If you have been using QuickBooks for quite some time, you might already know that QuickBooks error code 6210 is a company file error. It falls in the 6000 series which means there are multiple causes and solutions for this problem. In most cases it is the Windows registry file that gets corrupted. But lately due to the attack of virus or a third-party software‘s interruption has also become a cause of this issue.
While working on the PC or software, you might get the warning message of “We’re Sorry. QuickBooks encountered a problem when opening the company file. Review this help article on QuickBooks support site to resolve the issue. Error codes: (-6210, 0).” This means your PC is bugged with QB company file error 6210.
What are the reasons for QB Error Code 6210?
Many people call this problem a multi user Mode error. But there are various reasons why this problem occurs on your PC. Here are some common reasons that can trigger this issue. But you need to check with the Signs and symptoms as well.
- A correct or incomplete installation of QuickBooks desktop can be a very big reason for this problem.
- If you have damaged any data file in your Quickbooks.
- As already mentioned above, a virus or malware infection can also cause this problem in your PC.
- If you have deleted or corrected any important QuickBooks related file from your desktop, then also it can lead to this error.
Solution: Renaming the .ND and .TLG files
One of the ways to eliminate the company file error 6210 is to rename the data and transaction log files. And you will have to do this in the single user mode. So for that you will have to first close QB from your workstations and server.
Then open it in the device causing this issue. And then, here is what has to be done.
- Navigate to the folder containing “Quickbooks installation directory.” And double click to open it.
- Next you will have to head to the corresponding .ND file and .TLG files.
- And then you will have to right click on the .ND file first. And then chose the option “rename”.
- On doing this, you will then have to just write an extension “.OLD” at the end. Do not change anything else.
- Just put in a suffix with “.OLD” in all the .ND files one by one.
- The same thing has to be done with the .TLG files too.
- After doing all this, you will have to create a new folder on your PC and move all the new .ND and .TLG files to that.
- And now you will have to open the software with the new folder.
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Conclusion
This is going to fix the problem, once and for all. But if that doesn’t happen, just call us on the number +1.855.738.0359 from our website. And immediate help will come to you. Our tech team members will assist you with your problem and help you in getting rid of it.
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