How to Solve QuickBooks Error 6000, 95?

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QuickBooks Desktop Error 6000, 95 generally appears when you try to open or restore a company file and the system fails to access it properly. The message may display:

“(-6000, 95) We are sorry. QuickBooks found an issue.”
or
“An error occurred when QuickBooks tried to access the company file.”

This issue is commonly related to file location permissions network setup or damaged configuration files.

Why Does QuickBooks Error 6000, 95 Occur?

This error usually occurs in the following situations:

  • The company file is stored on an external drive or flash device

  • The system does not have permission to read or modify the file

  • Network configuration is not set up properly in multi-user mode

  • .ND and .TLG files are corrupted

  • Windows system files are damaged

  • The system is overloaded with multiple applications running

When this happens you may notice slow performance freezing or difficulty opening files.

Detailed Methods to Fix QuickBooks Error 6000, 95
Method 1: Run QuickBooks Database Server Manager

The Database Server Manager helps fix network and hosting issues.

  1. Open QuickBooks Tool Hub.

  2. Select Network Issues.

  3. Click on QuickBooks Database Server Manager.

  4. Browse to the folder containing the company file.

  5. Click Start Scan.

  6. Once scanning completes reopen the software and access the file again.

This process repairs network connectivity problems in multi-user mode.

Method 2: Close All Background Processes

Sometimes background processes interfere with file access.

  1. Log in as Administrator.

  2. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.

  3. End all related processes running in the background.

  4. Restart the software and attempt to open the file again.

This clears temporary conflicts that may be blocking access.

Method 3: Rename .ND and .TLG Files

These configuration files help manage network and transaction logs. If damaged they can trigger error 6000, 95.

  1. Open the folder where your company file is stored.

  2. Locate files with the same name as your company file but ending in .ND and .TLG.

  3. Right-click each file and select Rename.

  4. Add .OLD at the end of each file name.

  5. Reopen the application and try again.

Renaming forces the system to create fresh configuration files.

Method 4: Check Folder Permissions

Lack of proper access rights can cause this error.

  1. Right-click the folder containing the company file.

  2. Select Properties.

  3. Click on the Security tab.

  4. Ensure your user account has Full Control permission.

  5. Apply changes and retry opening the file.

Proper permissions allow the program to read and modify the file.

Method 5: Move the File to Local Drive

If the company file is stored on an external device or server try copying it to the local drive of the computer where the software is installed. After copying open it directly from the local location. This helps eliminate external device permission issues.

What You Should Keep in Mind

Error 6000, 95 is primarily related to file access network setup and permission issues rather than data corruption. In most cases running Database Server Manager repairing configuration files verifying folder permissions and ensuring the file is stored locally resolves the issue. Keeping the software updated and maintaining proper network configuration also helps prevent similar errors in the future.

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