How to fix payroll Error code 6000?

Like any other software, QuickBooks too encounter some technical snags. However, the best
part is that they can be easily resolved. This guide will help you fix the payroll error code
6000 which you may encounter while using QuickBooks software.

About QuickBooks Error code 6000 and others

We have mentioned some brief about different QuickBooks 6000 series error that you might
encounter:
QuickBooks Error 6000 83 – a device that is not the server is hosting the company file
QuickBooks Error 6000 77 – when the company file is stored in improper location
QuickBooks Error 6000 832 – when hosting is turned on or the .ND file is not working
properly
All these errors can be fixed quickly with by making some changes in the settings or
reinstalling the files.

What are the common causes of the error – 6000?

 The most common reason is that the firewall or antivirus program might be blocking
the internet connection
 Any QuickBooks file is damaged or corrupted
 QuickBooks is not installed properly
 Network settings are not configured properly
 The company file is damaged or corrupted

How to resolve the payroll error code 6000?

Fix 1 – Restore a backup
Try to restore the backup of your company file to see if the problem is in your employer file
(.QBW).

Fix 2 – Renaming the data file

1. Open the folder having the company file.
2. Look for the files with extensions .ND and .TLG.
3. Rename the files in this manner - .ND.OLD and .TLG.OLD.
4. Open QuickBooks and try opening your file.

Fix 3 – open a sample company file

Try to open a sample company file and see if the issue potentially exists with your company
file or the QB application. If the sample file too returns an error, this means there is an issue
with the QuickBooks installation. The QB is either damaged or corrupted and needs to be
fixed.
Fix 4 – open the file in another location
You can copy the company file onto Desktop or any other location than the previous one. It
is up to you whether you want to move in the local or network drive. Try accessing the file
after moving the location, this would help solve your problem.
If the problem still persists, you can contact the QuickBooks support team and get your
issue resolved. The support team will resolve your queries in no time.