An effective way to fix QuickBooks Error 6189 and 816
                     RESOLVING TECHNIQUES TO EASILY MEND 
QUICKBOOKS ERROR 6189 AND 816
If you are unable to access the company file in QB, you might be 
getting the QuickBooks error 6189 on your screen. This error code 
can prevent users from running the QBW files and can get 
triggered due to some common reasons, like inadequate read/write 
permissions. You need to effectively resolve QuickBooks error 6189 
and 816 by using the reasons and detailed solutions mentioned in 
this blog below.
Issues with your company files in QB can be dismissed by using 
the solutions given below. In case these steps seem intimidating 
or difficult to comprehend, you can call us at 1.855.738.2784 to 
get direct help from our team of QB technicians.

QUICKBOOKS DESKTOP ERROR 6189 
816: MAIN REASONS & TRIGGERS
QuickBooks error message 6189 816 can arise due to the common 
causes & factors mentioned below –
• The company file you are trying to access is being accessed by 
another user in a single-user mode, leading to access issues.
• Your QuickBooks Desktop application might be outdated or 
obsolete, and the old version is not compatible with running the 
QBW file, leading to the 6189 error.
• The TLG file might be mismatched with the QBW files, and the 
ND file might be damaged, corrupted, or broken.
• Your QuickBooks Desktop is not correctly installed, and the 
setup file might be corrupted or damaged, leading to issues 
while running the application.
HOW TO EFFECTIVELY TERMINATE 
QUICKBOOKS COMPANY FILE ERROR 6189?
QuickBooks cannot open company file error code 6189 816 can be 
easily tackled by using the solutions given below –
Solution 1 – Run the Database Server 
Manager to Scan QBW Files from the 
Network Section
You can dismiss QB error code 6189 816 by scanning the QBW files for 
issues with the database server utility.
• Open QuickBooks Tool Hub to go to the Network Issues section and 
hit the QuickBooks Database Server Manager option to select Start 
Scan.
• Let the scan process fix the company file issues by hitting Browse to 
select the company file, and once the firewall permissions are 
repaired, hit Close.
• Lastly, re-launch QuickBooks to access the company data files again 
and check if the 6189 error message is successfully resolved.
Solution 2 – Rename the QB Installation 
Files from the View Tab of the File Explorer 
Window
Issues with the QBW access issues can be fixed by renaming the 
installation files from the Explorer window.
• Launch File Explorer by pressing the Windows + E keys and 
hitting the View tab to select the Hidden Items option.
• Re-launch File Explorer to look for the QB Installation Folder and 
access the Program Data folder from the C Drive to select 
QuickBooks.
• Now, ensure that all the important locations are found and right-
click them to hit the Rename option and hit OLD at the end of the 
file name, followed by hitting Enter.
CONCLUSION
The effective steps provided above can help you terminate 
QuickBooks error 6189 and 816 with ease. If you are still unable to run 
the QBW files, you might need to perform advanced troubleshooting 
by reaching out to our professionals at 1.855.738.2784 for assistance.