How to Troubleshoot QuickBooks Company File in Use Error?

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Have youever encountered a QuickBooks companyfile in use error or other error that prevents you from using yourcompany's files in QuickBooks Desktop for Windows? In this case, this sectionwill show you how to fix the locked file error on QuickBooks Desktop.

Methods to Troubleshoot Company File in Use Error

Method 1ook for multiple host systems and stop hosting on all workstations

Method 2:Stop and reboot QuickBooks services on the server

Method 3: Using the QuickBooks tool hubon the server

Method 4:Reinstalling QuickBooks on the server

Method 5:Creating a new user in QuickBooks

Method 6:Creating a new Windows user with admin rights

QuickBooks Company File in Use Error is considered as a problem in thecompany file. It is important to get rid of this error as it can corrupt yourcompany files. The methods provided in this blog to resolve this issue willhelp you resolve this error.