What Does Error Code -6000, -82 Mean?


Based on Intuit, QuickBooks Error 6000 82: “An error occurred when attempting to open the file” or “An error occurred when QuickBooks tried to access the company file” indicates that QuickBooks can’t access the company file, which can be found on another computer. This error code occurs in multi-user environments.

There are certain troubleshooting steps to solve this error which can be discussed at length when you look at the Intuit knowledge base article linked below. A number of these steps involve checking the Hosting setting. To verify the Hosting setting, press F2 while QuickBooks is running to display the merchandise Information window. The Local Server Information block shows the Hosting setting in the lower left of the window.

QuickBooks Premier 2009 Product Information Hosting
This error is regarded as a number of errors involving the Hosting setting, including Error Codes H101, H303, and H505.

To learn more about resolving these errors, consult this Intuit knowledge base article.

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Chief Mechanic says


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Gah. No disabling RRAS failed to resolve this matter. Disabling SEP from the server into the Task tray fixed it. QB 2010.

greg duenow says

Got this error on our SBS box. Disabled RRAS. Issue resolved.