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All You Need to know about QuickBooks error 6150

QuickBooks error 6150 usually trigger when the tries to create, open or work on the company file. The error often shows up on the screen with an error message, “We’re sorry. QuickBooks couldn’t open your company file.” The user might experience frequent QuickBooks and Windows crashes on the occurrence of this error. The error also obstructs the user from opening the company file on QuickBooks. Follow the entire blog to get detailed information on QuickBooks error 6150, its causes and solutions.

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Reasons why you come across QuickBooks error message 6150?

Following are some possible causes behind the error:

  1. Partial or corrupt installation of QuickBooks.
  2. The company file that QuickBooks trying to access is missing.
  3. The company file is damaged or corrupted.

Scroll to the troubleshooting procedure given below and choose the most appropriate solution. 

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Know Steps to Deal with QuickBooks Desktop error 6150

Given below are some basic troubleshooting solutions to resolve the error:

Solution 1. Examine QuickBooks for Crypto wall virus

In some cases, the error occurs when a malicious software or virus, like CryptoWall, prevents QuickBooks from opening the company file. So, we need to do a quick check on QuickBooks before proceeding to troubleshoot:

  1. Click the Windows Start menu.
  2. Open File Explorer.
  3. Locate and open the QuickBooks folder.
  4. Search for the files having words ‘decrypt’ or ‘instructions’ (.txt or .html).

If there are no such files, your workstation and QuickBooks is safe. You can proceed to the next solution. If such files exist, your computer has been attacked by the Cryptowall virus. You need to connect with your anti-virus provider.

Solution 2. Try to restore company file using backup

Restoring the company file using backup creates a fresh company file hence fixing the damage. To restore the file using backup, you need to move it to your local hard drive if it is saved on a USB or cloud hosting service. The steps given below will guide you through the troubleshooting process:

  1. Open QuickBooks, choose the File menu and then click Open or Restore Company.
  2. Next, click Restore a backup copy and then Next.
  3. Choose Local Backup and then Next.
  4. Search for the backup company file having extension .qbb on your workstation.
  5. Choose a folder where you want to save the restored company file.
  6. Next, choose Open and then click Save.
  7. You are ready to work from the new company file.

We have tried our best to help you resolve QuickBooks error 6150. Hopefully, you have successfully resolved the error after following the above troubleshooting solutions. If the error is still occurring, contact the QuickBooks technical support team by calling us on our helpline number +1 800-417-5147.

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