3 Simple Ways To Fix QuickBooks Error Code 6010-100

QuickBooks is the most preferred accounting application by small and mid-sized businesses. It offers advanced features that help you to complete your business tasks seamlessly. Technical glitches are a part of every software, and they can pop-up hampering your on-going tasks. QuickBooks Error code 6010-100 is one such issue that takes place while installing QuickBooks, and thus, you need to reinstall the application. Another reason is the installation of a third-party firewall or antivirus app that blocks QuickBooks access with the internet. An error message displays when it occurs:

“Your QuickBooks installation may have been modified. Try re-installing QuickBooks and then try again” (-6010, -100).”

Follow this blog to develop a good understanding of why the error 6010-100 takes place in QB, along with its troubleshooting methods.

Why Does QuickBooks Error Code 6010 Occur?

Below we have mentioned all the major reasons that lead to QuickBooks Desktop Error 6010 while installing QuickBooks desktop:

1. .ND & .TLG. Files might have been disconnected from QuickBooks.

2. The QuickBooks registry files have been deleted by fault by the registry-optimizing application present in your system.

3. Antivirus programs such as ESET NOD32 are restricting QB from reaching Network and system resources.

How To Troubleshoot QuickBooks Installation Error 6010 100?

To get rid of the QuickBooks error message 6010, 100, you can follow the resolution methods mentioned below:

Solution 1: Restore Your Company File

1. Open the folder in which you have stored the company file.

2. Search for the QuickBooks company file that has .QBW extension.

3. Then, right-click on the file and click on Copy.

4. After that, go to your Desktop and paste the file you have copied earlier.

5. Open the company file by holding the CTRL key.

6. It will take you to the No Company Open window.

7. Lastly, click on Open or restore an existing company.

Solution 2: Stop Hosting Multi-User Access

1. Firstly, close the QuickBooks software and restart your system.

2. Hold the CTRL key and click on the QB icon for opening the application to run it without opening the company file.

3. Go to File> Utilities and then select the option Stop Hosting Multi-User Access.

4. Click on Yes and follow the instructions as displayed.

5. Lastly, restart QuickBooks and check the status for QuickBooks Company File Error 6010-100.

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Solution 3: Rename Network Data (.ND) File

QuickBooks Error Code 6010-100 can take place due to damaged or discontinued .ND file while installing QuickBooks. To get rid of this issue, rename the file with the same name as the company file .ND extension.

1. Open the folder that contains the company file and click on the corresponding .ND file.

2. Then, right-click .ND file and select the Rename option.

3. At the end of the file name, you need to add .OLD and then close the QuickBooks application.

4. At last, restart QuickBooks and check for the error status.

Conclusion

We hope the troubleshooting methods mentioned in this blog would have helped you resolve QuickBooks error code 6010-100. If you need technical assistance, we suggest you get in touch with our experts by giving us a call on our Customer Helpline number 855-948-3651