This article contains information about QuickBooks Error code 6150 and this will show you how to fix this error both manually and automatically. This Error 6150 occurs when the user tries to access the company file & has multiple possible causes.

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This article will help you troubleshoot some common error messages related to error 6150 that you may receive. If you want to hire a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, give a call at +1-855-441-4417. Here is a screenshot of the actual error:

QuickBooks Error Code -6150, -1006

An error appears when users trying to establish, open,or work on the company file of QB. Please try to open the company file again. This error code 6150 can be fixed by performing certain systematic troubleshooting steps.

Symptoms of Quickbooks Error code 6150

Your computer frequently crashes with this error 6150 when running the same program.

Error 6150 appears and crashes the active program window.

Windows runs slowly and mouse or keyboard input responds slowly.

Quickbooks Error 6150 is displayed.

Your system freezes for a few seconds at a time.

The Error 6150 and 1006 messages can appear during program installation, while an Intuit Inc.-related software program is running, during Windows startup or shutdown, or even during the installation of the Windows operating system. Keeping a check on when and where this error occurs is an important piece of information in troubleshooting the problem.

Causes of Quickbooks Error 6150 and 1006

QB-related files deleted by another program maliciously or mistakenly.

Incomplete or damaged Quickbooks Software.

Malware or Virus infection that will corrupt Windows system files or QB-related program files.

QuickBooks Company Files are corrupted or damaged.

Someone has mistakenly changed the file extension of QuickBooks Company files.

When the user tries to open portable company file without opening QuickBooks Software.

When the user tries to save QuickBooks Mac files in QuickBooks Windows version.

The reason behind the occurrence of the error is that the file you are trying to access is on a damaged platform. The same error can also occur when you try to restore data from a corrupted drive. There are few other error codes that can come under error 6150 are like 1006,01004. The possible causes for 6160-1006 are as follows.

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How to Fix QuickBooks Error 6150

Solution 1: Restore QuickBooks Backup Company Files

First, open QuickBooks and then click on the File menu from the top menu bar.

menu from the top menu bar. Next, in the File drop-down menu, select the Restore a Backup Copy option.

option. After that click on the Local Backup option.

option. Then, choose the location where you’ve saved the backup company files. To do this, click on the Look in the drop-down menu.

the drop-down menu. The backup company file that you’ve created should’ve (.qbb) file extension. Once you find the file, select it.

Next, click on the Open option.

option. Then, you need to choose a location where you want to restore the backup company files on your computer. Click on the Save in drop-down menu to select the desired location.

drop-down menu to select the desired location. In the File Name field, enter ‘New Company’.

field, enter ‘New Company’. To save the file with (.qbw) file extension automatically, checkmark the box stating Saves as Filed .

. Finally, click on the Yes to confirm the selection.

Solution 2: Create a New QuickBooks Company File

Open a sample company file and ensure is there any issues with the company file. If the sample company file shows an error at the time of opening, it is an indication that the installation has damaged and it has to be repaired.

Solution 3: Use Auto Data Recovery to Retrieve Lost Data

Use Auto Data Recovery copy

Recover a backup from before the error occurred or restore your Auto Data Recovery copy of your company file. If the problem continues.

Wrapping Up

QB also provides a solution to resolve the issues. Try the given solution. If the error still exists, contact QuickBooks Technical Support and get help from there.

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