Numerous company file errors are experienced by users while working on QuickBooks, one most common of them is QuickBooks error 6210. It usually comes up on the screen with the following error messages:
“We’re Sorry. Quickbooks encountered a problem when opening the company file.”
Or
“A computer that is not the server is hosting the company file.”
The error usually takes place due to damaged company files and inappropriate hosting on the workstations. Read the complete blog to learn more facts about QuickBooks company file error 6210, along with causes and quick fixes.
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Reasons why you come across QuickBooks error code 6210
Below are all the causes that prompt this company file error in QuickBooks Desktop:
- Damaged or corrupted .nd and .tlg configuration files that allow QuickBooks to access files in the network.
- Incorrect hosting on the host computer and the workstations.
- Interference from some background processes that QuickBooks uses.
Methods to Troubleshoot & Fix QuickBooks Company File error 6210
Method 1. Install QuickBooks Tool Hub and run Qbdbmgrn
- Close company files and exit QuickBooks Desktop.
- Download the QuickBooksToolHub setup file and save the file to the Downloads folder.
- Go to the Downloads folder, search for the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file and open it.
- Follow the on-screen steps and agree to the terms and conditions.
- The QuickBooks Tool Hub icon will show up on your Windows Desktop when the installation completes.
- Double-click the tool hub icon to open it and choose Network Issues.
- Click QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
- You need to install QuickBooks on your server computer if it is not installed.
- When the server manager opens, choose your company file and click Start Scan. If you can’t find it, browse to the location and then click Start Scan.
- Open QuickBooks and the company file.
If the error doesn’t fix, try Method 2.
Method 2. Give new names to .nd and .tlg configuration files
These are the files that allow QuickBooks to access data files stored in a multi-user network. Any damage to configuration files can prompt the error. To repair the damage, rename the files by following the steps given below:
- Open the QuickBooks folder where company files are stored.
- From the folder, look for the company files having .nd and .tlg extensions.
- Right-click each file and choose the Rename option.
- Change both the file’s names by adding OLD after the extension.
If the above two solutions doesn’t work, try to open a sample file or QuickBooks company file locally. Moreover, terminating all QuickBooks processes can also help you resolve the error.
We hope QuickBooks error 6210 won’t interrupt you anymore after following the fixation steps given in the blog. If none of them help you resolve the error, get in touch with the QuickBooks technical support team by calling us on our toll-free number +1 800-579-9430.
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