How to Fix QuickBooks Error 6000, 83?

 Are you a QuickBooks user, and are you struggling with its fundamental error? Here in this article, we will talk about one of the most abruptly occurring errors faced by many QB users. When QuickBooks tries to access the company file, users mainly face QuickBooks error 6000 83.

While attempting to open or restore a backup of the QuickBooks company file, you observe the error 6000 83 on your desktop. Then read out this article carefully; we will mention the reasons for the occurrence of this error and troubleshooting steps to solve it.

Causes of QuickBooks error 6000 83

  • If you are using the Non-Us or Non- Canadian version of Windows, you manually face this error. And if you have the regional language setting on your desktop where you set any other language instead of English, then it might also be the reason for this error.

  • If the file extension is incorrect

  • If the QuickBooks installation is incomplete

  • Insufficient access to a network server

  • If there is a damaged or corrupted QB file in the folder

  •  Try to convert the QB file from the earlier version.

Troubleshooting steps to resolve error 6000 83

Step 1: Download & Install QuickBooks Tool hub 2021.

First, Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub by just clicking on the download new button and the moment file QuickBooksToolHub.exe and install this tool appropriately.

Step 2: Run QuickBooks File Doctor

The QuickBooks File Doctor is a productive tool that resolves common network issues or the company files in the application. To initiate the tool:

 

  • Go to the Home window of the Tool Hub, Choose their "company file issues" TAB.

After that, move by opening QuickBooks File doctor,

  • " QuickBooks File doctor may take a few minutes to load out the complete program appropriately. "

 

  • Without opening the company file, launch QuickBooks

  • Select the Utilities from the file menu now.

  • Next, tap on Repair File and Network problems to open the QuickBooks File Doctor Tool.

  • After that, tap on Browse, choose the company file that needs to get repaired, and click Open.

  • Select the type of fix using the Show Advanced Settings drop-down menu and then tap on the Next.

  • Now, enter the Administrator user name and password and tap on next when prompted.

  • When you complete this process, try to open the company file to see whether the QuickBooks error 6000 83 is fixed.

Solution 2: Turn Off Hosting On All The Computers

It is the most systematic way to resolve error 6000 83 from a workstation. In multi-user mode, there is always one host server computer responsible for hosting the company file, and the reset systems are called workstations.

If it is on, turn off the host multi-user mode because closing the multi-user mode will let you get rid of QuickBooks error 6000 83.

How to turn off-host multi-user mode steps are mentioned below as:

 

  • Turn off hosting on all the computers by leaving the PC with the central server.

  • If you can see the option "Host multiple user access," it states that your PC is not hosting the company file.

  • If you see, "Stop hosting multiple user access," click yes.

  • Next, you must tap Yes for "company file must be closed" and continue.

Solution 3: Resolve Error Code 6000 83 Manually

Below we are writing down the steps that can help you in troubleshooting QuickBooks company file errors 6000 and 83 manually:

 

  • Configure your Windows Firewall or Internet security settings so that they don't prevent QuickBooks from accessing the server.

  • After configuring, see if the permissions to access the company file are available.

  • Now Scan the folder containing the QuickBooks company file to create the Network Description(.ND) file.

  • Try to open the company file from a new location to see if the location of the company file is damaged.

  • Stop using Multi-user access for hosting the company file. 

Solution 4: Move Company File to a New Folder

Move the company file to a new folder if the error occurs while taking a company file backup. A critical prerequisite for this solution to work is to move the company file to the system's local storage if it is located on the server. Once you have the company file on the local server, follow the instructions given below:

 

  • Where you saved the company file is saved, exit that server of QuickBooks Desktop. You are selecting the Quit QuickBooks Desktop option under the File tab.

  • Now Press Windows + E to open Windows File Explorer and the C drive.

  • Go for the right-click in the empty area on the screen and choose the Folder option under the new drop-down menu.

  • After that, name this folder as QuickBooks Desktop Test Folder.

  • Now open QuickBooks Desktop and choose the options to create a company file backup.

  • Once QuickBooks asks you to set a location to save the backup file, select the folder that you created in the earlier step.

  • Now try to restore the company file with the help of the backup file saved in the new folder.

Solution 5: Try to Reinstall the QuickBooks Desktop program

 Store your QuickBooks program license information in a safe place. After it, Uninstall the current installed QuickBooks program from the control panel. Now, Go for Download the QuickBooks Desktop program and set it up according to your license version.

Start with installing the QuickBooks program and fill up all license-related requisite information.

In the end, Go back and open the company file.

Conclusion

I hope all the steps provided in this article to resolve Error 6000 83 must be helpful for you. If you still need any issues while following the steps and still you become unable to fix the error, then contact our QuickBooks support team. They will assist you in answering your issues without wasting your time.

Give us a call on our toll-free number 1-800-615-2347.


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