Last Updated on January 30, 2022 by
QuickBooks has continuously maintained its market position for serving the accounting demands of enterprises, particularly small and medium-sized firms. It manages the company’s financial operations and performs miracles when it comes to accounting data management. However, this does not imply that it is error-free; users may discover issues when working with the software. Error 6189–83 is an example of such an error.
The error 6189-83 usually occurs when you try to open the company file. It is commonly encountered when a computer that is not a server is hosting a company file.
Anyway, with the help of this post, we will learn how to rectify this agitating error forever.
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Triggers that Cause Quickbooks Error 6189 to Occur
- QuickBooks is not functioning with full administrative privileges.
- On the server computer, the company file is not stored.
- The .ND and .TLG files have been corrupted.
Solutions to 6189 Error
Method 1: Update Quickbooks
- Open QuickBooks Desktop, then Go to Help > Update QuickBooks Desktop, and finally click on the Update Now button in the upper right corner.
- Now choose Reset Update and click Get Updates.
- Close QuickBooks after the update is complete.
Method 2: Download Quickbooks Tool Hub
- First, download QuickBooks Tools Hub and navigate to your downloads.
- QuickBooksToolsHub.exe can be found in your downloads folder.
- Allow this app to make modifications by clicking Yes.
- Now, select Next to install it, and then Yes to accept the licensing agreement.
- Click Next, then Install (It may take some time)
- When the installation is finished, click Finish.
- Now, launch QuickBooks Tool Hub (Icon will be available on your desktop)
- From the Company File Issues tab, you have to Run QuickBooks File Doctor.
Method 3: Modifying .ND and .TLG File
QuickBooks company files can be executed on a network or in multi-user mode using .ND and .TLG files. If these files are damaged or corrupted, QuickBooks Error -6189, -83 will occur, and renaming them will assist you in resolving the issue.
- Open your QuickBooks company file in the following directory: C:\Users\Public\Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company File [Default Location]
- Now seek for files with the.ND and.TLG extensions.
- Right-click on them and choose Rename. At the end of the file, type “.OLD.”
- For example, CompanyName.qbw.ND has been renamed CompanyName.qbw.ND.OLD.
- CompanyName.qbw.TLG has been renamed CompanyName.qbw.TLG.OLD.
- To confirm, click Yes.
Method 4: Run Quickbooks Database Server Manager
- Firstly, download QuickBooks Tools Hub and navigate to your downloads.
- Install the Tool Hub.
- When the installation is finished, click Finish.
- Now, launch QuickBooks Tool Hub (Icon will be available on your desktop)
- From the home page of Tool Hub, you have to navigate to the network issues tab. It can be found on the left side of the screen.
- You will find QuickBooks Database Server Manager in this section of the tool. Click on it and the QBDSM will get initiated.
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Method 5: Copy the Company Files to Desktop
- Right-click on the desktop screen and select New Folder.
- Now navigate to the current location of your company’s files.
- Right-click on the company file and choose Copy (Ctrl+C).
- Then, in your New Folder, right-click and select Paste (Ctrl+V).
- Now, hold down the Ctrl key and don’t let go until No Company Open Window appears on the screen.
- Click the Open or Restore an Existing Company button.
- Choose Click Next after opening a company file.
- Navigate to the desktop file you copied to a new folder.
- Then click the Open button.
Examine the Location of Your Company’s Files
- Navigate to the ‘Scan Folders’ tab.
- Click Browse and navigate to the location where your company file is stored (.QBW)
- Click ‘OK’ and then ‘Start Scan.’
Method 6: Restore Backup Data
If you’re still unable to launch Quick-Books after copying it to the desktop, it’s possible that your company files (.QBW) are having problems. You can address it by restoring the most recent backup.
- Quick-Books Desktop should be closed first.
- Right now, Hold down the Ctrl key and don’t let go until No Company appears. On the screen, there is an open window.
- Open or restore an existing company by clicking the Open or restore an existing company button.
- Select Click Next after restoring a backup copy.
- Now, follow the on-screen prompts to restore the most recent backup.
Method 7: Using task Manager
- Log in to your computer as an Administrator.
- To open task manager, use Ctrl+Shift+Esc.
- To view the QuickBooks Process, choose the first option and hit Q on the keyboard.
- Then, pick QuickBooks processes (QBW32.exe, qbupdate.exe, and QBDBMgr.exe) and press the End Task button.
- Open QuickBooks Company File now.
Conclusion!
This was a detailed post on the error code 6189-83, hope you enjoyed and learned from the article at the same time.
