error 6073.1
                     How do I fix QuickBooks error 6073?
The user may find QuickBooks error 6073 very difficult to deal 
with. Users usually encounter this error when trying to open a 
company file with the .qbe extension in multiuser mode. This 
error comes with an error message stating “QuickBooks is 
unable to open this company file”. Another user may have 
opened it. It would be better for you both to use the company 
simultaneously if the user switched to multi-user mode. Files 
may be stored in read-only network folders. In that case, ask 
your administrator to make it accessible. There can be many 
reasons behind this error, which will be discussed further in 
this article.
Causes of QuickBooks Error 6073:-
The QuickBooks error code 6073 can be caused by a 
variety of factors. The following are the most common:
•Files may be opened in a multi-user mode on another PC
•It also occurs if a file is stored in a read-only network 
folder
•Users are trying to access folders stored on unix and linux 
computers using multiple credentials
•An external operating system attempts to access the 
company's file, and the host system finds the system 
logged in.
Methods To Fix QuickBooks Error Code 6073?
You must fix any QuickBooks technical problems as soon as possible as they can cripple your 
business operations. The following are the methods you can use to resolve QuickBooks error 
6073:
Solution 1: Run QuickBooks File Doctor to fix the error
You can utilize the QuickBooks file doctor tool as the first method. In order to resolve QB issues, 
you can use the QuickBooks File Doctor tool. To resolve the error, all the user needs to do is 
download and run the file. The steps of this process are as follows:
•The first step is to download the latest version of QuickBooks Tool Hub.. Once saved, you 
should place it in a location that is easily visible
•Once that is done, open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file that was previously downloaded.
•Installing and agreeing to the terms and conditions is done through an onscreen interface.
•Open the tool hub by double-clicking the icon on your Windows desktop.
•The next step in the process is to access the QuickBooks tool hub and select the company file 
issues tab
•Additionally, select the QuickBooks file doctor tab. This may take up to a minute, but if the 
QuickBooks file doctor does not launch, search for it to manually launch it
•Make sure that you select the company file from the drop-down menu when using file doctor. 
For users who are unable to find the file, select the browse option to locate it.
•Next, select the check your file option and click continue.
•Enter the administrator password and hit next to end the process
Solution 2: Corrupted or Unavailable 
Network Data File
Fixing the corrupted network data file is another option. 
Using the following steps, you can fix the corrupted or 
inaccessible network data file.
•By right-clicking the Start Button, you can open Windows 
Explorer
•Now look for the folder which stores the QuickBooks 
company file
•Once that is completed, right click on the company file 
with a Network Data and QB extension
•The next step is to change the file extension from .ndold 
to Enter key. Then, find the folder where your QuickBooks 
company file is located.
•After this, open the QuickBooks file followed by the 
company file
•QuickBooks will now make an additional network file for 
the company file
Solution 3: The Network data files and 
transaction log files are labelled as 
hidden files
Alternatively, you can check whether the network data files 
and transaction log files have the hidden label. You can try 
to fix the error by following the steps below.
•Start by opening My Computer, then go to the Tools menu 
and select File Folder Options
•You should then select the Show Hidden Files and Folders 
option under the View tab
•Once you have completed these steps, open the data folder 
to examine your network data files and transaction logs
•Right-click on the Network Data files to select properties
•Click OK after deleting the hidden option
Conclusion!
QuickBooks error 6073 can be easily fixed by the solutions 
mentioned above. However, if the problem persists, you 
should contact QuickBooks technical support. They are 
available 24/7.