A Couple of Solutions to Dismiss QuickBooks Error -6073

by John Kartan Accounting And Bookkeeping

QuickBooks Error -6073 takes place when users want to access a company file (.qbw) in multi-user mode during the working in accounting software QuickBooks. Whenever the error appears, a message will show that “QuickBooks is unable to open this company file. It may have been opened by another user. You should ask that user to switch to multi-user mode so you can both use the company file at the same time.” In this post, we will discuss QuickBooks error 6073 including its symptoms, reasons for occurrence and methods to get rid the issue properly.

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What are the Symptoms of QuickBooks Error 6073

Users are not able to open or access the company file in QuickBooks
Your PC will shut down suddenly
The windows will start to freeze periodically
An error message will appear on the screen

Why does QuickBooks Error 6073 Arise?

There are several reasons behind the QuickBooks error 6073:

The company file is open by another user on other workstation
The records are using a Linux Server for the hosting
A remote operating system can be the reason
The company file is saved in a read-only network folder

Troubleshooting of QuickBooks Error 6073

Users can counter the error code 6073 in a couple of steps:

Solution 1.

Condition 1. When Someone opens the Company File on Another Device

Close QuickBooks Desktop in all computers
Use Host computer to open the company file
Go to File menu and switch on Multi-user mode
If still the issue is there, reboot all the systems and check again

Condition 2. When the Company File is Open on Host Computer

Go to File Menu then click on Close Company option
Try to open the company file again
Back to File menu, click on Open or Restore company
Open the Company file & Click on Next option
Now look for your Company file
Try to open the company file in Multi-user mode
Check the error is resolved or not

Condition 3. When the Company file is stored in Read-only Folder

Open the computer which is hosting your company file
Click on the folder on which the file is saved and open it
Make a right-click on the folder and open Properties option
Go to Security Tab choose a user with Log-in issue then Click on Edit
Allow the process by clicking on Allow, click on Apply then OK to finish

Solution 2. When the Network Data File is Corrupted

Click on Start button and open Windows Explorer
Search the folder which has the company file
Click on company file with Network Data and QB company file extension.
Change the file extension .ndold and Press Enter key from the keyboard
Open QuickBooks and try to open the company file
Now QuickBooks will make a copy of another network data file
Restart the computer

To repair your system or QuickBooks Desktop from QuickBooks error 6073, use all these points one by one. Make sure firstly know the exact cause of the error then try to fix it on your own or you also dial a toll-free number (844)-888-4666 and overcome the issue completely.