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QuickBooks Error 6094: An effective Troubleshooting Guide

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Mark Williams
·Nov 12, 2021·

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QuickBooks Error 6094 An effective Troubleshooting Guide.png Want to access the company file saved on the server at a different location, but every time you try to switch to multi-user mode, QuickBooks error 6094 pops up on the screen? If yes, then there is no need for you to be worried as getting multi-user errors is pretty common nowadays. You might be getting an error message with the error pop-up, stating, “An error occurred when QuickBooks tried to start the database server that manages access to the QuickBooks company file.” It is seen that such multi-user errors usually happen when any third-party security application blocks necessary QuickBooks installation files, such as qbdbmgrn.exe or qbw32.exe, etc. Dealing with multi-user errors can be a daunting task for many users. Therefore, we have come up with this post to share with you all the possible troubleshooting steps to QuickBooks error 6094.

Want to get rid of QuickBooks error 6094 without wasting any time on troubleshooting procedures? If yes, don’t hesitate to ask for help from our QuickBooks support team by dialing 1.800.579.0391.

What causes QuickBooks error code 6094?

Below-down we have mentioned all the possible reasons that can trigger QuickBooks error code 6094 while attempting to switch to multi-user mode :

  • Any third-party security application has blocked necessary QuickBooks installation files.
  • Due to damaged QuickBooks program files.

Also read : Quickbooks error 6189

What should you do to rectify QuickBooks error 6094?

Solution 1) Get the blocked QuickBooks files restored from the third-party security application

Procedure for the AVG Anti-Virus application

To restore the QuickBooks installation files that are blocked:

  • Open AVG Anti-Virus User Interface and then select the History menu.
  • Choose the Virus Vault option from the drop-down menu.
  • Look for the QuickBooks installation files that are quarantined (blocked) and select them.
  • Click on the Restore option and then hit the Close button.

To check for renamed files in the QuickBooks installation directory:

  • At first, exit out QuickBooks Desktop if it is running.
  • Open the Windows File Explorer by pressing Windows + E keys on the keyboard.
  • In the Windows File Explorer, navigate to the following path: C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks.
  • In the folder, look for files that were renamed by AVG Anti-Virus (For example: QBDBMGRN_AVG_RESTORED).
  • Now, you need to rename the file back to the original name (For example: qbdbmgrn.exe)

To make exceptions to prevent the QuickBooks directory from being scanned:

  • Open AVG Anti-Virus User Interface
  • Double-click the Resident Shield tab (located on the left panel) and choose the Manage Exceptions option.
  • Select the Add Path button and then type C:\Program Files\Intuit.
  • Hit the OK button and then Save Changes.

    Solution 2) Repair the QuickBooks Desktop program for Windows

  • Select the Windows Start menu, type “Control Panel” in the search box, and then open Control Panel.
  • In the control panel, select the Program and Features option.
  • Look for the QuickBooks programs in the installed programs list and select it.
  • Click on the Repair option and then hit the Next button.
  • Once QuickBooks Desktop repairing is done, hit the Finish button.
  • At last, restart the computer.

Conclusion:

In case you still can’t switch to multi-user mode and get QuickBooks error 6094 even after following all the troubleshooting solutions we have mentioned above, then the version of installed QuickBooks Database Server Manager might not be compatible with the QuickBooks Desktop application version. We suggest you compare versions of both the Database Server Manager and QuickBooks Desktop and check whether they are compatible with each other or not. You can also reach our QuickBooks error experts at 1.800.579.0391 and get the error resolved immediately.