QuickBooks allows its users to store and access company files in single-user and multi-user modes. However, sometimes they might be unable to access their company files, and QuickBooks error 6073 occurs. It can happen due to several reasons, including a computer in the network being in single-user mode, the company file being in a read-only network folder, Or the record being hosted on a Linux server. Such errors could be a curse for companies and must be fixed immediately for their smooth and efficient running. To fix this error, users can try running the file doctor tool or use manual steps depending on when the error occurs. For detailed information about the steps needed to fix this error, you must continue to read this article until you reach the end.
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Potential causes behind QB error code 6073?
Some of the potential causes behind QB error code 6073 include:-
- The company file might be open on a computer in the network in Single User Mode.
- Your company file might be in a read-only network folder.
- The records might be hosted on a Linux server and might be using more than one account to sign in to the file.
Solutions to eliminate the 6073 error in QuickBooks
Solutions that you can implement to eliminate the 6073 error in QuickBooks include:-
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Running the file doctor tool provided in the QuickBooks Tool Hub
Execute the following steps to use the file doctor tool provided in the QuickBooks tool hub:-
- Install the QuickBooks tool hub on your computer after getting it from the official website of Intuit.
- After opening the tool hub, head to its company file issues section.
- Now choose the RunQuickBooksFileDoctor option to use the file doctor tool.
- After the file doctor finishes running, check if the error is rectified.
Using manual steps to eliminate the error in different instances
Depending on the instance when the error occurs, you can perform certain manual steps:-
- The error might occur when somebody has opened the company file on a computer in single-user mode, so you first need to close QuickBooks on all computers.
- Now check your host computer and make sure that QuickBooks is in multi-user mode from the file menu.
- Now check all your workstations for the same and reboot all the systems in the network.
- The error might also occur if a company file is in a read-only network folder, so first, right-click your company file folder on your host computer.
- Now select the user with login issues from the security tab after selecting Properties.
- Choose the allow option after selecting Edit.
- The error might also occur if the computer is being accessed remotely, so first open the task manager on your computer.
- Now in the processes tab, check for running processes under the username that you have issues with
- If there are running processes under that user, reboot your system and check for error rectification.
These are the solutions to eliminate the QuickBooks Error 6073. We recommend maintaining the order of the steps in the article to avoid complications and reading them carefully before executing them. If you continue to face the error, you can get immediate assistance from our technical team by giving us a call at 1-855-856-0042
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