What's the Deal with QuickBooks Error 6069 & How to Fix it?

 Quickbooks error 6069

Want to save the invoice that you have made but continuously failing and getting QuickBooks Error 6069? If yes, then let us assure you that you are not the only one who is encountering this error. The error code 6069 pops up on the screen with an error message, stating, QuickBooks has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Generally, such kinds of errors occur when there is insufficient disk space available on the system. It’s necessary for users to fix the error code 6069 as quickly as possible because ignoring the error for a while can grievously damage the company file data. Therefore, we have come up with this post to discuss with you multiple aspects related to QuickBooks error 6069, such as the reasons that often prompt it and quick troubleshooting solutions to it.

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What are the reasons that can prompt QuickBooks Error Code 6069?

 Apart from insufficient disk space, there are numerous other reasons also that can throw QuickBooks Error Code 6069. Below we have mentioned the most noticed ones: 
  • Installed security applications such as anti-virus programs might be blocking QuickBooks services.
  • File extension of the QuickBooks company file might be incorrect.

What should be done to fix QuickBooks Error 6069?

Solution 1) Make some space on the hard drive using the disk cleanup tool

  • At first, open the Windows Start menu, type “Disk Cleanup” in the search box, and open Disk Cleanup.
  • On the Disk Cleanup: Drive Selection window, you need to choose the drive you want to clean up and then hit the OK button.
  • Under Files to delete, select the file types to permanently remove them from the system.
  • Once you are done choosing the files, click on the OK button.
In case you require more space, then we suggest you to delete the Cleanup system files also.

Solution 2) Set QuickBooks Desktop as a trusted program in Anti-virus settings

Note: Here, we are assuming that you are using the AVG anti-virus application. In case you use a different anti-virus application, then make changes accordingly.
  • At first, you need to open the AVG anti-virus user interface.
  • Now, click on the “Computer” title and select the Settings option from the drop-down menu.
  • On the Settings window, click on the Exceptions tab.
  • Under Exceptions, click on the Add Exception button.
  • Now, go to the Exception Type menu and then select the File option from the drop-down menu.
  • Hit the Browse button and then select the QuickBooks program file from the QuickBooks Installation folder.
  • At last, hit the OK button twice and then click on Yes to save the changes that you have made.

Solution 3) Verify and correct the extension of the QuickBooks company file

  • At first, open the Windows File Explorer by pressing Windows + E keys on the keyboard.
  • Next, navigate to the following path, C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company Files Folder.
  • Now, verify whether the company file is with the .qbw extension or not.
  • If the company file doesn’t have the .qbw extension in its filename, then you need to right-click the company file.
  • Choose the Rename option from the drop-down menu and replace the incorrect extension with .qbw
  • Press the Enter key.

Conclusion: 

We have tried our best to explain all the troubleshooting solutions in layman’s language and step-wise manner so that you quickly implement them to get rid of QuickBooks error 6069. In case you notice that the error persists even after implementing the troubleshooting steps, then there might be some issues, such as viruses or malware, that are affecting QuickBooks. We suggest you to get in touch with our certified QuickBooks error experts at (844)-932-1139 and get the issue resolved immediately.

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