Ever get stuck by errors during installation or after the installation of the QuickBooks Desktop program? Have you been triggered by the message, “An error occurred. Your QuickBooks installation may have been modified. Reinstall QuickBooks and try again”? It means you have surely encountered the QuickBooks error 6010. Hence, let us look into this matter and learn the different methods to fix the error quickly and effectively. Give this article a read until the end for a comprehensive understanding.
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What Provokes the Installation Error Code 6010 in QuickBooks?
Getting troubled repeatedly by the installation error 6010, but do not why? We are here to explain to you the major factors that affect the error in brief-
- One of the crucial files in the QuickBooks installation directory, I.e., the network data file, has been severely damaged or corrupted.
- A few third-party applications installed on your computer system might be causing the problem as well. That software might be preventing the access of your QuickBooks Desktop, due to which you are incurring the problem.
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Top Ways to Get Rid of the QuickBooks Desktop Error Message 6010
Are you tired of looking for the best working troubleshooting methods to remove the issue completely but could not find one? Don’t get worried. In this section of the article, we have focused on the two most appropriate solutions that help you to overcome them. Make sure to follow each step-
SOLUTION 1: Remove and Re-Install Your QuickBooks Desktop
- Click on the ‘Start’ section of your Windows desktop and choose ‘Control Panel’.
- Choose the ‘Programs and Features’ or ‘Uninstall a Program’ option.
- After the list appears on the screen, locate and tap on the QuickBooks Desktop.
- Hit ‘Uninstall/ Change’, ‘Remove’, and ‘Next’.
- After it gets removed completely, reinstall it.
- Download your version of QuickBooks and save the file to a convenient location.
- Open and run the ‘QuickBooks.exe’ file to proceed towards the installation process.
- By following the prompted instructions, complete the entire procedure.
- Click ‘Next’ and provide all the requisite detail.
- Tap ‘Next’ to select the ‘Install Type’ you want- ‘Express’ or ‘Custom and Network’.
- Again, choose the ‘Next’ option and hit ‘Install’.
- At last, open QuickBooks and activate it.
SOLUTION 2: Fix the Damaged Network Data (.ND) File By Renaming It
- On your desktop, open the company file folder.
- In the folder, search for the file having the same name as your company file and the .ND extension.
- To edit it, right-click on the file and hit the ‘Rename’ option.
- Add .OLD at the end of the file name and press ‘Enter’ to save the changes.
- Finally, re-launch your QuickBooks Desktop.
We hope this blog helped you resolve the QuickBooks error 6010 successfully. The problem might not go away in rare situations due to some minor glitch. At that time, we recommend consulting one of our professionals for help at 1.800.579.0391.
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