How to Resolve QuickBooks Error Code 193?

Error 193:0xc1 occurs in QuickBooks when Windows fails to start the 'QuickBooksDBXX' service. This service is mandatory for the seamless functioning of the QuickBooks software. QuickBooks users can identify this problem by using the mailbag. One effective approach to getting rid of this error is by reinstalling your QuickBooks Desktop program.

There are other alternative approaches as well that can fix QuickBooks Error 193:0xc1, which we shall be explaining in this article. To avoid missing any steps, make sure you carefully read through each section.

 

Why does QuickBooks Error 193:0xc1 appear?

Go through the major causes given below to get familiar with the various causes behind this QuickBooks error.

•                In case some customer names are combined or have been removed, then the error may appear.

•                The error code 193:0xc1 can also occur when users attempt to access the names.

•                The QuickBooks files with the ".qbt" extension might be damaged.

•                Customer list might be damaged.

•                Using an outdated operating system can also lead to this QuickBooks error.

•                The QuickBooks company file might be damaged, therefore leading to this QuickBooks error.

 

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What are the different methods to fix QuickBooks Error 193:0xc1?

There are several troubleshooting techniques that can be followed in order to get this QuickBooks error 193 ousted from the system.

Method 1: The Security Features need to be updated in Windows

The most probable reason behind this error is a conflict between outdated Windows components and the QuickBooks Desktop. Users are, therefore, recommended to get their copy of QuickBooks updated at the earliest.

•                From the Start menu, navigate to the Control Panel.

•                Opt for Windows Update and then proceed to Check for Updates to see if there are any updates available.

•                Click on Install Now to begin the installation of any necessary updates.

•                Wait till the update process completes.

•                Try launching QuickBooks again after restarting your computer.

 

Method 2: Restart the QuickBooks Database Service

Usually, QuickBooks issues that relate to a multi-user mode can be sorted out by restarting the Database Server manager. Check out the following steps to restart the service related to the QuickBooks Database Server Manager. This method should aid in resolving Error code 193:0xc1.

•                Hit on Windows + R keys on your keyboard, and then type services.msc.

•                Next, press the Enter key to look in the list of services for the QuickBooks Database service, namely- "QuickBooksDBXX."

•                You are now required to restart this service. For that, right-click on it and then choose the Restart option.

•                Now, re-launch QuickBooks and go ahead with your usual operations to check if the error 193:0xc1 got fixed.

 

Method 3: Reinstalling the QuickBooks Desktop application

 To go for a clean installation of the QuickBooks application, follow the instructions provided below.

•                Use the Start menu to access the Control Panel.

•                Select Uninstall a Program or Add/Remove Programs.

•                Select QuickBooks, then click the Uninstall button.

•                Be patient as the operation completely uninstalls QuickBooks Desktop from your computer.

•                After that, download the appropriate version of QuickBooks Desktop, and then launch the installer to start the installation.

•                When requested, enter the license and product keys as the credentials for the product registration.

 

Method 5: Removing the '.qbt' files in Remote Store

Some specific issues in the files with the '.qbt' extension may provoke the Error code 193:0xc1. To resolve this issue, a viable avenue is to delete these files.

•                At the start, head to following path :

"C:\Program\Data\Intuit\QuickBooks Point of sale x.x\STex"

•                Look through all of the location's folders. Proceed to search bar to look for the ".qbt" files.

•                Once you've located each ".qbt" file, delete them all one by one.

•                Now, empty the recycle bin by right-clicking on it and opting for Empty the recycle bin.

•                Now, move on to creating a fresh remote file.

•                Select Create New Company, then enter the Company Name field.

•                Opt for Remote Store, then enter the phone number.

•                Sending a mailbag to the far-off retailer will now be necessary. Also, one copy must be mailed to the main office.

 

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