You might see QuickBooks error code -6010, -100, and QuickBooks error 6094 when you open QuickBooks company files. When your server doesn’t host the file, this error appears. Also, a problem with the hosting settings can cause this. Sometimes, the company file itself (called QBW) can also cause this error. There are other reasons for these errors, too. Damaged company files and old Windows versions can cause company file errors.

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Reasons For QuickBooks error 6010, -100

Error -6010, -100 can prevent you from accessing your company files and appear for these reasons:

• Old and incompatible QuickBooks software.
• Corrupted or Damaged data
• Outdated Windows version 

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Solutions For QuickBooks error 6010, -100

Now that you know the reasons, follow the given solutions below to fix the error.

Solution 1:Register & Update QuickBooks 

Steps to Register QuickBooks:

• Launch QuickBooks Desktop.
• Click on the Help menu.
• Open the dropdown menu. 
• Select "Activate QuickBooks Desktop."
• Follow the on-screen prompts.
• Verify your information.
• Once complete, your QuickBooks will be registered. 
• Next, update it to the latest version.

Steps to update QuickBooks:

• Open QuickBooks Desktop.
• Go to the Help menu.
• Select Update QuickBooks Desktop.
• Open the Update QuickBooks window.
• Click on the Update Now tab.
• Select the updates.
• Or, choose Get Updates.
• Click Save. 
• Wait for it to complete.
• Close the window.
• Restart QuickBooks Desktop.
• Follow the prompts.
• And install the updates.

Solution 2: Update Windows 

• Press the Windows logo key. 
• Open the Windows Start menu. 
• Type “Settings” in the search field.
• Open the search results. 
• Choose Settings from it.
• Click on Windows Update.
• Now, click the Check for updates.
• Download and Install the updates.
• Once done, restart your computer.

Solution 3: Run QuickBooks File Doctor 

Step 1: Download Tools Hub 

• Close QuickBooks.
• Download QB Tool Hub. 
• Save the file.
• Open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file.
• Follow the on-screen steps.
• Install the tool.
• Agree to the terms and conditions.
• Once done, double-click on its icon.
• Open the Tool Hub. 

Step 2: Access the File Doctor 

• Open the tool hub.
• Select Company File Issues.
• Select Run QuickBooks File Doctor. 
• Wait for a few minutes. 
• Once open, select your company file.
• Select Check your file and Network.
• Click on Continue.
• Enter your admin password.
• Click Next.
• Now, check for the error.

Conclusion 

Learning the crucial causes of QuickBooks error code -6000, -100 and following the solutions that we have discussed above, you can fix this issue.

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