How to Address the QuickBooks Error 6000 83 Effectively?

Insufficient access permissions to back up or restore a company file can trigger the QuickBooks error 6000 83. When you running QuickBooks in multi-user mode, proper rights are required. There are many other reasons why the Intuit QB error message code 6000 -83. If you are getting the error code and don’t know what to do about it, keep reading this article to troubleshoot it. We are going to provide you with the reasons behind the error and the effective solutions to address it.

If you are not able to get rid of the error on your own and need assistance, you can get in touch with our technical team at 1.855.738.2784

Possible Reasons for the QuickBooks Error 83

The various causes behind the QuickBooks error code are –

1. The company file is damaged or missing.
2. The access permissions are insufficient.
3. The company file folder is damaged.
4. You are trying to access a file having the wrong extension.
5. The Windows version is incompatible with QuickBooks.

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Steps for Fixing the Error Code 6000 83

Follow the steps given below to eliminate the error code easily –

Step 1. Verifying the Backup File Name

Ensure that the file name is proper and there are no symbols or special characters in it.

1. Search for the File Explorerin the Windows search box and open it.
2. Open the backup file folder and select Rename.
3. Remove any symbols or special characters from the file name and save the changes.

Step 2. Restoring Your Company File Using a Portable File

If you are unable to restore the QBB file, you can open the backup company file. Make a portable company file with the QBM extension and use it to restore your company file.

Step 3. Using the Local Hard Drive

Move your company file from the server to your local hard drive i.e. the C drive and then restore it. Once the error is fixed, you can move back the company file to your server.

Step 4. Disabling the Workstation Hosting

Make sure that hosting on your workstations is disabled and that only the server computer is hosting the file.

1. On the File menu, select Utilities and find the Stop Hosting Multi-user Access
2. If you find the option, select it and repeat this step on all workstations.
3. See if the QuickBooks error 6000 83 is resolved.

Step 5. Manually Fix the Errors 6000 and 83

Try manually fixing the errors by following the steps below –

1. Set your QuickBooks folder permissions to share your company files.
2. Scan the company file folders using the QuickBooks Database Server.
3. Find the scanned folders and make sure that the network data file is present.
4. Open your company file and check whether you can access it or not.

Conclusion

Follow the steps provided above to resolve the QuickBooks error 6000 83 and if the error persists, you can reach out to our team of experts by dialing1.855.738.2784 to get assistance with the error.

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