The QuickBooks 6130 Error occurs when
attempting to open the company file, preventing access to it. This error can
have a negative impact on the performance of your system. If not resolved
correctly, it could result in the loss of important data in your QuickBooks
company file. In this article, we’ll look at causes as well as troubleshooting
methods to fix this error.
QuickBooks has a multi-user mode, allowing
hosting of the company file on a server for network access by multiple users.
If a workstation on the network attempts to access the company file but it is
either unavailable or corrupt on the server, it triggers QuickBooks
error 6130.
QuickBooks displays an error message stating
that it is unable to contact the database server while attempting to access the
company file.
QuickBooks error message 6130 can be caused by
a corrupt company file that the user is attempting to access.
- If the
client's workstation is using an outdated version of QuickBooks Desktop
while the company file was created with an upgraded version, it can also
trigger this error.
- Errors in
network configuration can also result in the appearance of Error Code 6130
on the user's screen.
- The Windows
firewall can prevent QuickBooks Desktop from accessing the necessary
network ports, leading to this error.
- Outdated
Windows features.
- If the
QuickBooks Database service, which is essential for running QB in
Multi-User mode, is not running on the server, it can cause this error.
- Damaged
network data and transaction log files can also trigger such error.
If you are encountering issues with QuickBooks
error code 6130, there are several things you can do to try and resolve the
issue. Here are some steps you can follow:
- To use QuickBooks
File Doctor, first download and install QuickBooks Tool
Hub and launch it using the desktop shortcut icon.
- Then, go to the Company File Issues tab and select the Run QuickBooks File Doctor option.
- In the File
Doctor, browse your company file and select it.
- After that,
choose the Check your File option and click Continue.
- QuickBooks
File Doctor will then automatically repair the damaged network and company
file.
·
Open the Windows File Manager and
navigate to the installation folder of QuickBooks.
·
This folder is typically located
at C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks.
·
Look for the files with the same
name as your company file but with .ND and .TLG extensions.
· Right-click on each file and select Rename.
·
Add the suffix .OLD to the end of
each file name (e.g. CompanyFileOLD.TLG and CompanyFileOLD.ND).
·
Save the new file names and open
QuickBooks again to access your company file.
·
Open the Run window on your server
computer by pressing Windows + R keys.
· Type services.msc in the Run window and press Enter.
·
Look for QuickBooksDBXX
service from the list of services. The XX represents the version of your
QuickBooks Desktop software.
· Choose the service and click Start from the left side panel.
·
Try to open the company file
again.
·
Open the Start menu and search for
'Restore' in the search box.
· From the search results, double-click on System Restore.
·
If prompted, enter the Admin
password.
·
Select a Restore point and follow
the steps to restore the system.
If you have experience with Windows
troubleshooting, you can easily fix error 6130 from QuickBooks by
following the troubleshooting steps outlined in the article. However, if you
are having trouble applying the solution and need expert assistance to fix such
an error, you can contact our QuickBooks error
support helpline i.e., 1-800-615-2347 for immediate support.
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