Fix QuickBooks Error 6000, -82 When Opening the Company File


Is QuickBooks Error 6000 82 becoming a great source of botheration for you? There is no need to worry as we offer practical solutions to rectify this error.

When you open or view your company file(s), QuickBooks Error 6000 82 shows up and obstructs your work while causing undue delay. This error usually shows up when there are specific issues with your company files or the network.

You might see the following error message on your desktop screen:

 

This article contains all the information you need to resolve the QuickBooks Error 6000 82. But instead of making a big leap onto the troubleshooting methods, let us first get familiar with the various causes of this error. 

 

Contributing factors for QuickBooks Error Code 6000, 82

The QuickBooks Error Code 8000, 82 may be triggered due to the below-mentioned factors.

           Your QuickBooks company file got corrupted.

           The file path you're using is incorrect.

           You may be using an incorrect network configuration.

           Your Windows Defender Firewall is disabled.

 

Uncomplicated Solutions to Fix QuickBooks Error 6000, -82

Mentioned below are simple and practical steps to resolve the Error 6000, 82 in QuickBooks. Follow the directions laid down under each method very carefully, and if any of the methods don't work out, jump to the subsequent method(s).

Solution 1: Remove the spaces after the company file and before the company file extension

           Log out of QuickBooks Desktop on all the systems.

           Open the folder where the company file is saved.

           Right-click on the company file and choose 'Rename.'

           Rename the company file, making sure there are no spaces between the file extension and the company file's name.

           Reopen QuickBooks software now and see if the Error 6000, 82 still exists.

 

Solution 2: Turn off hosting with each system on which QuickBooks software is installed

Turning off hosting on each system may help root out the ­.

For Single User Access

           Press the 'Ctrl + Shift.' keys together to open QuickBooks Desktop.

           Then the 'No Company window’ shows up on the screen.

           Now navigate to 'File,' followed by 'Utilities.'

           Finally, 'Stop Hosting Multi-User Access' in the open window that appears.

           Then click 'Continue' and then click 'Yes' to confirm 'Stop hosting multi-user access.'

 

For Multi-User Access

You need to follow the below steps with each of your computers where QuickBooks is installed.

           Open QuickBooks desktop while holding 'Ctrl +Shift' keys

           Then 'No Company Open' window will appear

           Now go to 'File,' followed by choosing 'Utilities.'

           Ensure that 'Host Multi-User Access' is showing on the screen. If it's showing 'Stop Hosting Multi-User Access,' click on it and follow the on-screen prompts to turn off the hosting.

           Now attempt to re-access the company file to see if the error still keeps occurring. If not, please proceed further with the following step.

                                                                                   

Solution 3: Switch to hosting Local and remote file mode for Multi-User Access

           Open QuickBooks and go to the 'product information' window by pressing the 'F2' key.

           Once the product information window opens, scroll down to the 'LOCAL SERVER INFORMATION' and choose 'Hosting Local Files Only.'

           Now head to 'File,' followed by 'Utilities,' and then move to 'Host Multi-User Access.'

           Open the company file on a network computer and then press the 'F2' key to open the product information window.

           Make sure that hosting is set to local files only in the Local Server Information section.

 

Solution 4: Run Quick Fix My Program

           Download QuickBooks Tool Hub and go to your 'downloads' list by pressing 'CTRL + J.'

           Double-Click on 'QuickBooksToolsHub.exe.'

           Choose 'Next' to install it and then 'Yes' to accept the license agreement.

           Click 'Next' and then the 'Install' option.

           Once the installation is complete, click 'Finish.'

           Now launch QuickBooks Tool Hub from the Desktop.

           Head to the 'Program Problems' tab and choose the 'Quick Fix my Program.'

 

Wrapping up!

In this article, we have covered how to resolve QuickBooks Error 6000, 82 when opening or accessing the company file. If you face any difficulty in the process mentioned above, we recommend calling or chatting with our QuickBooks error support team via our helpline 1-800-761-1787, that is available 24/7.