QuickBooks unexpected error 5 is often seen when the QuickBooks database service user is restricted to access the file location. It appears on the screen with a warning message QBW Error: “Got unexpected error 5 in call to NetShareGetInfo for Path“. You can experience such issues due to invalid entries in the Windows registry or if there are system configuration issues. Other warning message associated with this error can be:
Error Message:
Encountered Unexpected Error 5 in call to NetShareGetInfo for path\\server\file.QBW
Error Message:
An Unexpected Error Occurs “Intuit QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions: Contractor 16.0”: V26.0D R3 (M=1066, L=335, C=249, V=0 (0))
Eliminate Unexpected error 5 in call to NetShareGetInfo for path
Method 1: Download and install QuickBooks file doctor
Method 2: Re-create the user
Method 3: Turn off the user account control in Windows
Method 4: Remove the user to fix Unexpected error 5 in call to NetShareGetInfo for path
Method 5: Update QuickBooks point of sale (POS)
Method 6: Provide file share access
Method 7: Install the Reimage Repair Tool
Method 8: Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop