How to Troubleshoot QuickBooks Error Code 6073, 99001?

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How to Troubleshoot QuickBooks Error Code 6073,
99001?
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QuickBooks is one of small businesses' most
popular and widely used accounting software. And
it captures nearly three-fourths of the market.
It is prevalent among accountants and
bookkeepers. If you use QuickBooks in a
multi-user environment, then more than one user
can access the company file simultaneously if
they have the necessary file access rights. You
might face an error while opening the company
file QuickBooks Error 6073 and 99001. The error
message displayed with the same is QuickBooks is
unable to open this company file. Another user
may have opened it Error codes (-6073, -99001).
This blog intends to walk you through
troubleshooting QuickBooks error 6073. Read the
full blog for detailed instructions, and share
your comments if youve anything to discuss.
What is QuickBooks Error 6073? QuickBooks
faces a standard set of issues that usually arise
when the user tries to access their company file.
These are known as the 6000 series of errors, and
QuickBooks Error 6073 is a part of it. The
error is provoked when any other workstation
attempts to open the data file in a single-user
mode. Thus, the multi-user hosting settings must
be configured appropriately, the failure of which
might lead to the occurrence of QuickBooks Error
6073.
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• What are the Symptoms of QuickBooks Error 6073?
• Here are some standard ways to recognize
  QuickBooks Error 6073 however, there can be
  other symptoms indicating the error depending on
  your version of the QB (QuickBooks) program
• The application will not respond actively to
  user requests
• Windows screen may become grayed out or reflect a
  glitch on it
• The system may also shut down suddenly and stay
  frozen despite rebooting
• The user will face difficulty in switching
  windows between different applications
• Inability to uninstall or update QB Desktop
• Steps to Troubleshoot QuickBooks Error 6073
• Fix 1 Fix the Company File with QuickBooks File
  Doctor
• If your company file is damaged, you must use
  QuickBooks File Doctor. QuickBooks File Doctor
  can fix all the problems concerning your company
  file for this, you must download the utility
  from the Intuit official website and run it. This
  will automatically detect errors and diagnose the
  same.

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• Fix 2 Fix the 6073 Error Manually
• Depending on the case, you face several
  situations when you face this problem you must
  proceed further with the appropriate
  troubleshooting measure.
• Situation 1- Opening Company files in single-user
  mode on another PC
• Close QB Desktop on all the systems
• Run company file through the host system
• Move to the File tab and turn on the Multi-User
  mode
• Reboot all the systems
• Situation 2- When your file is opened in the Host
  computer yet is in single-user mode
• Then, close and re-open the company file.
• Click on the Open or Restore Company tool from
  the File tab
• Run the company file and tap on Next
• Choose the company file you need to access
• Click on Open in Multi-User Mode.

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• Fix 3 Type another Name for the Network Data
  File With .ND Extension
• .ND files are QuickBooks network files that allow
  the software to run the company files. If your
  network data file is corrupt and damaged, you are
  first required to fix QuickBooks Error 6073.
• Double-click on the Start menu to run the Windows
  Explorer
• Now search for the folder that has the file you
  need to access.
• Right-click the file on the .ND extension and the
  .QBW extension
• Enter OLD in your network data file end that has
  .ND extension as .ndold.
• Hit Enter and save the changes.
• Open QuickBooks and re-open the company file.
• Fix 4 Run the Quick Fix my Program
• Quick Fix my Program closes all the ongoing
  background processes that the software uses and
  runs a repair on the system.

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• Start the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
• Move to the Program Problems tab.
• Select the Quick Fix my Program.
• Start QuickBooks and run the company file.
• Conclusion
• This blog comprehensively covers how you can
  troubleshoot QuickBooks Error 6073. While we hope
  this comes in handy and solves your issue, you
  can also connect with the QuickBooks support team
  1-800-615-2347 of QuickBooks if the error
  continues to prevail even after using the
  mentioned troubleshooting methods.