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Quick Troubleshooting Guide to Resolve QuickBooks Error 6069

Fix QuickBooks Company File Error 6069

By Oriana ZabellPublished 4 years ago 4 min read

Are you stuck with QuickBooks Error 6069 while accessing the company file? Wondering why it happened? It might take place when you try to prepare an invoice in a particular account and when attempting to save it, the QuickBooks application shuts down surprisingly. Also, it might occur when the original company file is moved to another location that your QB cannot access. Whenever this error occurs, it leaves the users helpless as it blocks access to the company file. And thus, it hampers the ongoing business activity, which in turn affects the productivity of the organization. However, it is necessary to resolve this error at its earliest by going through the troubleshooting solutions mentioned ahead in this blog.

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What are the Reasons that Give Rise To QuickBooks Error Code 6069?

QuickBooks Error Code 6069 is the most common error that users might encounter when the original company data file is exchanged with a copy of the backup file having the same name. However, there are several other reasons as well that might trigger the error, which are as follows:

  • Accessing the older version of QuickBooks Desktop is one of the main reasons besides the error.
  • Another reason may be an impartial installation of the QB software.
  • If the third-party application interrupts, the QB applications might result in QuickBooks Error Code 6069.
  • Damage in the Windows Registry may also be responsible.

How can you detect QuickBooks Error 6069?

It becomes more convenient and easier to fix QuickBooks Error 6069 once you get to know why this error occurs. So, to help you out, here we have listed some of the indications using which you can easily detect QuickBooks Error 6069.

  • A sudden freeze for a few seconds.
  • The computer will start performing sluggishly and often take time to operate.
  • You will get a QuickBooks Error Message 6069, and thus, your active program will crash.
  • When you notice a hang in your system.

Read more: What To Do If QuickBooks Closes Unexpectedly Or Stopped Working

Here’s how to resolve Intuit QB Error Code 6069

Once you get to know about the causes and symptoms besides Intuit QB Error Code 6069, proceed further with the troubleshooting steps. Below, we have discussed some of the solutions that will help you fix the error with ease.

Solution 1: Verify QuickBooks Company File Extension:-

  • To begin with, run the Windows File Manager and then open the QuickBooks Installation Directory.
  • Thereafter, you need to search for the company file by following the path: C: Drive > Users > Public > Documents > Intuit > QuickBooks > Company Files folder.
  • Once you get the company file folder, you must ensure that your QB company file has a .qbw file extension.
  • If you found the file with a different file extension, then in that scenario, right-click on it and select the Rename option..
  • Now, you are required to replace the file extension with .qbw and then save the file name.
  • Finally, try to open the company file in QB to verify whether the issue is resolved.

Solution 2: Set QuickBooks application as a Trusted Program in AVG

  • Initially, access the AVG antivirus software and from the application panel, click on the highlighted select the Computer icon.
  • Following this, select the Settings option.
  • Now, you need to click on the Add Exceptions option located below the Exception section.
  • Select the File option by clicking on the drop-down list of the Exception type.
  • Afterwards, click on the Browse button and then look for the QB Utility file.
  • At last, click the Ok option twice and then select Yes to save the settings.

Solution 3: Clean Temp Files:-

At times, you might end up with QuickBooks Communication Error 6069 due to the presence of temp files that occupy most of the company file space. So, to get rid of this issue, you must clean the temp files by following the points listed below:

  • At first, click the Windows Start menu and type “Command,” withholding the CTRL+Shift. Further, hit the Enter key on your keyboard.
  • As a result, you will be displayed with a permission dialogue box; choose the Yes option.
  • Now, in the Command Prompt window, type “cleanmgr” and hit the Enter key.
  • By doing so, the disk cleanup starts the scanning process and then waits patiently until the process continues.
  • Afterwards, click the Temporary Files option and later on select Ok to clean the temp files.

Need Professional Assistance To Fix QuickBooks Error 6069!

We hope that the troubleshooting solutions listed above will be beneficial for you to fix QuickBooks Error 6069. However, if you get stuck at any one of the above troubleshooting steps, then don’t worry and contact Asquare Cloud Hosting’s expert team at (855)-856-0053.

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About the Creator

Oriana Zabell

Hi, I am Oriana Zabell a cloud engineer with over 3 years of experience in desktop, online Quickbooks support and troubleshooting. Currently working as a cloud hosting consultant with Asquare Cloud Hosting located in the USA.

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