Sometimes while creating a backup of your company files or restoring them in QuickBooks, you might face QuickBooks Error 6000 83, saying an error occurred while trying to access the company file. The steps taken to fix the error are different depending on the process during which the error occurs. For instance, if the error occurs when you are creating a backup to your company file, you will need to create a new company file folder in the C: drive of your computer. And if it occurs when you are restoring your company file, you will need to create a portable company file. To know about these processes in detail, go through this article until the very end.
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How to fix when 6000 83 error in QuickBooks occurs while creating a backup of a company file
Here is what you can do if the error occurs while creating a backup of your company file:-
Create a new company file folder on the local hard drive
- On your server computer that has the QB installed, go to the Windows Start
- Search for the File Explorer option on your system and open it.
- Head to thenavigation bar and select My Computer.
- Open theC: drive.
- Right-click on the screen.
- Click on the option that saysNew and then on Folder.
- Give a name to the folder you created.
- Now create the backup to your company file and save it in this folder.
- Use the new folder as your main company file if the error is rectified.
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How to fix when QuickBooks error code 6000 83 occurs while restoring a company file
Here is what you can do if the error occurs while restoring a company file:-
Check the name of your backup file
The name of your backup file must not have symbols, spaces, or special characters. To check it:-
- In theWindows Start menu, search for File Explorer and open it.
- Locate the backup file folder and open it.
- Right-click on the QBB file(backup company file) and choose Rename.
- Make sure the filename is free of symbols, special characters, and spaces.
- Continue to restore your company file.
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How to fix when QB error code 6000 83 occurs when company file is saved on a Windows server
Here is what you can do if the error occurs when company file is saved on a Windows server:-
Turn off hosting on the workstations
- Select the Fileoption in QuickBooks on any workstation.
- Click on Utilities.
- Now selectStop Hosting Multi-User Access.
- Click onYes when the Stop hosting multi-user access message appears on your screen.
- ClickYes again when the Company file must be closed message appears.
These are the steps you need to take when QuickBooks Error 6000 83 occurs at different instances. First, check that the error is occurring during which process, and then read the article carefully to find out which solution you need to execute to fix it. If the error persists, contact us at 1-855-856-0042 for immediate assistance from our technical team.
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