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How to Permanently Address QuickBooks error 6190-816?
How to Permanently Address QuickBooks error 6190-816?
If you are struggling with QuickBooks error 6190-816 and want an instant solution for it, then contact the certified QuickBooks expert’s team by calling us on our helpline number 1.800.579.9430

QuickBooks error code 6190 and 816 arises when the user tries to open the company file, but the file is in use by another user in single-user mode. When the QuickBooks error code 6190-816 triggers, the user gets a message, “QuickBooks is unable to open this company file.” Damaged or corrupted company file can also be the reasons behind QuickBooks error message 6190-816. This blog will brief you on QuickBooks error message code 6190 and 816, its causes and solutions, so read carefully till the end.

What are the factors responsible for QuickBooks error 6190-816?

Here are some possible causes behind the error:

  • You are using an old version of the QuickBooks desktop application.
  • QuickBooks company file is damaged or corrupted.

Let us walk you through the troubleshooting procedure given below.

Quick Troubleshooting Methods for QuickBooks error 6190-816

Following are the simplest troubleshooting methods to fix the error:

Method 1. Download the latest update of QuickBooks Desktop

The steps given below will help you update QuickBooks manually:

  1. Close QuickBooks.
  2. Open the Windows Start menu.
  3. Look for QuickBooks Desktop and right-click on its icon.
  4. Choose the Run as administrator option.
  5. When the No Company Open screen appears, go to the Help menu and click Update QuickBooks Desktop.
  6. Move to the Options tab.
  7. Click Mark All and then Save.
  8. Go to the Update Now tab and mark the Reset Update checkbox.
  9. To start the download, click on Get Updates.
  10. When the download completes, reopen QuickBooks Desktop.
  11. Click Yes to start the installation.
  12. Restart your computer.

If the error continues, move on to the next method.

Method 2.  Run QuickBooks File Doctor

You need to have QuickBooks Tool Hub in order to run the File Doctor tool. Follow these steps to get the latest version of the tool hub:

  1. Close QuickBooks.
  2. Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
  3. Move to Downloads and open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file you downloaded.
  4. Follow the on-screen steps to install the application and agree to the terms and conditions.
  5. When the install completes, the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon will appear on the desktop.
  6. Open the tool hub by double-clicking on its icon.
  7. Within the tool hub, choose Company File Issues.
  8. Click Run QuickBooks File Doctor.
  9. From the drop-down menu, choose the company file.
  10. Select the middle Check your File option.
  11. Enter login credentials and click Next.
  12. Let the tool fix the company file and network issues.

We hope the troubleshooting steps discussed in the blog help you fix QuickBooks error 6190-816. If you face any trouble performing the methods, get in touch with certified QuickBooks professionals by dialling our helpline number 1.800.579.9430.