I appreciate the actions you've taken so far to resolve the error, DMD6. I've got steps so your users will not be prompted with a permission error when opening QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

The error message “This action requires Windows administrator permissions” indicates that your current user account lacks the necessary privileges.

First off, ensure the access folder is in multi-user mode and that the correct Windows permissions are set. To view the summary of the restrictions configured for a user profile, click on the user and then select View User.

To verify the permission is configured correctly, follow these steps:

1. Open the Windows Start menu and then open File Explorer.
2. Right-click on the folder that contains the company file, then select Properties.
3. In the Properties window, go to the Security tab and select Advanced.
4. Choose QBDataServiceUserXX and click Edit.
5. Set the following settings to Allowed:
   • Traverse Folder/Execute File
   • List Folder/Read Data
   • Read Attributes
   • Read Extended Attributes
   • Create Files/Write Data
   • Create Folders/Append Data
   • Write Attributes
   • Write Extended Attributes
   • Read Permissions

If your permission isn’t correctly set, follow the steps below:

1. Right-click the folder that carries the company file.
2. Go to Properties, then select Security and Edit.
3. Choose QBDataServiceUserXX and then click Full Control.
4. Press Allow.
5. Click Apply, and then press the OK button.

For more detailed steps, check out this article: Set up folder and Windows access permissions to share company files.

If you are still experiencing difficulties after completing the recommended steps, consider seeking assistance from an IT specialist. Their specialized skills can help identify and address the underlying problem.

Moreover, you can utilize this article for future use if you want to back up your accounting data: Back up your QuickBooks Desktop company file.

Let us know if you have additional concerns or questions about accessing your company files in QuickBooks Desktop. Our team is always here to offer help.