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QuickBooks company file error 6150 usually occurs while creating, opening or using the company file in the QuickBooks desktop. The QuickBooks error message code 6150 comes up on the screen with a message, “We’re sorry. QuickBooks couldn’t open your company file. The QuickBooks error message 6150 basically appears when the company file is damaged or corrupted and some virus has attacked the software. To more about the QuickBooks company file error 6150, its causes and troubleshooting solutions. Read the article till the end.

If you need any technical assistance to resolve QuickBooks error 6150, then get assistance from the certified QuickBooks experts team by dialling our toll-free number (1.800.579.9430)

What are the reasons behind QuickBooks error message code 6150?

The QuickBooks error message code 6150 occurs due to the following reasons:

  • The software has been attacked by the CryptoWall virus that prevents the users from opening the QuickBooks company file.
  • Corrupt installation of QuickBooks desktop.
  • The QuickBooks company file is damaged or corrupted.

As you are aware of the causes behind QuickBooks company file error 6150, it will help you fix the error easily. Now, let us move to the solutions given below in order to fix the issue.

Best Possible Solutions to Resolve QuickBooks error message code 6150

Follow these troubleshooting steps to tackle QuickBooks company file error 6150:

Solution 1.  Check for Crypto Wall virus

  • Click on the Windows Start Menu.
  • Write “File Explorer” into search and open File Explorer.
  • Then, look for the QuickBooks folder located on your C: drive and open it.
  • Search for files containing with names “decrypt” or “instructions” (.txt or .html).
  • If you don’t find any such files, your system is safe.

If the files exist, the software is attacked by the virus, and you need to consult an anti-virus provider. Else, proceed to the next solution.

Solution 2. Restore company file using backup

QuickBooks uses the backup company file to create a new company file. Following are the steps to restore a backup company file:

  • Open QuickBooks desktop.
  • Navigate to the File menu and choose Open or Restore Company.
  • Select Restore a backup copy and then Next.
  • Choose Local Backup and then Next.
  • Search for the backup company file having a .qbb extension.
  • Choose a folder to save the restored company file and select Open.
  • At last, click Save.

If the QuickBooks error code 6150 still appears, try the next solution.

Solution 3. Recovering lost data using QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery

The lost data can be recovered in two ways:

Step 1. Using original transaction log file and ADR version of the company file:

  • Move to your desktop and create a new folder.
  • Name it as QBTest.
  • Navigate to the folder containing the company file.
  • With the folder, search for the .tlg file.
  • Then, copy the .tlg file and paste it to the new folder you created.
  • After that, open the QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery folder.
  • This time copy the .QBW.adr file and paste it to the new folder.
  • Go to the QBTest folder, and right-click on the .QBW.adr file and choose Rename.
  • Now, open QuickBooks and open the company file saved on the new QBTest folder.
  • Verify the transactions and click on the File menu.
  • Choose Utilities and then Verify Data to check the data integrity of the recovered file.
  • If this company file is fine, copy the file to the original location and move the damaged company file to a different location.

Step 2. Using the ADR version of the .QBW.adr and .TLG.adr file

  • Again, create a new folder on the desktop named QBTest.
  • Open the folder that holds the company file and search for the QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery folder.
  • Find .TLG.adr and .QBW.adr file, copy both the files and paste them to the QBTest folder.
  • Open the QBTest folder and remove .adr from both files.
  • Open QuickBooks and open the company file saved on the QBTest folder.
  • Choose Verify Data from the File menu and check the data integrity.
    If this company file is good, shift the damaged company file to a different location and send a copy of the company file from QBTest to the original location.

Hopefully, the troubleshooting procedure mentioned in the article helps you fix QuickBooks error 6150. If the problem persists, talk to the QuickBooks support team by calling us on our helpline number (1.800.579.9430).

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