Applicable Solutions to Fix QuickBooks Error 6000 832 Quickly

To manage your business’s financial information, you must be trying to access the company file. But rather than opening this file, are you experiencing QuickBooks error 6000 832 with an error message on your screen that reads, ‘You can’t open your company file.‘ If this is what you are experiencing, you must follow this guide till the end to fix this error.

Error 6000 832 when opening the data file in QuickBooks, mainly due to incorrect Windows firewall settings. After experiencing this error on your screen, you must be trying to fix this error. To help you with the same, we are writing this comprehensive guide; ensure to follow it till the end.

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What Causes Error Codes 6000 832 in QuickBooks Desktop?

Here’s a list of some common factors that are responsible for error 6000 832 when opening a company file:

The .ND and .TLG configuration files of QuickBooks might get damaged or corrupted, which prevents you from opening a company file.
The Windows firewall settings are misconfigured which prevents you from opening the data file.

Use These Methods to Fix Company File Error 6000 832 in QuickBooks

The company file in QuickBooks holds your crucial company data, so it is necessary to fix the ongoing issues quickly. Follow the solutions mentioned below to fix these issues and eliminate error 6000 832 successfully:

Solution 1: Rename the .ND and .TLG Configuration Files

.ND and .TLG are the configuration files that allow QuickBooks to open the company file in a network or multi-user mode. The damaged or corrupted configuration files can prevent you from accessing company files; use the below-given steps to fix these files:

Go to the default location of company file folders.
In this folder, look for the files with the same name as your company file but with the .ND and .TLG extensions: company_file.qbw.nd, company_file.qbw.tlg.
Select and right-click on each file and select ‘Rename.’
Now, add .OLD at the end of these file names and hit ‘Enter.’ For example, company_file.qbw.tlg.old, company_file.qbw.nd.old.
When done, try again to open the company file.

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Solution 2: Re-configure the Windows Firewall Settings Correctly

The incorrectly configured Windows firewall settings can prevent QuickBooks from communicating with servers. Follow these steps to change the Windows firewall settings for QuickBooks:

Open the Windows Start menu from the toolbar of your computer.
Enter ‘Windows Firewall’ in the search field and open it.
Select ‘Advanced Settings’ in the ‘Windows Defender Firewall’ window and click ‘Inbound Rules.’
Now, select ‘New Rule’ from the left side of the screen.
Choose ‘Port’ as a ‘Rule Type’ and click ‘Next.’
Apply this rule to ‘TCP’ and click ‘Next.’
In the field of specific ports, select ‘Specific local ports’ and then create the port for the QuickBooks version you’re using. You can also create the port for multiple versions of QB, as:
QuickBooks Desktop 2020 or later: 8019, XXXXX.
QuickBooks Desktop 2019: 8019, XXXXX.
After entering this port number, click ‘Next.’
Select ‘Allow the connection’ when a connection matches the specified conditions and click ‘Next.’
In the prompt window, select every option and click ‘Next.’
Finally, create this port by giving it a name as; ‘QBPorts(year).’
When done, click ‘Finish.’
Repeat the same steps to create outbound rules for QuickBooks.

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