QuickBooks Error 6000 106

Fix QuickBooks Error 6000 106 | Reasonable Causes & $olutions

If you are facing many issues related to QuickBooks. QuickBooks Error 6000 106 is the most common error. This is when a user tries to open or access your company's file on the QuickBooks desktop. Here, in this article, we are discussing the appropriate reasons and useful steps to fix QuickBooks Error Code 6000 106.


Please make sure that QuickBooks is updated to the latest release before proceeding. It is also recommended to install and run the QuickBooks File Doctor tool before performing any of the following steps. You have an option available that saves your valuable time and effort. you can talk to QuickBooks Error Support Number + 1-866-231-0111 and fix your own issues quickly.


Reasonable Causes & Solution of QuickBooks Error 6000 106

QuickBooks Error Code 6000 106 Causes:

Here, we mentioned a list of causes behind QuickBooks Error Code 6000 106.

  • The company file gets damaged or corrupted.

  • When the user changes the data source name then you may face this error code.

  • You have installed the encrypted software.

  • You are not capable to find the QuickBooks Company file on other desktops.


5 Easy Solutions to Fix QuickBooks Error 6000 106

Step 1: Delete the spaces after the corporation file and before the extension of the company file

  • Close All Machines to QuickBooks Desktop

  • Open the folder that saves the company file to

  • Right-click the file for the organization and pick Rename

  • Rename the business file and then ensure that there are no spaces between the extension of the file and the company file name.

  • Reopen QuickBooks now


“Don't know where to store a business file? In the No Business Open Window, you can search the location of a company file. You can open this window by keeping the Ctrl+Shift key and then double-clicking the desktop QuickBooks button.”

Step 2: Switching off the hosting on each and every device that installs QuickBooks


Access For Single User

  • Open the desktop with QuickBooks when keeping the Ctrl+Shift keys

  • Then the Open No Business window appears.

  • Go to File > Utilities > Stop Multi-User Access Hosting now...

  • Click Yes to confirm "Stop multi-user access hosting"

  • Then, if it asks to turn off hosting, press Continue and then Yes.


Access For Multi-User

For each of your computers where QuickBooks is mounted, you need to follow the steps below.

  • Open the desktop with QuickBooks when keeping the Ctrl+Shift keys

  • Then the Open No Business window appears.

  • Go to File > Utilities now

  • Make sure that the Multi-User Access host... indicates that the user is not hosting the file. If it shows Stop Multi-User Access Hosting... click on it and follow the instructions on the computer to turn off the hosting.

  • Try opening the file again and it could work. Please proceed further with the move below if not.

Step 3: Switch to Multi-User Access Hosting Local and Remote File Mode

  • Open QuickBooks and press the F2 key in the Product Details pane.

  • Once the product information window is open, look at the bottom of the LOCAL SERVER INFORMATION section and set only local files to be hosted.

  • Go to File > Utilities > Multi-user host access now.

  • On a network machine, open the company file and then open the product details windows by pressing the F2 key.

  • Now, make sure that local files are only set for hosting under Local Server Knowledge.

  • If the above 3 steps do not work out for you, please continue with the steps below.

Step 4: Download and Run My Software Fast Fix

  • Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub and click CTRL+JJ to access your download.

  • Click QuickBooksToolsHub.exe under your list of downloads.

  • To allow this application to make changes, press Yes.

  • Click Next to install it and then click Yes to re-approve the license agreement.

  • Click Next, then click Install (It may take some time)

  • Click Finish once the installation has been completed.

  • Open QuickBooks Tool Hub now (Icon will be available on your desktop)

  • Go to the Software Issues tab and click My Program Quick Fix

  • It may take some time to restart your machine, and then

Step 5: Perform Troubleshooting for QuickBooks Data

You will need to conduct the troubleshooting measures for QuickBooks data because there is a risk that your company file may be compromised or corrupted.


I hope this article will help you to fix your issues if not then you can call us to our QuickBooks Support team at +1-866-231-0111 toll-free.