How to Get Rid of from QuickBooks Error Code 6000 301?

Troubleshooting of QuickBooks Error code -6000, -301: An error occurred while accessing the company file

Intuit QuickBooks has successfully transformed the way businesses carried out their accounting and bookkeeping activities. But at the same time, there are certain errors and technical bugs that hinder the smooth performance of this software. A most common error code has been reported in many times is QuickBooks error 6000, 301. As is clearly visible, this error code belongs to the 6000 series error and is often encountered while attempting to use a desktop company file. The majority of QuickBooks users find it quite tedious to tackle this error. Thus, keeping that in mind, we have come up with this post, where we will be discussing the causes and quick fixes to the error code 6000, 301.

Make sure to read this post till the end. For more details, you can also get in touch with our QuickBooks error support team via our helpline number i.e., 1-800-761-1787. Our diligent and industries best accounting professionals will be more than happy to assist you.

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QuickBooks error 6000, 301: What is it?

As mentioned above, Error 6000, 301 belongs to the series of error 6000. This error code comes up with an error message stating:

Warning

An error occurred when QuickBooks Desktop tried to access the company file. Please try again. If the problem persists, contact Intuit Technical Support and provide them with the following error codes: (-6000, -301).

We often encounters this error, while opening the company file in different QuickBooks versions. This sort of issue is usually seen when we try to open a QuickBooks company file with .qbw file and the disk space is not enough. This error occurs over the screen and leads to difficulty in managing and handling activities. There can be multiple factors causing this error code, a few of which will be discussed later in this post.

Factors leading to QuickBooks error 6000, 301

Company file error code 6000, 301 in QuickBooks can be caused due to multiple factors, a few of which will be discussed later in this post. Let us have a look at each of the causes one by one:

• Corrupted QuickBooks desktop supported files which include:
  • The Transaction log (TLG) file
  • The Network descriptor (ND) file
  • Data source name (DSN) file
• We attempt to open a QuickBooks desktop company file located in the hard disk of a server accessing the QuickBooks server manager.
• The .qbw company file corrupted
• Also, if we try to install Encrypted software, which might hamper the work process
• Damaged Database name file.

Effects of QuickBooks error code 6000, 301

The effects of QB error code 6000, 301 are as follows:

• Users unable to access the damaged company file
• Need to rebuild the same company file
• Massive time crunch
• The downloading QuickBooks desktop support files to cope with the error.
• Issues related to excess data usage and time management

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Easy Methods to Resolve QuickBooks Error 6000, 301

Now that we have explored the various facts related to QuickBooks company error code 6000, 301, it is high time to learn the various methods to get rid of this error. Let us check out each of the error resolutions one by one:

Method 1: Disable the encryption software

Note: If we find any encryption software on your system then it is advised you to disable it. We do not recommend you to use any 3rd party encryption software to encrypt QuickBooks company file.

• We will have to communicate with the software merchant for the encryption software for proper guidance.
• Avoid using any third-party encryption software.

Method 2: Download and run the QuickBooks File Doctor

We should download and run the QuickBooks file doctor tool and then scan all the errors that are present in the files. The steps to be carried out once the tool is downloaded are as follows:

• Download the QuickBooks file doctor tool and then click on the .exe file which will begin the installing process.
• Look for the icon on the Windows taskbar for opening, in case it doesn’t open up on its own.

• Use the drop-down list and then Look for the company file. We can also click on the Browse tab and then locate to Continue.

• Hit on the options File damage and Network connectivity respectively.
• Enter the Admin password on the company files and then hit the Next tab.

• Select the Host/server or workstation carefully. If you are running the file doctor tool on the workstation, then we will have to opt for the Workstation. Or else pick the Server accordingly.
• Hit a click on Yes if running the file doctor on the System hosting the company files. We will have to select NO.
• Finish diagnosing.

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Method 3: Reboot your system

Another way in which we can get rid of the Error code 6000, 301 is to restart the system. Restarting the system can help us in getting rid of the error up to certain extent. So, we can simply restart the system and check if the error persists.

Method 4: Update QuickBooks software

Perform any of the below-given steps to update QuickBooks software. Ensure to update the QuickBooks software to the latest version. The latest version up till now is QuickBooks Desktop 2023.

Manual update:

• You are suggested to click on Close company/logoff, from the File menu.
• Furthermore, click on File tab and also opt for the Exit option.
• You are then supposed to right click the QuickBooks desktop icon.
• Moreover, click on Run as admin and ascertain that you are in No company open screen.

• You are further supposed to select Update QuickBooks desktop from the Help menu.

• Next, click on Options and also click on the Mark all tab and click on the Save tab.
• Click on Update now.

• Moreover, click on Reset Update and click on the Get Updates tab.

• You are then supposed to Close QuickBooks Desktop, when update complete message appears on the screen.
• Along with that, open QuickBooks desktop and click on the Yes tab.
• Reboot the system, and you are good to go.

Automatic update

• You are recommended to click Update QuickBooks from the QuickBooks help menu.
• Moreover, proceed to the Update Now tab in the Update QuickBooks window.
• Along with that, Checkmark the box.

• Eliminate previous update downloads by Resetting update.
• This might increase the amount of time required for the update.
• Moreover, hit a click on Get updates and the current release will download.
• Now reboot the system and Accept the option to install the new release, when rebooting QuickBooks.

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Method 5: Change the filenames of QuickBooks ‘.ND’ files

Coming to the this method, we can simply rename the QuickBooks .ND files as it might fix the error. The steps involved in this process are as follows:

• Open the folder having the company file.
• You will see the file having the same name as the QuickBooks file, but with a different extension .tlg along with .nd and .dsu.
• Right click on each file along with clicking on the Rename option. We will then have to add the word .OLD to each of them.
• This will help in Rebuilding the company data files and keeps away from a default database.

Method 6: Repair the QuickBooks desktop software

We should always remove the files that are of no use or are corrupted. Therefore, repairing the QuickBooks desktop software can help in getting rid of QuickBooks error 6000, 301 with much ease. The steps involved in this process are:

• Move to the Start tab and then open the Control panel.
• After that hit a click on the Programs tab.
• Followed by clicking on the Programs and features tab.

• Now select the QuickBooks software and then click on Uninstall option.

• After that click on the Next tab once the QuickBooks installation window appears.
• Select the Radio tab and then hit on the Repair icon.
• Also hit a click on Next tab and then also select Repair tab.

• Finally hit on the Finish tab.

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Concluding Words..!

This drives us to the end of this post, where we hope that the information, we have shared in above might be of some help in fixing. Implementing the methods illustrated above might help us to do away with the QuickBooks error code 6000, 301 with much ease. However, there can be a situation wherein we might not be able to fix the bug even after carrying out the steps discussed above, in such a situation, it would be better to consult an accounting professional or expert to fix the error on your behalf.

You can get in touch with our 24X7 QuickBooks support team using our support number i.e., 1-800-761-1787, and ask our team to fix the error for you. Our experts will be happy to fix the error for you.

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