QuickBooks Error 6094 0 occurs when the anti-virus software such as AVG Antivirus, etc is blocking to access QuickBooks Desktop. Error Code 6094, -0 (6010, 2) generally arises when an anti-virus got the new updates.
You may see this error as given below:
An error occurred when QuickBooks tried to start the database server that manages access to the QuickBooks company file. Error (-6094,0)
In this post, we’ll discuss the causes and solution steps to fix it.
Things to do before troubleshooting this error
If you can open QuickBooks, please create the backup prior to the troubleshooting steps because if there would be any problem in between the process, you can recover the data.
- Open QuickBooks
- Go to File > Back Up Company > Create Local Backup
- Now follow onscreen instructions to create a company file backup
Causes for QuickBooks Error Code 6094, -0
- Recent antivirus update
- Antivirus is blocking QuickBooks Desktop
Quick Note: The process to fix this error may be complex, you can speak with our experts for a quick resolution.
3 Simple Steps to Fix QuickBooks Error 6094, -0
We need to ensure that antivirus is not scanning the QuickBooks directory and none of the QuickBooks files are quarantined.
Step 1: Update QuickBooks Desktop
- Open QuickBooks Desktop
- Go to Help > Update QuickBooks Desktop…
- Click on Update Now
- Click Get Updates
- It may take some time to update the QuickBooks Desktop
- Click Close
Step 2: Ensure to setup an exception in antivirus for QuickBooks files
Before taking the below troubleshooting steps, ensure to close QuickBooks Desktop.
AVG Antivirus
A simple way to check, If the QuickBooks files are quarantined.
- Close QuickBooks Desktop
- Open AVG Antivirus and click on the Menu(top right side)
- Under Tools, click on Quarantine
- If you see any QuickBooks file such as qb.exe, qbw32.exe, qbdbmgr.exe, etc. in quarantine, move the cursor to file and click on the three dots, and choose Restore
- Click Close
Add exception to avoid QuickBooks directory for scan
- Close QuickBooks Desktop
- Open AVG Antivirus
- Click Menu
- Select Settings then under General tab, choose Exceptions
- Click Add Exception
- Select Browse and navigate to C:/Program files(x86)/Intuit
- Click OK to add the exception
We only took the example of AVG Antivirus in Step 2, ensure to contact your Antivirus support team for the right troubleshooting steps.
Step 3: Repair QuickBooks Desktop
- Press Windows+R keys together to open the Run command
- Type Control and click OK
- Select Program > Programs and Features
- Now choose QuickBooks Desktop from the list and click Uninstall. If asks, click Yes
- Click Next
- Choose Repair and click Next
- Click Repair
- You may get a Files in use window choose Automatically close and attempt to restart applications and click OK
- It may take some time to repair QuickBooks
- Once the repair process is completed click on Finish
After following all the steps, you’ll no longer face QuickBooks Error Code -6094, 0 but in case if the same problem still exists, you can speak with our experts for a quick resolution.
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Anti Virus may have something to do with this error (-6094, ), but it has been my experience that it has more to do with upgrading from an older version of QB to a current version.
This error is in direct response to trying to restore a data file that is too old for the current version.
(i.e. – Upgrading from QB 2006 to QB 2021. )
Simple as that.
The solution is to step up from QB 2006 to QB 2010, Then to QB 2014, and then finally to QB 2021.
Intuit will assist, but at a cost.
Good Luck!
Thank you, Mart. It will really help other users. In case you need to download the old product please follow the below posts.
1. Download the Old QuickBooks Pro Version
2. Download the Old QuickBooks Premier Version
3. Download the Old QuickBooks Enterprise Version
4. Download the Old QuickBooks Point of Sale Version