A quick and easy guide to resolve QuickBooks error 6189 816
                     Solutions to Effectively 
Eradicate QuickBooks 
Error 6189 816
Issues while accessing the company file in QB can lead to errors and issues for the 
user. One such error is QuickBooks Error 6189 816, which can occur while 
opening the company file. This error code can get triggered due to many possible 
reasons, like a damaged file folder or incomplete QB installation. If you are getting 
the QuickBooks error code 6189 816, you can use the solutions provided below to 
eliminate it once and for all. 
If you are unable to perform the steps or resolve the error code on 
your own, you can reach out to us at 1-855-856-0042 to get assistance 
from our technical support team.

Common Causes for the QuickBooks Error Message 
6189 816 
You might be getting the QuickBooks Desktop error 6189 816 due to the 
following possible reasons –
1. Your QuickBooks Desktop is not updated to the latest release, and the obsolete 
version is incompatible with the company file.
2. The QuickBooks installation process is faulty or incomplete, and the installation 
files might be damaged/corrupted.
3. There are Windows registry issues, and the Windows drivers might be missing 
from the system.
4. There is a mismatch between the TLG and QBW files, and the ND file might be 
broken or damaged.
Troubleshooting Solutions for the QuickBooks Company 
File Error 6189 
QuickBooks is unable to open this company file error 6189 can be addressed by 
using the steps given below – 
Step 1 – Activate the Database Service to Mend the Network 
Connection Issues 
You can fix the QB error code 6189 816 by activating the database server manager 
in the following manner –
1. Find the database service utility in the Network Issues tab of the QB Tool 
Hub and choose the QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
2. Once you get a prompt to install it on your system, follow the on-screen 
instructions, and in the QB Database Manager menu, choose the Start 
Scan option if you see the company files.
3. If not, hit the Browse option to find them and tap the Start Scan option to repair 
the firewall permissions causing blockages automatically on running it.
4. After the scan ends, hit the Close button and launch the QB app on servers and 
workstations. 
Step 2 – Rename the QB Installation Files from the File Explorer Window 
To mend the company file issues, you need to rename the installation files from the file explorer.
1. Launch the File Explorer by pressing the Windows + E keys and hit the View tab to move 
to the File Extensions.
2. Choose Hidden Items and launch the File Explorer again to look for the QuickBooks 
Installation folder from the following locations:
•C:\ProgramData\Intuit\QuickBooks (year)
•C:\Users(current user)\AppData\Local\Intuit\QuickBooks (year)
•C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks (year)
•64-bit version C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks (year)
3. Now, right-click and hit the Rename option to modify the folder name by adding .old to it. 
Conclusion
You can easily terminate the QuickBooks Error 6189 816 by performing the steps 
given above. If the error code persists, you can call us at 1-855-856-0042 to get 
assistance from our QB experts.