“QuickBooks error 6000 83” has been causing troubles and downtimes to users for quite a long time now. The error is mostly associated with working in the QuickBooks application, such as running it or restoring or backing up from the applicable company files. Due to having multifaceted triggers that launch the error code into action, the similar could be stated for its causes which are underlying the given error code. One of the primary factors that mandatorily contribute to the error code is that while the user saves a backup of the company file, there are slight chances that the user could have used unsupported symbols or spaces as part of the backup file name or has exceeded the number of characters in the backup file name. You could explore more of its causes and remedies to fix it in the upcoming blog topics.
While “QuickBooks error 6000 83” error happens usually and is often reported by users. You could take necessary measures to restore optimal working conditions in QuickBooks. However, if you have a query regarding the above-mentioned error, dial the toll-free number for better help.
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Reasons underlying for error “QuickBooks Error 6000 83”
- The backup file name is being saved using symbols, spaces, other special characters or exceed the total number of characters.
- The user is trying to access the company file backup stored in a central server PC in a multi-user.
- The backup file name doesn’t have an accurate file extension (.QBB) but is saved as other file extensions such as (.QBW), (.QBD), etc
Viable ways to take back control from error “QuickBooks Error 6000 83”
Solution: Verify whether the backup or restore file is saved with a name supported as per QuickBooks norms including accurate file extension
User is advised to scrutinize if the backup and restore files bear accurate names to adhere to QuickBooks application norms. Names consisting of symbols or special characters – @, #, $, /, \, ‘’, “”,[], etc are not supported in QuickBooks as file names.
- Quit ‘QuickBooks’ software.
- Navigate to desktop.
- Locate and run ‘Windows Explorer.
- Type in/browse the company file path.
- Now, look for a file having an applicable company file name with file extension (.QBB).
- Check for and erase any unsupported symbols and saved them as backup file names.
- Make sure the character length is as per the norms in QuickBooks (=65 characters).
- Also, repeat the steps above for the folder name in which the above-mentioned file is saved.
- Try backing up the company file/ completing the restore procedure successfully.
Tried all the above steps to obviate the given error but still couldn’t figure out a way out of the error? We advise that you should run QuickBooks File Doctor to diagnose anomalies within the company files data and resolve the error.
To summarize the above blog post which is written encompassing the error code “QuickBooks error 6000 83”, all we hope about is that the user gets familiarized with the given error code and gets past the error if one executes the directions provided in the blog with extreme care and cautiousness. Notwithstanding, if you are having a hard undergoing troubleshooting, you may dial the helpdesk number for technical help anytime.
