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How to fix Quickbooks Error 6210?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 3rd, 2022

The QuickBooks Error 6210 happens when the user tries to update the QuickBooks software. The error message says “Update Error: The update program could not be started. Please try again later or contact Intuit Technical Support and provide them with the following error code: (-6210, 0)”. This error can be caused by many things, such as a corrupt download, a virus, or a problem with the Windows registry.

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1. QuickBooks can automatically fix some data damage

QuickBooks can automatically fix some data damage in order to fix quickbooks error 6210. The process involves opening the QuickBooks file, locating the damaged data, and repairing it.

2. If QuickBooks can't automatically fix the data damage, you can use the QuickBooks file repair tool to repair your company file

  1. Launch QuickBooks and sign in.
  2. On the File menu, click Repair.
  3. In the QuickBooks File Repair window, click Select File.
  4. In the Select File window, locate the company file that you want to repair and click Open.
  5. On the File menu, click Repair.
  6. In the QuickBooks File Repair window, click OK.
  7. If prompted, click Yes to save the repaired file.

3. You can also try restoring a backup of your company file

  1. Open the "QuickBooks" application.
  2. In the "File" menu, select "Restore a backup."
  3. In the "Restore a backup" window, select the backup file you want to use.
  4. Click "Open."
  5. In the "Restore a backup" window, select the company file you want to restore.
  6. Click "Restore."
  7. If the restore process finishes successfully, you'll see a message in the "Status" column of the "File" window.
  8. If the restore process fails, you'll see an error message in the "Status" column of the "File" window.

4. If you're still seeing the error after trying these steps, you can contact QuickBooks support for more help

If you're still seeing the error after trying these steps, you can contact QuickBooks support for more help in order to fix quickbooks error 6210.