Many QuickBooks users frequently run into error code 6105 in QuickBooks when making an attempt to gain access to the company files in QuickBooks. This error typically occurs when the company files are damaged. We'll go over this error in depth and will have a thorough discussion on the different methods to fix it. To find practicable solutions to fix QuickBooks Error Code 6105, read this post till the end.

What are the Causes of QuickBooks Error Code 6105?

Some of the main provocative factors behind QuickBooks Error code 6105 are:

• Your company file cannot be found by QuickBooks due to a changed location.
• The company file got damaged.  
• The server may not be authenticated, or there may be an issue with network connectivity.
• This QuickBooks error code may also be caused by an incomplete installation of the recent instance of QuickBooks.

Strategies of fixing QuickBooks Error code 6105

Perform the multiple troubleshooting methods given below to rectify the QuickBooks Error 6105.

Strategy 1: Clean Install QuickBooks

It is advised for users to uninstall QuickBooks Desktop first, then, reinstall the accounting program on their systems using QuickBooks clean install tool. Perform the instructions below:

• Go to the Control Panel first, and then head to Programs and Features.

• The user must then select QuickBooks and then click on Uninstall.

• Hold off until the procedure is finished. When it is done, restart your computer and perform a fresh installation of QuickBooks.
• This time, use the correct license and product keys to register and activate QuickBooks.
• Run QuickBooks now and open the company file. This should fix Error 6105.

Strategy 2: Renaming the .TLG and .ND file

The transaction log (.TLG) and Network data (ND) files need to be renamed for fixing QuickBooks Error 6105. To accomplish this, perform the guidelines below:

• The user must first head to QuickBooks folder. Selecting properties upon right-clicking on the QuickBooks Desktop icon. After that, tap on the Open File Location option.
• Now look for the TLG and ND files (the file should have these as extensions). Once found, you must rename the file by selecting Rename after performing a right-click on the file.

•  Add .old to the filename to distinguish this file from the new one.
• The final step is to restart QuickBooks Desktop and see if the ongoing error still appears.

Strategy 3: Run QuickBooks as admin

Running QuickBooks as an administrator can possibly fix this problem. This has worked for a large number of users. 

• Right-click on the icon of QuickBooks Desktop. 
• Then, opt for Run as administrator option.

• Reach out to the company file and check if the error got fixed.

Strategy 4: Relocating the Company file to another location

• At first, right-click on the QuickBooks desktop icon, select Properties, and then navigate to the original folder of QuickBooks by clicking on Open File location tab.
• You will be sent directly to the QuickBooks directory, where you need to find the company files, copy them (by pressing the Ctrl and C keys simultaneously), and then paste them into a new desktop folder. 
• Launch QuickBooks once more and then open the company file that was copied to the Desktop. This should resolve this error.

Strategy 5: Switch to Safe Mode

• In order to switch to the Safe Mode, the user must first restart the computer and then repeatedly press F8 until the Advanced Boot Options window appears. If this does not work, access the Desktop and search for “msconfig”. Open the System Configuration window and then opt for Selective Startup and Load Services tab. 

• Now, again restart the PC and keep hitting the F8 key. The Boot screen will load, wherein you need to opt for Safe Mode with Networking.

• Wait for the Desktop to appear and run QuickBooks. 
• After that, open the Company file through QuickBooks.

Conclusion

This article presented the various strategies for easy troubleshooting of QuickBooks Error code 6105. If you need technical assistance in this regard, just give our QuickBooks desktop error support experts a call at 1-800-615-2347.