Fix QuickBooks Error 6150, -1006 (4 Proven Ways)

QuickBooks users often get "QuickBooks error 6150" when attempting to open the Company file for the first time. There are a variety of reasons why this error may occur.If you're using QuickBooks and getting the same error code, read this blog post till the end and you will learn some proven methods to fix QuickBooks error code 6150 1006.

Though the troubleshooting methods provided further in this post are easy-to-perform, it’s not rare for error 6150 to persist or reoccur.

Solution 1: Check for Computer Viruses and Malware

In certain cases, harmful components may cause QuickBooks errors, thus the first step is to scan for malware or viruses that may be infecting your computer.

Windows Defender, a built-in software, may be used for this purpose. Detecting harmful components is its primary function. You can figure out how to continue with this solution by following the underlying stages.

·         Click on the Start menu search box, and type "Windows Defender."

·         Press OK to continue.

·         Installed programs will show up in a list on your device. Select Windows Defender from the drop-down menu.

·         Choose "Scan" from the queue window's drop-down menu. Windows Defender will detect malicious components when you do this.

·         Harmful components will be auto-repaired. You'll get an email when the scan is complete.

·         Reboot to preserve the new settings. Use any antivirus application instead.

Solution 2: Check the Third-Party Security Suite

It is common for third-party antivirus software to prevent specific apps from operating. So, to avoid internal conflicts, we recommend disabling any third-party security applications you may have installed on your device.

·         Disable Real-Time Protection.

·         Click the Start button to bring up the Start menu.

·         Select the Settings app from the list that appears when you type "Settings."

·         Navigate to the "Update and Security" section of the Settings app.

·         Then, choose "Windows Security" from the drop-down option.

·         You'll then be able to access the Manage Settings for "Virus and Threat Protection."

·         To turn off Real-Time Protection, open the "Real-Time Protection" box and choose the "Off" option.

·         Say so when you wish the "Real-Time Protection" to be resumed.

·         Confirm the recent changes by clicking the OK button in the confirmation dialog box.

Once the security suite is off and your device is rebooted, check to see whether the error persists or not. You should remove the third-party security software from your device if the error continues.

 

Solution 3: Restore from a previous backup

We recommend restoring from a backup in this step. This procedure is the option for individuals who have previously backed up their data. Customers report that the QuickBooks Error is gone after restoring the backup. To restore the backup, these are the actions that need to be taken.

·         Launch the QuickBooks software and choose File from the main menu. When the menu appears, choose "Restore Company." Please choose "Restore a backup copy" from the drop-down menu and press the Next button.

·         Select the "Company file" backup location from the Local Backup drop-down menu. Now, pick the ".qbb" backup that you want to save. As a next step, choose the "Save in," then navigate to the directory where you want to restore the backup data.

·         Enter a new "Company File" name in the File-name box. Also, ensure that the recovered File is saved in the ".qbw" format by checking the Save as a box. Once you've completed the preceding steps and the confirmation dialog box appears, click Yes to proceed with the restoration.

 

Solution 4: Update the QuickBooks software.

If none of those mentioned above options work, you may want to consider updating QuickBooks to fix Error 6150. You may get what you want this way.

·         Once the QuickBooks app has been launched, go to "Help" from the menu. "Update QuickBooks" is found in the menu.

·         Make your selections and then click on the "Get Updates" button from a menu that appears.

·         Go to the Update column and choose "Maintenance Releases link" from the drop-down menu.

·         Exit QuickBooks and check to see whether the mistake has been fixed or not.

Wrapping Up!

Hopefully, you'll be able to use the information in this article to solve your QuickBooks Error 6150. If you're still having trouble with QuickBooks error 6150, -1006, you can contact our QuickBooks specialists at +18007611787 to for quick and precise solutions.