QuickBooks Error 6000 77 While Opening Company File

Error Code -6000 – 77 While Opening QuickBooks Company File

QuickBooks Error 6000 77 is one of the common errors a user triggers while accessing the QB company file for performing backup restore or other tasks. The leading cause of this QuickBooks Error is the system’s inability to find the company file. It might be located on other external storage devices, the folder does not have such permissions, or when the company files are used with a reference via a mapped drive. AcountsPro provides troubleshooting resolutions to fix the error 6000-77 in QuickBooks to Repair QuickBooks Data File.

What Is QuickBooks Error 6000 77 Mean?

This error often happens when the file is in the incorrect folder. This error also happens if the folder has enough permission to provide QuickBooks file access. Users needed to fix the error as soon as possible. Let’s delve into the below sections to know the causes and resolutions of the QuickBooks error 6000 77.

What causes QuickBooks Error 6000 77 when attempting to open a company file?

To gain a better understanding of QuickBooks error -6000, -77, it is important to examine the underlying factors that contribute to its occurrence. The following are some of the main causes associated with this error:

• If you have no sufficient permissions to access the server system
• Corrupted or damaged company file
• Outdated QuickBooks release
• Missing or damaged company file
• Outdated QuickBooks desktop version
• If the company file is in external storage instead of a network or local drive

Steps To Fix Error Message 6000 77 in QuickBooks

Now, let’s proceed to the crucial section of this blog, where we will explore the proper methods to resolve QuickBooks Error 6000 77.

There might be different scenarios when the QuickBooks error 6000 77 takes place.

When QuickBooks Company File In Local System

Condition no 1: When the QuickBooks file opens locally:

When opening/accessing the QuickBooks company file is on the same system with installed QuickBooks. Here is the list of resolutions to resolve the QuickBooks error 6000 77:

Rename .TLD & .ND File

Method 1: Rename the.TLD and.ND files:

The.TLD &.ND contains the files or installed QuickBooks files connected to the multi-user environment or network. It helps in fixing software glitches. If the QuickBooks files get damaged and open the QuickBooks files with no errors then re-scan the QuickBooks with files. Also, you can get detailed information from QuickBooks Open .ND File extension. Follow the below steps:

• Initially open the folder where the company file is stored (Default Location: C:\users\public\public Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company Files)
• Next, search for the files with the same name as the company files but with .ND and .TLG Files
  • company_file.qbw.nd
  • company_file.qbw.tlg
• Now give right-click on each file and then choose Rename button
• Then add OLD at the end of each file
  • company_file.qbw.nd.OLD
  • company_file.qbw.tlg.OLD
• At last, launch the QuickBooks
• Next, try login to the company file

Also for running QB in multi-user mode user need to go to Setup QuickBooks On Network .

Open QuickBooks With QB Sample Company File

Method 2: Access “sample company file”:

Open the sample company’s file for the testing

In case the issue persists with the company file then fix the damaged QuickBooks installation. In case you failed to fix the damaged QuickBooks installation then here are the instructions:

• First, launch the window named No Company Open
• Choose the icon named “Open a sample file”
• Select sample company file list

Copy QuickBooks Desktop File

Method 3: Copy the QuickBooks desktop file

Here are the troubleshooting steps:

• Open the folder with the company file
• Discover the file with the .QBW extension
• Give a right-click on the file and icon named copy
• Again perform a right-click anywhere on the desktop
• Click Paste button
• Open the window named No company
• Choose the icon labeled Open with the existing company

Apply QuickBooks Backup and Restore Method

Method 4: Backup restore:

If the company file failed to open, restore a company file backup to verify the issue with the active company file. Here are the steps below:

• Make sure the system is not hosting
• Next open company file
• Search the file with the option named Menu
• Click the tab named “Utilities”
• If there is listed Stop hosting Multi-user access
• Choose the tab named Stop hosting multi-user Access.
• Click on the Yes button if there display stops hosting multi-user access windows
• Check the company file path. It must be not more than 210 characters in length
• Locate the company file location
• Click on the top of the window to copy the address bar path
• Next, paste into the text editor named Notepad & count the characters with spaces
• Retry the company file restore

Check If QuickBooks Company File Already In Use Or Not

Method 5: Check the file is in use over the network:

If this error happens on a server that means the company file is on the server or another system. In this case, verify the hosting is enabled on all the workstations. Here are the steps:

• Initially Hit the F2 Button to display the window named Product information
• Search the local server information

Shut Down All QuickBooks Processes

Method 6: Close all QB processes:

• Firstly login to the server system with Admin credentials
• Hit the “Ctrl+Shift+Esc” to display the Task Manager window
• Click the Users button to see the processes
• Outline each process of the QuickBooks (qbupdate.exe, QBW32.EXE, and QBDBMgr.exe)
• Choose the tab named End Task
• Now open the company file with multi-user mode

Launch QuickBooks Company File Locally

Method 7: Launch the company file locally:

• The first step is to open the folder with the company file
• Find the QuickBooks file with .QBW
• Now give right-click on the file and then hit the icon which says Copy
• Next, click on the Paste icon
• Open the window named No Company Open
• Click on the option named Open or Restore an Existing Company
• Now move the mouse to the desktop to search the copied QuickBooks company file

Using the QuickBooks file doctor tool

Method 8: Steps to use QuickBooks File Doctor Tool

• Download the QuickBooks file doctor tool from the official Intuit website, install the QuickBooks file doctor tool properly, and then run it.
• When the installation is complete, double-click on the icon on your desktop to open the tool hub
• From the tool hub select company file issues
• Next, click on Run QuickBooks File Doctor
• Choose your company from the drop-down menu or Browse to search for the file
• Now select Check your file and then continue
• Enter the QuickBooks admin password and click Continue
• In the end, Reboot the computer

Help Unable To Fix 6000 77 Error in QuickBooks

We hope the information helped you in getting rid of the critical QuickBooks error 6000 77. If you cannot resolve this error, it can severely damage the company file data. Therefore taking the expert’s assistance is the best solution! You can reach them through a live chat, phone number, or email to resolve any error. The QuickBooks Technical Support team members will help you with all your concerns.

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