QuickBooks error 6000, 80 can be experienced when opening the company files. It pertains to QuickBooks 6000 series of errors, all of which pertain to the company file errors. This article will take you through the various strategies to effectively fix this company file error. So, keep reading.

What Causes Error 6000, 80 in QuickBooks?

There might be several reasons which might lead to QuickBooks Error Code 6000 80. These include:

1. QuickBooks data file getting corrupted or damaged.
2. Poor Internet connectivity.
3. If numerous systems act as a host for the QuickBooks data file(s).
4. If the data is restored or converted over the network or if the QB software cannot communicate with the server.
5. Using QB Desktop in multi-user mode.
6. Issues related to windows registry files.
7. Unsuccessful or Incomplete installation of the QB software.
8. Destroyed or Damaged Company (.qbw) files.

How to tackle QuickBooks error code 6000, 80?

There are various methods to resolve QuickBooks Error Code 6000, 80. To tackle this error code, follow the procedure mentioned below:

Method 1: Download and Run the QuickBooks Connection Diagnostic tool

• Access the QuickBooks Connection Diagnostic tool page.

1. Download it to your system
2. Locate and Run the downloaded file
3. Now, proceed with the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
4. Run the QB Connection Diagnostic tool and wait for the process to conclude.

Method 2: Use the QuickBooks Company File Diagnostic Tool

1. You first need to download the ‘QB Company File Diagnostic tool’ in your system.
2. Install and Run the tool
3. Scan the system and wait until the scan process gets completed.
4. If the tool identifies any error, select on ‘Fix now’ option to resolve the issue(s).
5. Once the error has been fixed, restart QuickBooks Desktop and try re-accessing your Company File. If the error persists, jump to the following method.

Method 3: Go for System Restore

To restore your system to a restore point, follow the procedure below.

1. From the start menu, search for ‘system restore.
2. Open the ‘system restore’ window on the system.

1. Choose the restore point.
2. Also, select the ‘scan for affected programs’ option and click on ‘Next’.
3. Select ‘finish’ to conclude the restore process.

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Method 4: Copy the QuickBooks File(s) to your hard drive

1. Navigate to your company file.
2. Copy the file with extension ‘.qbw’ and paste it to your hard drive
3. You are now required to update the backup Company file(s).
4. Finally, copy this newly restored Company file to its original path in your system.

Method 5: Start the system in selective startup mode

1. First press 'Win + R’ keys simultaneously.
2. Once the run window is open, type ‘MSConfig’ and click on the ‘OK’ tab.
3. Navigate to the ‘general’ tab and click on ‘selective’ startup and ‘load system’ services.

1. Head to the ‘service’ tab and click on ‘Hide all Microsoft services'
2. Click on the ‘disable all’ option.
3. You need to ensure that the ‘hide all Microsoft services’ are unmarked.
4. Make that the checkbook besides ‘windows installer’ is marked.
5. Hit the 'OK' tab.
6. Restart the system and re-open QuickBooks to check if the error code 6000, 80 has been successfully tackled.

Summing Up!

We expect that the content shared in this article proved to be of some help to you and helped you in fixing QuickBooks Error Code 6000, 80. However, if you are still unable to resolve the issue, then contact our QuickBooks desktop error support team.