Effective Solutions For Fixing QuickBooks Error 6010

QuickBooks Desktop is prone to variegated forms of error codes associated with the Company files. One such error is QuickBooks error 6010. It appears as soon as users try hosting the company file. Instead, users encounter an illustrative message associated with this error. In the present discussion, we will explore the different factors that can trigger this error and also provide various solutions to fix QuickBooks Error 6010.

QuickBooks Error 6010 – Conspicuous Causes 

• Somehow, the user deleted the registry keys associated with QuickBooks.

• Issues with firewall or security programs can interfere with QuickBooks operations.

• QuickBooks files with the ".TLG" extension can also be a potential cause.

• Problems with 'QBW' files, which are associated with QuickBooks.

• Excessive accumulation of junk files on your computer can affect QuickBooks performance.

• Certain third-party programs or applications running in the background.

Walkthrough to Troubleshoot QuickBooks Error 6010

Solution 1: Running the QB Database Server Manager

• The initial step mandates heading to the Start menu.

• Herein, users need to proceed to All Programs.

• Subsequent to that, proceed to run the QuickBooks Database Server Manager.

• Click on the option to Scan Folder.

• If the specific folder is not included in the list, you can ca hit on the Add Folder option.

• Hit on the tab labeled Scan.

• The final step requires running QuickBooks once again.

Solution 2: Employ the QuickBooks File Doctor tool

• Download and set up the QuickBooks Tool Hub on your computer.

• Open the Tool Hub and click on "Company File Issues."

• Select the "Run QBFD" option.

• Choose the necessary company file and click "Proceed."

• Enter your admin password and QuickBooks username.

• Click the "Next" button.

• Wait for the procedure to complete and then restart QuickBooks to see if it fixed QuickBooks Error 6010.

Solution 3: Fix the Company File

• Open the folder containing the company file.

• Find the file with the extension '.QBW.'

• Click on the file and press "Ctrl + C" to copy it.

• Go to the Desktop and press "Ctrl + V" to paste the file there.

• In the QB Desktop, go to the "No Company Open Window."

• Hold down the "Ctrl" key.

• Click on 'Open or restore an existing company.'

• Choose the company file you copied to the Desktop.

• Open the file.

Solution 4: End QB Processes

• Sign into the server computer as "Admin."

• Press the Ctrl, Shift, and Esc keys simultaneously to launch the task manager.

• Under the "Users" tab, click on "Show Processes for Other Users."

• Choose all the QuickBooks processes and select "End Task."

• Open the company file in multi-user mode.

Solution 5: Rename the '.ND' file

• Search for the .ND files in the QuickBooks installation folder.

• Right-click on your company file and select "Rename."

• Add "OLD" at the end of the file name.

• Launch QuickBooks and check if QuickBooks Error 6010 is resolved. If not, proceed to the next solution.

Solution 6: Get the Multi-user Access Disabled

• The user is required to proceed by launching QuickBooks first.

• Upon running the accounting program, tapping on the "File" menu is the next step.

• Choose the option to "Stop hosting multi-user access" under the "Utilities" section.

• Re-open QuickBooks.

• Verify if this walkway resolved QuickBooks Error 6010.