What’s the deal with QuickBooks Error 6094, and how to resolve it?

# What’s the deal with QuickBooks Error 6094, and how to resolve it? ![What’s the deal with QuickBooks Error 6094, and how to resolve it](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/BydS2DjLlg.png) Want to access the company file stored on the server at a different location in multi-user mode but continuously failing and getting QuickBooks error 6094? If yes, there is no need for you to be worried, as getting multi-user errors is pretty common these days. You might be getting an error message with the error code, stating, “An error occurred when QuickBooks tried to start the database server that manages access to the QuickBooks company file.” If you don’t know what the database server manager is, it is a QuickBooks component that allows users to share or access company files with other computers on the network. Generally, such kinds of multi-user errors occur when any third-party security application blocks QuickBooks files. With this post, we will discuss with you all the reasons that often trigger QuickBooks error 6094 alongside their quick troubleshooting steps.<div style="display: flex; justify-content: undefined;"><blockquote class="JRvjq" id="ita7262" indentation="0" paragraphid="ugjgj1703">Are you looking for instant troubleshooting help to resolve QuickBooks error 6094? If yes, contact the QuickBooks error experts at 1.855.738.2784 and resolve the error in no time.</blockquote></div><h2 class="_47FE- i4to9" id="w9q2y86" level="2" textstyle="{"lineHeight":null}">What Causes QuickBooks Error Code 6094?</h2>Below-down we have mentioned all the possible reasons that often prompt QuickBooks error code 6094:<div><ol class="_0HbzQ" id="1k8gh116" indentation="0" offset="0" start="1"><li class="qC1A6" dir="auto" id="kaiyk117">Any third-party anti-virus application has blocked QuickBooks files.</li><li class="qC1A6" dir="auto" id="i13gp119">There is some damage done to the QuickBooks files.</li></ol></div>Also Recommended: <a class="_6rfgi WYvCk" data-hook="web-link" href="https://blog.accountinghelpline.com/quickbooks-desktop-issues/quickbooks-error-h202/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">What is Error Code H202 in QuickBooks?</a><h2 class="_47FE- i4to9" id="5a7wq148" level="2" textstyle="{"lineHeight":null}">What should be done to overcome QuickBooks error 6094?</h2><h3 class="rOn5z i4to9" id="v0vum179" level="3" textstyle="{"lineHeight":null}">Solution 1: Restore QuickBooks files from the list of blocked programs in the anti-virus application</h3>Procedure for the AVG Anti-Virus applicationTo prevent QuickBooks Directory from being scanned:<div><ol class="_0HbzQ" id="cu8ld309" indentation="0" offset="0" start="1"><li class="qC1A6" dir="auto" id="6igs0310">At first, exit out QuickBooks Desktop if you are working with it.</li><li class="qC1A6" dir="auto" id="vqvzj312">Open AVG Anti-Virus User Interface and double-click the Resident Shield option from the left panel.</li><li class="qC1A6" dir="auto" id="urls7314">Click on the Manage Exceptions option.</li><li class="qC1A6" dir="auto" id="831uc316">Select the Add Path option and then type C:\Program Files\Intuit. Note: In case QuickBooks Desktop is installed at a different location, then add the path to that specific location.</li><li class="qC1A6" dir="auto" id="osvba332">Click on the OK button.</li><li class="qC1A6" dir="auto" id="ndzpe419">At last, select the Save Changes option.</li></ol></div>To verify whether any QuickBooks file is blocked:<div><ol class="_0HbzQ" id="1chr4668" indentation="0" offset="0" start="1"><li class="qC1A6" dir="auto" id="ztyyi669">On AVG Anti-Virus User Interface, click on the History option.</li><li class="qC1A6" dir="auto" id="3lgdp671">Choose the Virus Vault option.</li><li class="qC1A6" dir="auto" id="nh0ax673">In the list of quarantined (blocked) files, look for files related to QuickBooks Desktop, such as qb.exe, qbw32.exe, qbdbmgr.exe, or qbdbmgrn.exe, etc.</li><li class="qC1A6" dir="auto" id="apeo5675">Select the necessary QuickBooks files and choose the Restore option. </li><li class="qC1A6" dir="auto" id="19sv5677">Hit the Close button.</li></ol></div><h3 class="rOn5z i4to9" id="e2vw4873" level="3" textstyle="{"lineHeight":null}">Solution 2: Get QuickBooks Desktop for Windows repaired</h3><div><ol class="_0HbzQ" id="ro5yi1030" indentation="0" offset="0" start="1"><li class="qC1A6" dir="auto" id="sqwpm1031">Open the Windows Start menu, type “Control Panel” in the search box, and select Control Panel from the top of the list.</li><li class="qC1A6" dir="auto" id="osu881033">In Control Panel, click on the Programs and Features option.</li><li class="qC1A6" dir="auto" id="hadlq1035">Then select the Uninstall a Program option.</li><li class="qC1A6" dir="auto" id="0z4751037">Look for QuickBooks in the list of programs and select it.</li><li class="qC1A6" dir="auto" id="10w6k1039">Click on the Repair option and then hit the Next button.</li><li class="qC1A6" dir="auto" id="djp141041">Once QuickBooks Desktop repairing is done, click on the Finish button.</li><li class="qC1A6" dir="auto" id="turut1043">At last, restart the computer.</li></ol></div><h2 class="_47FE- i4to9" id="ynbck1116" level="2" textstyle="{"lineHeight":null}">Conclusion</h2>Even after following the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the post, if you are still unable to access the company file and are receiving QuickBooks error 6094, we suggest that you manually update the QuickBooks desktop application and see if that fixes the error. Our QuickBooks support team is also available to assist you. For immediate troubleshooting assistance, all you need to do is dial 1.855.738.2784.Recommended To Read: <a href="https://hackmd.io/@edwardmartinqb/set-up-quickbooks-payroll-direct-deposit-using-these-simple-steps">How to do direct deposit payroll in QuickBooks?</a>