How to Deal with QuickBooks Company File in Use Error?

Have you ever encountered a QuickBooks company file in use error or other error that prevents you from using your company's files in QuickBooks Desktop for Windows? In this case, this section will show you how to fix the locked file error on QuickBooks Desktop. Read this blog to find an easy solution to the issue that prevents you from using the Company file in QuickBooks Desktop for Windows. When you try to open or edit your company file, you receive the following error:

Warning 1.

·         Company file in use. (Please wait Only one user at a time is allowed to do)

·         Another QuickBooks user is currently performing a task which must finish before you can continue.

Warning 2.

·         Sorry, you cannot change this (transaction) now. (Another user) is currently doing a task that uses that in this transaction.

Warning 3.

·         The automatic entry of transactions is being skipped because (another user) is accessing them.

Are you a victim of this error? If yes, you are worried that your company file is still safe.  In such situations, you can follow the steps given below. If you encounter such errors, reading this blog will be very helpful. You can also contact our support team on our toll-free number +1-800-360-4183. Our US-based experts guarantee to provide you with the best support services in the shortest possible time.

Methods to Troubleshoot Company File in Use Error

Method 1: Look 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 hub on 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

Conclusion: