How to Reslove QuickBooks Error 6000 83 [complete guide in 2022]

QuickBooks Error 6000 83 is another common error that happens when Quickbooks is unable to access your company files. This is one of those issues that can increase your downtime significantly. And it will surely hinder your device more than just bugging your payroll software. Generally when people get this error on their device, it is either the error code or an error message. 

If it happens to be the code, you will get to see “QuickBooks Error code 6000 83” and if it is a message, it will be “An error occurred when QuickBooks tried to access the company file. Please try again. If the problem persists, contact Technical Support Dail +1(855)-738-0359 — & provide them with the following error codes: (-6000, -83).”

At times, people have also received a message stating that the user doesn’t have sufficient permissions to access any file or folder. Majorly it is a folder. 

What might have caused the error 6000 83 quickbooks?

So, as important as it is to troubleshoot the error, it is equally critical to understand its root cause. Here are some of them.

• One of the reasons that this problem has occurred on your device is because your language in Windows is set to something other than English.
• Another Reason that might have caused this error is an incorrect file extension.
• If there is an incomplete installation of QuickBooks, if you are using an outdated version of the software- this might also cause this error.
• Also when there are more than 1 system trying to host Quickbooks company files.
• The cause of this issue can also be an attempt to convert the company file to its earlier version.

Solution to QuickBooks Error 6000 83 that is quick and easy to execute

There are multiple conditions when this error can bug your desktop. If it is caused due to the “backing up of the company file” (that happens to be a very common reason), here is what should be done.

Note: First of all you will have to move your company file from server to the local hard drive. (If it is already on the hard drive, you do not have to worry about this step.) And once this error is fixed, you can move your files back to the server.

Now, here is what should be done to fix QB Error 6000 83:

• Close Quickbooks on the computer that hosts the company files.
• Then go to “File Menu” and click open “Quit Quickbooks Desktop.”
• From there you will have to open the “Windows Start Menu” and type “File Explorer” in the search bar. This will open “File Explorer.”
• Now, you will have to click on “My Computer” or “This PC” whatever is available on your device.
• Now, you will have to click open the “C: drive” on your device.
• Right-click on the window and then click “New” and then “Folder” from the pop up that gets open. This will help in creating a new file folder.
• After this, backup all your files in that folder and save it.
• You will then have to follow the steps to restore the company files.

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Conclusion

If the problem is still not fixed, there are chances that it is accompanied with a lot of other errors too. So, if it is getting out of your hands, then let the experts handle it for you. In that case, we would like to tell you that experts are just a call away. All you need to do is give us a ring and explain that you are undergoing QuickBooks Error 6000 83. Even if it is something else, we will be happy to help you.