QuickBooks Error code 6175, 0 occurs when you are trying to open the company file but the database server is not responding. The main reason for this error is that QuickBooks desktop cannot connect to the system where the company file is stored.

Error Code 6175 is caused because the QuickBooks Database Server Manager couldn’t start or stop. Some service stops automatically if they are not in use by other services.

QuickBooks Error Code -6175, -0

Reason Behind the QuickBooks Error Code 6175,0

The primary reason for this error is that the QuickBooks in not able to start or stop the Database Server Manager. The function of QB Database Manager is to store company files so user can access them while using Multi-user mode.

When QuickBooks is unable to start the QB database service.

The server hosting company file (.qbw) is busy performing other tasks.

There is no communication between the computer where the error was generated and the server where the company files (.qbw) are stored. This could happen because the firewall software is blocking the transmission.

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How to fix QuickBooks Error Code 6175

Before fixing this error, turn to host at the Host computer where the company files are stored. Then switch to Multi-User mode. Follow these steps to resolve the error 6175.

Solution 1: Resolve Error 6175 using QuickBooks File Doctor

First of all, close all the programs in the background related to QuickBooks. You can use the Task Manager to close the programs.

Then, download and install QuickBooks File Doctor on the host computer.

After that run the File Doctor to start the diagnosis process. This process might take a few minutes.

Once the process is completed, restart the QuickBooks software and then check whether you can access the company files or not.

If you are still facing the QuickBooks error -6175, -0 then you can proceed to the next solution.

Solution 2: Make sure the QuickBooks Database Server Manager is set up properly on your Server computer

Firstly make sure that QuickBooks is properly installed on your server computer.

Once you have confirmed it is, go to your Start menu and enter the database and click on the QB Database Server Manager.

NOTE: If you installed you QuickBooks, but Database server manager is missing then first follow the 2nd solution

Click Start Scan.

When the scan is completed, see if you can open it on your workstation without the 6175 error.

Solution 3: Set the Hosting on Server Computer

Follow these steps if you have installed the full program on your server computer, not just the database manager.

Open QuickBooks on the server, then open the File menu, select Utilities.

From the Utility sub-menu, choose Host Multi-User Access.

NOTE: If you see Stop Hosting Multi-User Access, proceed to next step.

Enable Multi-user mode in QuickBooks

Select Yes to the ‘ Host multi-user access/Start hosting multi-user access ‘ window.

‘ window. You will see ‘ Company file must be closed ‘ window. Select Yes .

‘ window. Select . Read and select OK to the ‘Multi-user setup information’ window.

You can now switch to Multi-User Mode from the File menu.

Solution 4: Change QuickBooksDBXX service to Local System Account

Click Start.

In Search Bar, type MSC and then press Enter.

and then press Enter. Right, click the QuickBooksDBXX service.

Click Properties.

Select the Log On tab.

Choose the radio button next to the Local System account.

Click Apply and then select OK.

Switch to Multi-User again.

Solution 5: Uninstall and Reinstall QuickBooks on your Server computer

If nothing really works you can also Uninstall and then Reinstall QuickBooks on the server computer.

Use QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool to clean reinstall the software.

Solution 6: Configure QuickBooks Firewall Settings to Fix QB Error 6175

Make sure that the Firewall software or any other security software allowing various QuickBooks files like QBW32.exe, QBUpdate.exe, QBDBMgr.exe, and QBDBMgrN.exe to access rights.

QuickBooks error code 6175

I hope you find this article useful and the above steps will resolve your errors. If still you are facing the same error, gets in touch with our Quickbooks ProAdvisor Support team by dialing number +1-855-441-4417. Thanks for your valuable time.