Are you facing QuickBooks error 6150? You might be wondering why it is happening on your computer when the same software is working fine on your friend’s computer. Well, no need to worry at all..!! By going through this article, you will get to know each and everything about this error from its cause, symptoms, and solution.

QuickBooks Error code 6150, 1006 mainly occurs when creating, opening, or using company files. When this error occurs you may see the following error message on your desktop screen:

quickbooks error message 6150 -1006 - Screenshot

QuickBooks Error 6150, 1006 usually occurs when your company file could have some issues that need to repair as soon as possible. However, this error can be fixed manually as well as automatically by using some troubleshooting methods.

Have you endeavored to get to your company file yet obstructed because of the QuickBooks Error 6150, 1006? Well confronting issues while getting to the organization document is very irritating as it prompts excessive deferral of work. However, just sit back and relax, our group of certified professionals is there to give you the perfect solution for such an error. We understand the way that it very well may be hard for you to fix the QuickBooks error code 6150 issue, remembering this we have come up with this article, where we will examine the different realities related with this error, and furthermore a few handy solutions to resolving of this error.


Here I am giving you a step-by-step solution to move out hassle-free from this error. Also you can take help from QuickBooks support team to get instant solution for QB errors. You can ring up at our toll-free number i.e. +1-844-539-0188, and our experts will be happy to assist you.

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Why QuickBooks Error Code 6150 occurs?

Error Code 6150 can be occurs due to following reasons.

  • When trying to open a damaged company file
  • Incomplete installation of QuickBooks Desktop
  • Corrupt download of QuickBooks Software
  • If some program or code mistakenly deleted from the QuickBooks
  • Infected company file.

Symptoms of QuickBooks Error 6150

  • Computer crashes frequently
  • Your computer might become sluggish
  • The static working of mouse and keyboard movement get interrupted.
  • CryptoWall virus and other malicious software can cause

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Easy Methods to Fix this QuickBooks Error Code 6150, 1006

Following are the quickest methods to resolve error code 6150, 1006.

  1. Try changing file extension if the error message is linked with the file extension of the company file. Once you link the company file with the correct extension, Error Code 6150 will disappear.
  2. Re-install or update the QuickBooks software.
  3. Only save ‘QuickBooks for Macintosh’ for Mac system & ‘QuickBooks for Windows’ for Window system
  4. Use adequate and efficient antivirus to keep your computer and QuickBooks software away from viruses and malware.

Sometimes this error do not fix even after using the above solution. So in that situation, you can try the following methods to get rid of from QuickBooks Error -6150, -1006.

Solution 1: Restore the Company File from Backup

One of a most effective method is to simply restore the company file from the backup to resolve the QuickBooks Error 6150. Just follow step by step to perform it as given below:

  • Open QuickBooks, click on the file and select “Open or Restore Company”.
Open or restore company file in QuickBooks - Screenshot
  • Click “Restore a backup copy” then click on “Next” appearing on your screen.
  • A new page will pop up on the screen. On the new page select “Local Backup” and hit the “Next” button
Choose the Local Backup
  • Search and select Company file backup location from the drop-down menu.
  • Select the backup with .qbb extension
Steps to Restore the Company File from Backup - 4
  • A new page with the name “Open or Restore Company” will open. Hit the “Next” button appearing on the screen.
Go to File menu, and choose Open or Restore Company
  • Go to the save-in drop-down menu, select the proffered location to restore the backup file with a new Filename in .qbw format.
Stepes to Restore the Company File from Backup - 5
  • Click on “Yes” to replace the old filename.
Steps to Restore the Company File from Backup - 6
  • Type “Yes” in the appeared column to completely replace and delete the old file. Press “OK”.
Stepes to Restore the Company File from Backup - 7

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Solution 2: Create and establish a New QuickBooks Desktop file from the beginning

  • Open the QuickBooks Desktop, select “Create a new company” on the “No Company Open” page.
no company open message - screenshot
  • Fill all the required information to create a new company and click the “Create Company”.
Steps to Create and establish a New QuickBooks Desktop file from the beginning - 3
  • You are all set to go…!! Start working.

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Solution 3: Use QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery

QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery tool - Screenshot

Our data recovery team will help you to repair and recover your damaged company files with the help of a tool named as QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery (ADR). Data recovery process takes a few days to recover data back.

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Solution 4: Check for CryptoWall

  • Firstly you need to Click on Windows Start button and type “File Explorer” into search option to open the Windows File Explorer.
  • After that search for QuickBooks folder and open it. Usually you will get this file on your C: drive.
  • Now find out the files that contains words like “decrypt” or “instructions” (.txt or .html).

Solution 5: Reinstalling QuickBooks software using clean install tool

  • The very first step is to move to the start tab
  • And then, select control panel and click on the uninstall a software
  • The next step is to select QuickBooks software and then uninstall
  • Moving ahead, the user needs to choose uninstall option and then carry out the given directions for deleting the software
Uninstall and Reinstall QuickBooks on your server computer - Screenshot
  • Once done with that, the user needs to download and start the QuickBooks clean install tool
  • After that, click on I accept and then hit continue
  • Now, select the QuickBooks version and then hit continue again
Select QuickBooks version and product version in clean install tool - Screenshot

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Author’s Words!

In spite of doing all this hard work, if you are encountering issues in fixing the QuickBooks Error 6150 then you can get in touch with us directly at QuickBooks premier support number i.e. +1-844-539-0188. We have a team proficient and expert technicians who strive to provide assistance to our customers and clients 24×7 worldwide. So we are just a call away…!!

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