How to Fix QuickBooks Error 6010?

When users try to access their QuickBooks Company file, they may encounter QuickBooks error 6010. This error generally occurs when the server workstation is hosting the company file. As such, QuickBooks is unable to access the network. There are several ways to fix QuicKbooks Error 6010, all of which shall be explained in this article.

What Causes QuickBooks Error 6010?

The causes of QB Errors 6010 are several. Here are some of them:

• Accidental deletion of QuickBooks-related registry files can lead to QuickBooks Error 6010.
• Inability of QuickBooks to operate correctly due to a firewall or security program may also cause this error.
• QuickBooks files with the ".TLG" extension may evoke this error.
• This error might be caused by the 'QBW' files.
• The PC needs to be cleaned due to the excessive accumulation of junk files.
• This issue may be instigated by certain background third-party programs or applications.

Walkthrough to Troubleshoot QuickBooks Error 6010

Solution 1: Use QB Database Server Manager

• To begin with, hit on "Start" menu on the Desktop, then choose "All Programs."
• You are now supposed to access QuickBooks Database Server Manager by launching the QuickBooks Desktop program.
• Opt for each and every Scan Folder you need.
• Next, hit on the "Scan Folders" tab.
• If you are unable to locate your folder, opt for "Add Folder."
• After that, hit on "Scan" and let the scan finish.
• Now, open the file and launch QuickBooks accounting software once more.
• Open your account and log in. Afterward, check if using the QuickBooks Database server manager assisted you in resolving QuickBooks Error 6010

Solution 2: Employ the QuickBooks File Doctor tool

The QuickBooks Doctor File Program is a versatile tool that can fix a wide range of QuickBooks Desktop issues, including Error Codes 6010. The steps listed below should be followed to use this tool:

• You initially need to download and set up the QuickBooks Tool Hub on your computer, since the File Doctor tool can be accessed from there.
• You are then supposed to open the tools hub, and then tap on "Company File Issues."
• Hit on the "Run QBFD" option now.
• After selecting the necessary company file, tap on "Proceed."
• Type your admin password and QuickBooks username.
• Hit on the "Next" button afterward.
• Wait for the procedure to complete. You must restart QuickBooks after processing your company filing to see if this method could fix QuickBooks Error 6010

Solution 3: Fix the Company file

• In the beginning, open the folder containing the company file.
• Now, find the file with the extension ‘’QBW.’’
• To copy the file, click on it and hit the "Ctrl + C" keys concurrently.
• Now, click on the Desktop and simultaneously tap the "Ctrl + V" keyboard keys to paste this file there.
• Having pasted the file on your Desktop, head to the "No Company Open Window" in QB Desktop.
• Hold down the ‘’Ctrl’’ key.
• Thereafter, hit on '’Open or restore an existing company.’’
• Decide which company file you wish to fix.
• You are supposed to choose the company file which you earlier copied to the Desktop.
• Start the file.

Solution 4: End QB processes

• Sign in to the server computer as "Admin."
• To launch the task manager, concurrently press the Ctrl, Shift, and Esc keys on your keyboard.
• Subsequently, hit on ‘’Show Processes for Other Users’’ under the "Users" tab.
• You must opt for ‘’End Task’’ after choosing all of the QuickBooks processes.
• Finally, the company file must also be opened in multi-user mode.

Solution 5: Renaming the '.ND' File

• You are required to perform a file extension search of the .ND files after heading to the QuickBooks installation folder.
• Opt for your company file and then Right-click the file and choose ‘’rename.’’
• Alter the file name by adding "OLD" at the end.
• Finally, launch QuickBooks and verify that the QuickBooks Error 6010 has been corrected. The next technique should be used if the error still continues to show up.

Solution 6: End Multi-user Access

• From the QuickBooks application, you are required to hit on "File" menu.
• Now, choose the "Stop hosting multi-user access" option under "Utilities."
• Reopen QuickBooks after closing it.
• Then, head to the "program settings" and then turn off the "Internet Monitor function."
• Restart the computer afterward.
• Re-launch the QuickBooks Desktop.
• Verify that the method helped in fixing QuickBooks Error 6010. If not, move on to the next solution.

Solution 7: Copy Company Files

• Go to the folder containing your company file.
• To copy a file, first select it, then press the Ctrl and C keys simultaneously.
• To paste the file on the Desktop, go to the Desktop and press "Ctrl+V." The file should be pasted into a new folder that you've created.
• Holding down the CTRL key will display the "No Company Open Window."
• Select the "Open or Restore an Existing Company" option.
• Access your corporate file (s).
• Click "Next."
• Look for the duplicated desktop file.
• Click on "Open."
  We hope the troubleshooting steps described in this blog helped you resolve QuickBooks Error Code 6010. Contact our experts at qbdatarepair by calling us at +1-800-615-2347.