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How do I fix QuickBooks error 6073?

The user may find QuickBooks error 6073 very difficult to deal with. Users
usually encounter this error when trying to open a company file with the .qbe
extension in multiuser mode. This error comes with an error message stating
“QuickBooks is unable to open this company file”. Another user may have
opened it. It would be better for you both to use the company
simultaneously if the user switched to multi-user mode. Files may be stored
in read-only network folders. In that case, ask your administrator to make it
accessible. There can be many reasons behind this error, which will be
discussed further in this article.
Causes of QuickBooks Error 6073:-
The QuickBooks error code 6073 can be caused by a variety of factors.
The following are the most common:

•Files may be opened in a multi-user mode on another PC


•It also occurs if a file is stored in a read-only network folder
•Users are trying to access folders stored on Unix and Linux computers
using multiple credentials
•An external operating system attempts to access the company's file, and
the host system finds the system logged in.
Methods To Fix QuickBooks Error Code 6073?
You must fix any QuickBooks technical problems as soon as possible as they can cripple your business operations. The
following are the methods you can use to resolve QuickBooks error 6073:

Solution 1: Run QuickBooks File Doctor to fix the error


You can utilize the QuickBooks file doctor tool as the first method. In order to resolve QB issues, you can use the
QuickBooks File Doctor tool. To resolve the error, all the user needs to do is download and run the file. The steps of
this process are as follows:
•The first step is to download the latest version of QuickBooks Tool Hub.. Once saved, you should place it in a location
that is easily visible
•Once that is done, open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file that was previously downloaded.
•Installing and agreeing to the terms and conditions is done through an onscreen interface.
•Open the tool hub by double-clicking the icon on your Windows desktop.
•The next step in the process is to access the QuickBooks tool hub and select the company file issues tab
•Additionally, select the QuickBooks file doctor tab. This may take up to a minute, but if the QuickBooks file doctor
does not launch, search for it to manually launch it
•Make sure that you select the company file from the drop-down menu when using file doctor. For users who are
unable to find the file, select the browse option to locate it.
•Next, select the check your file option and click continue.
•Enter the administrator password and hit next to end the process
Solution 2: Corrupted or Unavailable
Network Data File
Fixing the corrupted network data file is another option. Using the
following steps, you can fix the corrupted or inaccessible network data
file.
•By right-clicking the Start Button, you can open Windows Explorer
•Now look for the folder which stores the QuickBooks company file
•Once that is completed, right click on the company file with a Network
Data and QB extension
•The next step is to change the file extension from .ndold to Enter key.
Then, find the folder where your QuickBooks company file is located.
•After this, open the QuickBooks file followed by the company file
•QuickBooks will now make an additional network file for the company
file
Solution 3: The Network data files and
transaction log files are labelled as
hidden files
Alternatively, you can check whether the network data files and transaction
log files have the hidden label. You can try to fix the error by following the
steps below.
•Start by opening My Computer, then go to the Tools menu and select File
Folder Options
•You should then select the Show Hidden Files and Folders option under
the View tab
•Once you have completed these steps, open the data folder to examine
your network data files and transaction logs
•Right-click on the Network Data files to select properties
•Click OK after deleting the hidden option

Conclusion!

QuickBooks error 6073 can be easily fixed by the solutions mentioned


above. However, if the problem persists, you should contact QuickBooks
technical support. They are available 24/7.

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