QuickBooks error 6190-816 comes up in association with the following description “QuickBooks was unable to open the file [path] on the host computer” This error indicates that the company file cannot be accessed in any way. Let us make an effort, with the help of this post, to learn more about the QuickBooks error code 6190-816 and the possible solutions to fix it.
Causes for QuickBooks error 6190-816
There are a few potential causes for the QuickBooks problem 6190-816 to manifest. Some of them are:
There is a discrepancy between the company file and the transaction log file.
An unsuccessful update is yet another potential cause of the QuickBooks error 6190 and 816.
The third possible explanation for this issue is that another user is now accessing the company files while Single User Mode is enabled.
One such possibility is that there is corrupt information in the QuickBooks data file.
Possible solutions to fix QuickBooks error code 6190-816
If you're having trouble with QuickBooks error 6190-816, try the following solutions:
Solution 1: Bringing QuickBooks up to date
If you are seeing the QuickBooks problem 6190-816 check that the software that you are using to run QuickBooks is updated to the most recent version. If not do as follows:
Select "Run as administrator" from the context menu that appears after you right-click the QuickBooks Desktop icon.
When you are looking at the screen that says "No Company Open," select Update QuickBooks from the Help menu.
Navigate to the Options menu, and then click the Mark All button. Next, select the Save option.
Navigate to the Update Now tab, and then check the box labelled Reset Update.
Click the icon labelled Get Updates.
Close QuickBooks when you see the phrase "Update Complete" appear on the screen.
Launch QuickBooks once more. If you are prompted to upgrade the software and are asked to do so, choose the "Yes" option.
Your computer will need to be restarted once the installation is finished..
Solution 2: Modify the File's Name
Check that you are using the same computer that the company file was saved on before continuing. The next step is to give the files new names. There will be no loss of data as a result of this. You can give the file a new name by going through the steps below:
Open the folder of the company.
Both the company file and the transaction log file will have the same name, but their extensions will be different. As an illustration, the company file will be referred to as [company file name]. qbw.nd, as well as the name of the company's file, will be given to the transaction log file. qbw.tlg. It is necessary for you to select the company file from among those two options. The only challenging aspect of renaming the file is this particular step.
When the company file has been located, use the right mouse button to select the "Rename" option. You can either choose a new name to use or append "-OLD" to the end of the current one.
It is imperative that you do not remove the ".qbw.nd" extension from the file at any cost.
In the same manner, rename the file that contains the transaction log without removing the extension.
Leave the system immediately.
Launch QuickBooks and make an attempt to sign in to the company file.
Solution 3: Single Mode User Check
If any user is accessing the company file in single mode, prevent this; please follow the actions indicated below:
Ensure that all users have logged out of the QuickBooks data file before continuing.
The PCs should then be restarted.
Now, copy the data file to the desktop or another area that is not the original location of the file.
Repeat the process of copying the data file back to its starting point.
Log in to your QuickBooks account.
If none of these solutions work, the last step is to attempt updating your version of Windows to the most recent version if one is available.
Solution 4: Update Windows
Updates help prevent and, in many cases, fix installation issues, among other things. To update:
Bring the Window up to date.
After the installation of the updates is complete, restart your computer.
We hope that the solutions we've outlined in this post will assist you in fixing the QuickBooks error 6190-816 and restoring any data that has become inaccessible. You can contact our QuickBooks support on our helpline line number at +1800-615-2347 for further assistance in case you fail to fix the error.
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