QuickBooks Error 6000 82 shows up when you try to open or edit your company file(s). Most of the time, this error shows up in case of problems with the network or company files. This article contains all the information you need to know to fix QuickBooks error 6000 82. But let's first throw some light on the different causes leading to this error. Following that section, we will elaborately discuss the different troubleshooting approaches to troubleshoot this QuickBooks error.
Major triggers that lead to QuickBooks Error Code 6000, 82
- Your QuickBooks company file got corrupted.
- The file path you are using is wrong.
- An erroneous network setting may cause this issue.
- Unnecessary blank spaces in the company file name may also lead to this error.
Updated solutions to troubleshoot QuickBooks Error 6000, 82
Perform the solutions given below to fix this error in QuickBooks.
Solution 1: Getting rid of blank spaces in the company file name
- Shut down QuickBooks Desktop on all devices that are connected.
- Right-click on the company file and choose Rename. Open the folder where the company file is placed.
- While renaming the file, make sure there are no spaces between the file extension and the new name.
- Open QuickBooks again to see if the Error 6000, 82 is still there.
Solution 2: Turning off hosting.
Single User Access
- Press the Ctrl and Shift keys at the same time to open QB Desktop.
- Then, a window called "No Company Open" will show up on the screen.
- Go to File and then to Utilities.
- Click Stop Hosting Multi-User Access in the new window that just opened.
- After clicking Continue, make sure Stop hosting multi-user access is checked, and then click Yes.
Multi-User Access
- Start QuickBooks desktop by pressing Ctrl and Shift at the same time.
- The window for "No Company Open" will then appear.
- Then, choose File and then Utilities.
- Check if the Host Multi-User Access option appears on the screen. If the option to Stop Hosting Multi-User Access is available, click on it and follow the instructions on the screen to stop hosting.
- Try to get back into the company file to see if the problem still happens. If it doesn't, please move on to the next step.
Solution 3: Hosting in Multi-user mode
- Press the F2 key after opening QuickBooks to head to the Product Information section.
- In the LOCAL SERVER INFORMATION section of the product information panel, choose Hosting Local Files Only.
- Go to the File menu, then to Utilities, and then to Host Multi-User Access.
- On a computer connected to a network, open the company file and hit the F2 key to bring up the window with product information.
- Make sure that the hosting setting in the Local Server Information section is set to "local files only."
Solution 4: Use the Quick Fix My Program
- Press CTRL+J to see your list of downloads and get the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Double-click "QuickBooksToolsHub.exe."
- Select Next and Yes to install it and agree to the terms of the license.
- When the installation is done, click the "Finish" button.
- Now, open the QuickBooks Tool Hub tool from the Desktop.
- In the Program Problems menu, choose Quick Fix my Program.
The contents of this article should help you fix QuickBooks Error 6000, 82. If you keep facing issues related to this error, just ring our experts a call at 1 800 761 1787.