Company file issues have been a major concern for QuickBooks users lately. One such error which shall be the focal point of today’s discussion is QuickBooks error 6069. This error could be a result of damaged registry, out-to-date QuickBooks version, or an intervention b a third party program running in the background. This blog shall visit the different causes leading to this error, and also the solutions that can help in rectifying QuickBooks Error code 6069.
What causes QuickBooks Error Code 6069?
The major causes of this Company file error are:
- QuickBooks software is outdated.
- The previous update of QuickBooks was incomplete.
- The Windows registry is damaged.
- Windows C drive has bad sectors and file corruptions.
- Firewall led obstruction can also be a reason for this error.
Solutions for QuickBooks Error code 6069
Go through the below given solutions to oust this Company file once and for all.
Solution 1: Add QuickBooks as Exception in AVG Antivirus
It pertains to those users who have AVG antivirus set up. For others, they may follow the principle, but the steps might be different.
- Run AVG Antivirus and go to its settings.
- Go to Exception and click on Add Exceptions.
- Now, click on Encryption Type, followed by File menu.
- Hit on Browse, then choose QuickBooks.
- Hit on Ok, and then Yes.
Solution 2: Make corrections to Company File Extension
Incorrect file extensions can also lead to QuickBooks Error 6069. The steps for correcting it are:
- Go to the file path Drive:/Users /Public/Documents/Intuit.
- Now, search for the Company file facing the error. Check its extension.
- In case of an extension other than .qbw, right click the file, then choose Rename.
- Change the extension to.qbw and save the file.
- Now, open the file in QuickBooks once again.
Solution 3: Use QuickBooks Database Server Manager
- Go for Start menu, and from there search for “database”.
- Now, open QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
- Click on Scan Folders and select the QuickBooks folder.
- Click on Scan.
- When done, run QB and open the Company file again in QuickBooks. Error code 6069 should be fixed.
Solution 4: Delete the Temporary files
- Open the run window in the Start menu.
- Type %temp%, and press Enter.
- Now, select all the contents of this folder and delete them permanently.
- When all the temp files are deleted, run QuickBooks once again. Now, open the Company file.
Solution 5: Change the file name of the ND and TLG Files
The steps are:
- Go to QuickBooks folder, then search for the files having the ND and TLG extensions
- Right-click them and select Rename.
- Add some random term at the end of the file name to make it look different from its previous name.
- Now, run QB and the company file.
Solution 6: Check for Registry issues
- Open Windows registry from the start menu. Simply search for “regedit” and press Enter.
- Now, select the registry key linked to QuickBooks Error 6069. After selecting the key, click on File, then Export.
- Save the file with .reg extension.
- Now, make an exit from the registry.
- Open Control Panel, and then Programs and Features
- Search for the program linked to QB error code 6069 in the Name tab.
- Hit Uninstall.
- Finally, run QuickBooks, and try to open the Company file once again.
Conclusion
The blog contained different solutions to troubleshoot QuickBooks Error 6069. Errors in QuickBooks are very common. If you are facing any other issue, you can straightaway give our QuickBooks experts a call at +1800-615-2347.
