QuickBooks is trusted by numerous small and medium-sized businesses for their accounting activities. The problem arises when they face errors and glitches while using it. QuickBooks error 6175 is one such error that appears when a user turns on the multi-user mode in QuickBooks. There are various prominent reasons that give rise to the error, such as hosting settings, company file issues and many others. Before you follow the troubleshooting solutions to fix error 6175 in QuickBooks, go through the next section of the blog and learn about the root causes of the error.
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Top reasons causing QuickBooks company file error 6175
Take a look at the list of common factors that trigger this 6000 series error:
- There is some problem with the workstation connected to the network.
- QuickBooks services are not running properly on the server computer.
Methods to Get Rid of QuickBooks Desktop Pro error 6175
Method 1. Review and configure hosting settings
- Open the QuickBooks application on the computer, getting the error and choose the File menu instead of opening the company file.
- Click Utilities and look for the Host Multi-User Access option.
- If you can see the said option, move to the next computer as this computer is good.
- Move to the next computer, look for the Stop Hosting Multi-User Access option and select it.
- Implement the same steps on all workstations where you get the error and select the Stop Hosting Multi-User Access option.
- After that, move to your server computer and start QuickBooks Desktop.
- Click the File menu, then Utilities, and select the Host Multi-User Access option.
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Method 2. Fix error 6175 by running File Doctor from the QB Tool Hub
- Close company files before you quit QuickBooks Desktop, and get the setup file of the latest QuickBooks Tool Hub version from Intuit’s website.
- When the download completes, save the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file to an easily accessible location on your PC.
- Look for the file, double-click to open it, and follow the instructions given on the screen.
- Agree to the terms and conditions to successfully install QuickBooks Tool Hub and then move to your Windows desktop.
- Double-click the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon. When the tool hub opens, move to the Company File Issues tab.
- Click Run QuickBooks File Doctor. When the File Doctor opens, scroll through the drop-down and select your company file.
- If you can’t see the file there, click Browse and search it on your PC.
- Choose the Check your file option, then Continue, and enter login credentials.
- Wait till the file doctor resolves issues within the company file. Once it is finished, start QuickBooks, and open your company file.
Conclusion
The troubleshooting methods discussed in the blog above will surely help you fix QuickBooks error 6175. In case the error reappears, contact the certified QuickBooks expert’s team by calling us on our toll-free number +1-855-856-0042 for assistance.