks file doctor” or do it manually.
- Then, select or browse your company’s file.
- Head to the option “Check the file,” followed by continuing.
- Input the password and select Next.
- Launch the “Windows Explorer”
- Head to the folder consisting of the company file of QuickBooks
- Right-click on the file and edit the File extension to “.old,” and enter key.
- Now operate the file of your company and QuickBooks desktop
- Lastly, create a duplicate of the Network company file.
Method 3: Resolving the QuickBooks Error 6073 Manually
Step 1: If any workstation is operating the Single-user version of the Company’s file
- The first thing is to turn off QuickBooks software on all the systems.
- Operate the file on the Host system
- Choose “Switch to multi-user mode” from the file menu.
- If the issue persists, then reboot each system working on it.
Step 2: If the host system’s file single-user mode is active and the file is open
- Choose “Close company” from the File menu.
- Now, relaunch the file, hover over to the file menu, and choose “Open or Restore Company.”
- Click on “Open a company file” and Next.
- Now, choose the file of your company
- Click and open “open file in multi-user mode.”
Step 3: If the file of your company is stored in a read-only network folder
- Access the system where the company’s file is present
- Now open that folder which consists of the file and go to the folder’s properties.
- Head to its securities tab, choose that user who cannot sign in, and then select “Edit.”
- Tick the checkbox “Allow” to provide complete control.
- Click on Apply and OK
Step 4: If anyone is accessing the system remotely through GoToMyPC, LogMein, etc.
- Launch the tool hub of QuickBooks and click on “Program Problems.”
- Choose “Quick Fix My program.”
- Now launch the QB’s desktop & operate the company’s file.
Conclusion
The article has covered almost all the possible steps to fix QuickBooks Error 6073. Therefore, following the steps till the end ensures that Error 6073 will be resolved. However, if a user still faces the same error, it is suggested to contact the QuickBooks enterprise error support team via our helpline i.e., 1-800-761-1787.
