QuickBooks provides a streamlined business to the small and medium-sized business owner. QuickBooks is one of the great and trustable accounting software. However, sometimes, QuickBooks gives you an error such as QuickBooks error 6000 80. In this below article you will get to know about the QuickBooks Error 6000 80, its causes, and effective resolutions to get the thing sort out earliest. Let’s check out the resolutions and some instructions for this error.
What is QuickBooks Error 6000 80?
QuickBooks Error 6000 80 comes when a user tries to open, restore, or backup a company data file but it fails. Usually, this error comes when QuickBooks fails to communicate with the company file which is located in the network. When the error comes it shows the QuickBooks error 6000 80 and it suggests closing the software.
Causes of the QuickBooks Error 6000 80
Below are the common causes of the QuickBooks Error 6000 80:
- QuickBooks data might be restored or converted which should be done locally
- QuickBooks unable to communicate with the company file which may be located on the Host or server computer
- QuickBooks files can be damaged
- The company file size is too large
- The host is active on multiple computers running QuickBooks over the network
Methods to Fix the QuickBooks Error 6000 80
QuickBooks Error 6000 80 can occur in single-user mode and multi-user mode.
Total Time: 35 minutes
Methods for Single User Mode
Method 1 – QuickBooks Data File Diagnostic Tool to Detect the “Data Damages in QuickBooks Data File”
💠 This method doesn’t repair the damaged data to the data file but shows you the damages detected
💠 Download and run the QuickBooks data file diagnostic tool in administrative mode
💠 If tools give you some reports of damage in QuickBooks company file then below option can be tried
💠 Restore the recent backup which is taken just a day back QuickBooks 6000 80 happened
💠 Recover the QuickBooks data through QuickBooks data recovery
💠 If you have the same error, the company file may have some damages which need to be checked and solved by the QuickBooks technician
💠 Still, if you detect the no problem in company file and still facing the QuickBooks Error 6000 80 then you must go for below solutions
Method 2 – Copy File to a Local Drive
💠 Locate the backup file and copy it(.qbb file extension) which should be taken a day before when the QuickBooks Error Code 6000 80 happened to the local drive
💠 Now restore the backup to local drive into a folder
💠 Open the backup and check the company file to update the same
💠 Now copy the file back to the original file location and overwrite the existing one or copy it at another place before you do it
💠 Now open the file again and see if the error comes or not
Instructions to Fix QuickBooks Error 6000 80 in Multi-user Mode
Method 1 – QuickBooks Data File Diagnostic Tool to Detect the Data Damage in the QuickBooks Data File
💠 Download and run QuickBooks data file diagnostic tool in administrative mode
💠 If the tool gives some damage in QuickBooks company file then below given option can be done
💠 Restore the most latest backup taken a day earlier QuickBooks Error 6000 80
💠 Recover the QuickBooks data using the Auto Data recovery tool
💠 If you have the same error, maybe your company file has some big damage which needs to be check
💠 If you see the “No problem detected in QuickBooks company file ” and still encounter QuickBooks Error code 6000 80 then go to the next resolution
Method 2 – Using QuickBooks Connection Diagnostic Tool
QuickBooks connection diagnostic tool is the best tool to locate and solve the QuickBooks Error 6000 80. QuickBooks file doctor is also one of the best tools as it also does a good level of diagnostic and resolves the QuickBooks Error 6000 80.
💠 Download the QuickBooks connection Diagnostic tool
💠 Accept the terms and conditions
💠 Now follow the installation wizard and use the tool
Now check if the files open properly and you can see the green check on the status it indicates that it is fine and you can now open the file without getting the error. If still, facing the QuickBooks Error 6000 80 go to next step
Method 3 – Copying File to the Local Drive
💠 Search and copy the backup file .qbb file extension which is taken a day prior before QuickBooks Error 6000 80 comes to the local drive
💠 Restore the back up to the local drive inside the folder
💠 Open the verify the company file to update the same
💠 Now copy the file to its original file location and overwrite the existing one or you can also copy it to somewhere else
💠 Now open the file and check if the error has gone or not
Winding-up
Hopefully, the above steps for the QuickBooks Error 6000 80 help you a lot. For any concern dial QuickBooks support number+ and connect with the QuickBooks experts. QuickBooks technicians are available 24*7 to assist you with all possible resolutions of QuickBooks. You can also email at support@apropayroll.com or fill the contact form and soon one of the certified and professional QuickBooks experts get back to you.
