What causes QuickBooks error 6190 and How to Fix it?

QuickBooks users face numerous errors, and most of them are related to the company file. Through this blog, we will discuss QuickBooks Error 6190, which shows up when a user tries to access a company file. It occurs when another user has already logged in to the file. When the error encounters, the user gets a message, “QuickBooks is unable to open this company file. It may have been opened by another user.” There are various reasons why error 6190 appears, such as damaged QuickBooks configuration files, outdated QuickBooks, and wrong multi-user access. Move to other blog sections to learn about causes and troubleshooting processes to eliminate the error.

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Reasons why you come across QuickBooks error code 6190?

Take a look at the factors given given below that give rise to this company file error:

1. Minor damage to QuickBooks configuration files with .nd and .tlg extensions.

2. Using an outdated QuickBooks desktop application.

3. QuickBooks is unable to connect with the server computer where the company file is saved.

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Troubleshooting Methods to Eliminate QuickBooks Desktop error 6190

Method 1. Get the latest release of the QuickBooks program

1. Close, open company files, then exit the QuickBooks Desktop application.
2. Go to your desktop and select the Windows Start icon.
3. From the list of All Programs, search and right-click the QuickBooks Desktop icon.
4. Click the Run as administrator option and move to the No Company Open screen.
5. Select the Help tab and then the Update QuickBooks Desktop option.
6. Choose the Options tab and click the Mark All button.
7. Click Update Now, select the Reset Update checkbox and click Get Updates.
8. Once the download completes, open QuickBooks and install the update.
9. After completing the installation process, restart your workstation.

Method 2. Repair the damaged TLG and ND file by renaming

1. Open File Explorer and then the folder containing QuickBooks files.
2. From the folder, look for the company files with extensions .ND and .TLG.
3. Right-click each configuration file one by one and click the Rename option.
4. Include the word .OLD after the extension and tap the Enter key on your keyboard.
5. After renaming the files, try to open QuickBooks.

Method 3. Use Quick Fix my File from the Tool Hub

1. Close QuickBooks, open the browser, and download the latest version of QuickBooks Tool Hub on your workstation.
2. Locate and open the QuickBooks Tool Hub.exe file and follow the instructions given on the screen.
3. Select the agree to the terms and conditions checkbox to complete the installation process.
4.  From the Windows Desktop, open the QuickBooks Tool Hub and choose Company File Issues.
5. Click Quick Fix my File and wait till it completes the repair.
6. Next, click OK and open QuickBooks again.

Try these alternate solutions if the above fixes fail to resolve it:

1. Run QuickBooks File Doctor from the tool hub.
2. Set folder permissions and configure hosting settings.

It’s time to conclude our advisory blog on QuickBooks Error 6190. We hope the fixation solutions discussed above will help you eradicate it. If you still face any difficulty, call us on our toll-free number +1-855-856-0042 and talk to certified QuickBooks professionals.

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