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Practical solutions you need to fix QuickBooks Error 6130

Writer's picture: Mark WilliamsMark Williams

QuickBooks is a renowned accounting software mostly preferred by people needing precise business accounting and employers for punctual employee payroll. The software can sometimes run into problems like QuickBooks Error 6130 while accessing their financial data in the company file. If this similar error code flashes on your screen while opening the data file, go through this blog to figure out the circumstances under which this error develops and the methods to remove it from your PC.

Let a QB professional assist you in troubleshooting this issue by giving them a call at 1.855.738.2784.

Reasons

It becomes impossible to access a data file and work on the financial data once QuickBooks gets affected by this error. The conditions under which QuickBooks fails to open the company file are mentioned below-

  • The company file is corrupt or has turned into an unsupported format for QuickBooks after suffering damage from a malware attack.

  • QuickBooks doesn’t have the permissions needed to access the data file inside the folder containing it.

  • QuickBooks is missing some program files or infected with technical glitches due to its damaged installation on your system.

Solutions

Your financial data in the accounting software is completely safe; it’s just that you cannot access it until the error is fixed. The verified methods to relieve QuickBooks from this company file error are discussed below-

Solution 1- Configure the permissions of the company file folder

QuickBooks might not have Admin rights or folder permissions needed to establish a connection with the company file. This leads to the occurrence of this error whenever the software fails to set up a path to the company file. You must configure the folder permissions of the company file folder to prevent QuickBooks from getting blocked the next time it tries to open the file. Apply the following steps to set up the folder permissions-

  1. Open the file explorer and go to the C: drive to locate the folder containing your company files.

  2. Right-click the data file folder and tap Properties.

  3. Go to the Security tab in the window and click the Users option.

  4. Select your user account from the list and click the Full Control checkbox located below it.

  5. Tap Apply to save the settings and reopen QuickBooks to access the company file.

If the error again becomes a barrier while opening the company file, try the next solution.

Solution 2- Repair your damaged data file using File Doctor Tool

QuickBooks can also suffer from this error if the company file gets damaged and fails to run in the software. You can rectify the problem using the File Doctor Tool in the QB Tool hub to repair the company file. The steps to utilize the QB tool hub are given below-

  1. Install and run the latest QB tool hub version on your computer.

  2. Open the Company file issues tab and click the Run File Doctor Tool.

  3. Choose your company file from the available list and select the Check your file option.

  4. Run the tool by entering your QB Admin password and wait until the file is repaired.

  5. Reopen QuickBooks

Conclusion

We are now at the end of this blog, providing the valid reasons for QuickBooks Error 6130 blocking your access to the company file. The methods you can apply to resolve the issue are also in the blog, and we hope you’ll use them to prevent company file issues in your QuickBooks.

Rectify problems you face while using the solutions by consulting a QB Professional available at 1.855.738.2784.

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