Looking for the steps involved in fixing QuickBooks error code 6160? If yes, then make sure to read this post ahead. This is basically a company file-related error and belongs to the 6000-error series. This error is said to be a runtime error that falls under the category of installation error and can be seen when installing QuickBooks-related software in the system. This error can hamper the overall working of the software and when it occurs the system freezes for a couple of seconds or minutes. Also, in certain situations, the program might crash completely. The software might not perform properly due to the occurrence of such an error. For more details, make sure to read the post till the end. Or you can also contact our team at +1-888-351-0999 and ask them to provide you with immediate support and assistance.

What leads to such an error in QuickBooks?

Below can be the factors causing such an error:

• In case of disabled dependency services on your system.
• Or if the permissions to turn on the software and hardware equipment may be insufficient.
• Another reason can be if QuickBooks is outdated.
• Or due to several add-ons or OLE controls on your browser can cause this error.
• OS configuration may be invalid.
• Another reason can be if the shortcuts would have been disabled in your system.

Steps to fix the issue

The user can perform the below steps to eliminate the issue:

• The very first step is to close the QuickBooks application running
• After that, press windows + R tabs at the same time, which would open the run box

• Click on the uninstall/change program option
• Go for QuickBooks and also click on uninstall or change

• And then uninstall and Reinstall QuickBooks on your server computer - Screenshot
• This will redirect you to the QuickBooks installation window
• Now, go to next tab and also click on the radio button against the repair tab
• The repair tab can be located at the bottom of the screen
• The last step is to click on the finish tab
• Reboot the system in response to the dialog box that will ask to reboot the system.
• It should be noted that the hosting will be turned off just in case you store the system file locally and use it on this system only.
• Open QuickBooks file.
• And from the utility tab, you are supposed to go for stop hosting multi-user access.
• The last step is to click on yes to complete the task, only if you get the prompt to stop hosting multiuser access

With this, we come to the end of the post, where we hope that the information shared in above might be of some help in getting rid of the QuickBooks error code 6160. However, if the user continues to face the same issue again and again, then it is suggested to get in touch with our team professionals right away at +1-888-351-0999 and let our experts handle the issue for you. We are a team of technically sound QuickBooks Premier Support experts who work round the clock to provide immediate support and assistance.

Error codes -6190 and -816
Open the folder that contains your company file.
Find which files have the same name as your company files, but with extensions . ND 
Right-click each file and choose Rename. Add the word OLD at the end of each file name 
Open your books again.

Hope This Helps,
Peter