Here’s How to Resolve QuickBooks Error 6000 83

QuickBooks Error 6000 83 occurs when a user opens, creates a backup, or restores the company file. It is the most common error of 6000 series. The user shouldn’t avoid this error as it can cause a huge data loss and can also damage the system and the company file. You might even face application failure when the error confronts. Following could be the cases where QuickBooks Error 6000 83 occurs

1. While restoring the company file.

2. While generating the backup of the company file.

3. If you’re storing the company file on a Windows server.

4. If you’re storing the company file on Linux server.

If you're getting QuickBooks Error 6000 83 while doing any of the above tasks, then our article will be very helpful for you. Read it carefully to find the solution of each error causing reason.

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Solutions to Resolve QuickBooks Error 6000 83

Case 1: If Error 6000 83 occurs while restoring the company file

Solution: Rename the backup file

Ensure that the backup file name doesn’t contain any special characters, symbols or spaces. If it contains any of them, you have to rename it by using the following steps:

1. Click on the Start menu.

2. Click on My Computer and choose C: drive.

3. Search the company’s backup file.

4. Right-click the company’s backup file having .qbb in the end.

5. Select Rename and remove the special characters, symbols, or spaces from the file name.

If this troubleshooting method didn’t work, try the next solution.

Case 2. If Error 6000 83 occurs while generating the backup of the company file

Solution: Relocate the company file

Move the company file to the local drive if it is stored on your server by using the following steps:

1. Click on the Start menu.

2. Open My Computer and select C: drive.

3. Create a new folder in C: drive.

4. Generate the backup of the company file and save it in the new folder you have created.

5. Now try to restore the company file using the new backup file.

If the error is not resolved yet, you might be facing the error due to some other reasons. You should try the next solution.

Case 3. If you’re having the company file on a Windows server

Solution: Stop Hosting Multi-User Access

Make sure the Host Multi-User Access option is turned off on your system as other computers connected to the network shouldn’t host the company file. Following are the steps to turn off Host Multi-User Access :

1. Open QuickBooks on your system.

2. Move to the File menu and choose Utilities option.

3. From the Utilities section, click on Stop Hosting Multi-User Access.

4. Repeat the same steps on all workstations showing the error.

Hope you’ve fixed the issue by now if not then follow the next troubleshooting method.

Case 4. If you’re storing the company file on a Linux server

Solution: Setup the host file

Close QuickBooks on all the systems connected to your server by choosing Quit QuickBooks Desktop option from the File Menu. Now follow the steps below on the system showing the error”

1. Click on the Start menu.

2. Open My Computer and select C: drive.

3. Now open the Windows folder and then System32 folder.

4. Click on the Drivers folder and then the ETC folder.

5. Open the file C: \Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts with the notepad.

6. Add the IP address of Linux server at the end of the text.

7. Now hit the Tab key and add the Linux server name.

8. Select the file and save it. Close the Notepad.

We hope our article has helped you in resolving the error and you have successfully resolved it. If you’re still facing the QuickBooks Error 6000 83, then don’t worry our experts are always available for help. Feel free to call on 844-888-4666 and let the experts handle your issue.