How to Tackle with QuickBooks Error Code 6000, 80?

Get the best ways to rectify the QuickBooks error code -6000, -80 while opening the company file:

QuickBooks is a flawless software, well that’s where you are mistaken. Though, the fact that QuickBooks is an amazing and efficient software can’t be denied, but at the same one needs to accept the truth that QuickBooks is prone to some technical errors. One of the most common error is QuickBooks error code 6000, 80, that can be seen on both local and network setup. You can also face difficulty in opening and working on the company file, as a consequence of this error. This error can be seen when you try to access the company file, also when you were logged in single-user mode. If you are a victim of this error, then this article can be of great assistance to you, as in this post, we will be trying to assist you in getting rid of from QuickBooks error code 6000, 80.

Ensure to read this article till the end, or if you are short of time, then you can simply contact our certified professionals and discuss the issue with us. By calling our QuickBooks enterprise support number i.e. 1-800-761-1787, we will help you in the best possible manner.

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What is QuickBooks error 6000, 80?

This error comes in -6000 series error that the users often encounter while working with the company file. This error is generally related to company file and pops up on the screen with an error message. Description and details:

Error Number	Error 6000 80
Error Name	QuickBooks Error code 6000 80
Description	“Error 6000, 80: An error occurred when QuickBooks tried to access the company file.”
Developer	Intuit Inc.
Software	QuickBooks
Applies to	Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8

Error -6000 -80 can also be seen during the program installation, while related software is running in the background, while Windows opening or Windows shutdown, or even during the installation of the Windows software package. There can be multiple factors causing this annoying error, which will be discussed later in this post.

What Triggers the QuickBooks Desktop Error 6000, 80?

Checkout the possible causes behind to occurring the QuickBooks error message 6000, -80:

• Any sort of data damage in the company file can lead to Error 6000, 80.
• In case the QuickBooks software unable to communicate with the server.
• If there is any kind of damage in the files, especially the ones with .qbw as extension.
• You can also encounter this sort of error, when you try to convert a file to a company file that too, over a network and not on a local hard disk.
• In case multiple systems are configured as host for the QuickBooks data file, then in that case you are probable to encounter this error.
• This sort of error is also seen if the file size is larger for the corresponding .TLG file.

Symptoms and signs of QuickBooks error 6000, 80

You can identify this error by checking out the signs and symptoms below:

• You can identify this error, if you are unable to open the company file.
• There is any message window appearing on the screen with the error code itself.
• Another symptom for the same can be if the QuickBooks program becomes unresponsive.
• You can also spot this error, if you are unable to work on your system as Windows become sluggish.
• If your active QuickBooks program or screen crashes, then you can encounter -6000, -80 error.

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Methods to Get Rid of QuickBooks Error 6000, 80

There can be multiple options that one can opt for in order to get rid of QuickBooks company file error code 6000, 80. Let us check out each of the methods one by one. We have categorized the solutions for multi-user and single-user mode user separately.

Condition 1: While Using in Multi-user mode

If you are using multi-user mode, then check out the solutions below:

Method 1: Copying the backup or company file

• First of all, you should either copy to the local hard drive, such as C drive, or the backup file or the company file which is supposed to be updated.
• Either restore the backup or update the QuickBooks company file.
• Copy the original location of the restored or updated file.

Method 2: Downloading and running QuickBooks File doctor tool

• Download QuickBooks file doctor tool from the official Intuit website. You can also download the tool using QuickBooks tool hub program.

• Run the downloaded file to install the tool.
• If the data damage is identified, but the tool is unable to fix it, then you can opt for any of the two options:
  1. Either restore the company file, which was backed up recently.
  2. Ensure of auto data recovery tool in order to restore the data.
• You can then send the QuickBooks company file to the Intuit’s data recovery team.

However, if no issue is spotted in the company file by the tool, then it indicates that there is no issue with the company file.

Method 3: Incorporate QuickBooks connection diagnostic tool

• The initial step in this process is to open the QuickBooks connection diagnostic tool download page.
• Download QBCD tool, followed by installing it.
• Run the tool.
• Just in case the tool window shows green check-marks against all advanced statuses, then the connection should be fine.
• Lastly, open the file, and check whether the error persists.

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Condition 2: While Using in Single user mode

If you are using QuickBooks in single-user mode, then the solutions for you might differ from the above-mentioned ones. The name of the solutions might seem to be similar, but the steps generally differ in both the users modes. So, make sure to carry out the solutions listed below:

Method 1: Using QuickBooks install diagnostic tool and detect the data damages

It should be noted that the run-through doesn’t actually repair the data damages in QuickBooks data file, but it detects whether there are any sort of data damages or irregularities in it or not.

• Initially, download and run QuickBooks install diagnostic tool in the admin mode.

• Either recover the QB data using QuickBooks ADR or restore the most recent backup.
• The company file might have some sever issues, if the error repeats. So, you would require to address the damaged and fix them in time with the help of professionals or any kinds of tools to fix the damaged QuickBooks company file.
• In case you are witness of “No problem detected in QuickBooks company file” message and error persist, then consult a professional.

Method 2: Copying to local hard drive

• The very first thing is to either copy to the local drive, just like the C drive, .qbb file, or .qbw file, whichever is to be updated.
• Either restore a backup or update the QuickBooks company file.
• Copy the same to original location of the restored or updated file.

Manually Fixation of the QuickBooks error 6000 80

In case the above methods did not work for you, then you can manually resolve the QuickBooks error code 6000, 80 by carrying out the steps below:

• The very first step is to Update QuickBooks to the latest release.
• Configure the firewall or security software to permit the internet access to the QuickBooks desktop files on all systems and still getting the issue to continue to the next step.
• You need to check and Set up permissions to access the company file properly.
• Scan the company files folder and create the Network description (.nd) file.
• Now you have to Verify the hosting on the systems. And ensure that scanning results into Turning the hosting on.
• You need to Open the company file from a different location to check for the damage from a different location.
• Also, open the file from the hosting system. In case you are able to do this, then copy the company file to another location.

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Final Words!!

Coming towards the end of this post, we expect that the information that we have shared above might be of some help in fixing the QuickBooks error 6000 80. However, in case the error persists or if you are facing any sort of difficulty with the error fixation methods, then do not waste much time and simply contact our professionals, as the data damage issue can be a sensitive case and sort of experimenting might cause serious data loss. Feel free to call us at 1-800-761-1787, and our 24/7 QuickBooks error support team will assist you in fixing the issue, without creating any further mess.

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