One of the most common reasons for getting QuickBooks error 6073 is having improper hosting configuration. For quick troubleshooting, follow the instructions given below:
Open QuickBooks on the computer where the company file is already opened.
Now click the File tab and select Utilities drop-down.
Click the Host Multi-User Access option.
Once the QuickBooks starts running in Multi-User mode, try to access the company file once again.
In case if QuickBooks error 6073 reappears while opening the company file, you must contact a certified QuickBooks Desktop expert for help. You can reach our team of certified QuickBooks Desktop experts at 1-855-856-0042.
Causes:
- The file is open on another computer in Single User mode.
- The file is located in a read-only network folder.
- The files are hosted on a Linux server and are using more than one set of login credentials to sign on to the shared folder.
- The file is being accessed using a remote software (LogMeIn, GoToMyPc, etc.) and the host computer still sees that that user is still logged on.
Solution: Manually resolve the error 6073
If the company file is open in Single User mode in another workstation
- Close QuickBooks Desktop in all computers.
- Open the company file on the Host computer.
- Go to the File menu, then select Switch to Multi-user mode.
- If are getting the same issue, reboot all workstations.
If the company file is open in Single User mode on the Host computer.
- Go to the File menu, then select Close company.
- Re-open the company file. Go to the File menu, then select Open or Restore Company.
- Select Open a company file, then Next.
- Select your company file.
- Select Open file in multi-user mode, then Open.
If your company file is located in a read-only network folder
- Go to the computer that is hosting your company file.
- Open the folder where your company file is saved.
- Right-click the folder, then select Properties.
- Go to the Security tab.
- Select the user that is having issues to log in, then Edit.
- Check Allow for Full control.
- Select Apply, then OK.
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Peter
Go to the Security tab. Select the user that is having issues to log in, then Edit. Check Allow for Full control. Select Apply, then OK.
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If the company file is open in Single User mode on the Host computer.
Go to the File menu, then select Close company.
Re-open the company file. ...
Select Open a company file, then Next.