I see you've been following QuickBooks' suggestion when accessing and setting up your company file, @dt. I can share various solutions to fix this error.
The error you've encountered may have been caused by a file located in a restricted location or because the folder permissions weren't set up properly. It can also be that the folder is saved in a protected location or is damaged.
Let's start by running the QuickBooks File Doctor, as this helps in resolving common errors. Before proceeding, you'll need to close QuickBooks.
Once done, follow the steps below to set QuickBooks to run as an administrator:
- Close QuickBooks Desktop.
- Right-click the QuickBooks Desktop icon, then select Properties.
- Under the Compatibility tab, choose Run this program as administrator.
- Press Apply, then OK.
After that, move the company file to its default location. I'll show you how:
- Close QuickBooks Desktop.
- Browse to the location of your company file.
- Right-click the company file (.qbw), then click Copy.
- Browse to the default location, right-click, and select Paste.
Location:C://Users/Public/PublicDocuments/Intuit/QuickBooks/Company Files
- Open the company file.
If the issue continues, I recommend performing Solutions 4 and 5 found in this link: Message: You do not have sufficient permissions to the specified folder.
I've included this reference to guide you through accessing folders in multi-user mode: Set up folder and Windows access permissions to share company files.
You can also learn some best practices for managing your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) by visiting our Help articles page.
You can get back to us here again if you have other questions about accessing your QuickBooks company file. I'm always here to help. Stay safe.
