Many users get QuickBooks error 6073 when they try to open the company file on the QuickBooks desktop application. The error shows up on the screen with a message, “QuickBooks is unable to open this company file. It may have been opened by another user.” Often, the error occurs when the file is being accessed using remote software. Several other reasons can also trigger the error. Read the blog until the end to learn more about QuickBooks error 6073, its causes and quick fixes.
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What are the reasons behind QuickBooks error 6073?
The error comes up due to the following reasons:
1.The company file is in use on another workstation in single-user mode.
2.The QuickBooks company file is in a read-only folder.
3.The company files are hosted on a Linux server.
Now, proceed to the troubleshooting procedure given below.
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Quick Ways to Fix QuickBooks error 6073
Given below are the troubleshooting methods to resolve the error:
Solution 1. Use the QuickBooks File Doctor tool
Follow the steps given below and download QuickBooks Tool Hub on your computer to run the tool:
1.Exit QuickBooks.
2.Get the latest version of QuickBooks Tool Hub.
3.Move to downloads and open the downloaded QuickBooksToolHub.exe file.
4.Install the tool hub by following the prompt steps.
5.Also, agree to the terms and conditions.
6.Once the installation completes, the QuickBooks Tool Hub is ready to open.
7. Choose Company File Issues.
8. Click Run QuickBooks File Doctor.
9.The tool can take up to a minute to open the file.
10.Choose your company file from the drop-down menu.
11.If you can’t find the file, search it by clicking Browse and search.
12.Click Check your file and then Continue.
13.Enter the password and then click Next.
If the error continues, move on to the next solution.
Solution 2. Run Quick Fix my Program
The following steps will guide you through running the tool:
1.Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub again.
2.Choose Program Problems.
3.Click Quick Fix my Program.
4.Let the tool run. 
5.It will shut all background processes that QuickBooks uses.
That’s all about QuickBooks error 6073. We hope you find this article helpful and informative. If the solutions given above didn’t work for you, contact the certified QuickBooks expert’s team by calling us on our customer support number 1.800.579.9430. They will assist you with advanced troubleshooting steps for the same.

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