# How to Resolve QuickBooks Error 6094 Quickly and Easily


<p>Has your QuickBooks ever displayed the message, ‘An error occurred when QuickBooks tried to start the database server that manages access to the QuickBooks company file. Error (-6094, 0)” message? This message pops up when you encounter <b>QuickBooks error 6094</b> when you try to open the software. If you are also facing the same error, read this detailed article to find out what exactly causes the error to occur and how to debug it.</p><p><b><i></i></b></p><blockquote><b><i>If you have any questions regarding error 6094 in QuickBooks, feel free to contact our team of professionals at 1.855.738.2784.</i></b></blockquote><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Why do you encounter Error Code 6094 in QuickBooks Desktop?</h2><div>You come across the error message 6094 for the following reasons-</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The anti-virus installed on your Windows desktop has not been updated.</li><li>Two crucial files named qbdmgr.exe and qbdmgrN.exe are in the virus vault.</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Also Recommended:&nbsp;<a href="https://blog.accountinghelpline.com/quickbooks-payroll-error/3-primary-ways-to-eliminate-quickbooks-error-416/">What is Error Code 416 in QuickBooks?</a></i></b></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Ways to Overcome QuickBooks Desktop Error 6094</h2></div><div>Read further to know how to deal with the error code 6094-</div><div>Usually, QuickBooks Error 6094 arises when the software fails to start the database server that manages access to the company file. Frequently, this error is caused by interference from antivirus programs like AVG, Avast, or others which may mistakenly quarantine essential QuickBooks files like qbdmgr.exe and qbdmgrN.exe. We'll walk you through the precise causes of the error in this guide and provide effective solutions to fix it.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Solution 1: Troubleshooting methods for AVG antivirus users</h3><div>If you are using AVG anti-virus, follow the below-mentioned steps to resolve the issue-</div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Steps 1: Restrict the scanning of QuickBooks Desktop Directory</h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Go to the AVG Anti-Virus User Interface and make sure to exit the QuickBooks application.</li><li>Tap twice on ‘Resident Shield’, then select ‘Manage Exceptions’.</li><li>Click ‘Add Path’ to add ‘C:\Program Files\Intuit’.</li><li>Hit ‘OK’ and then ‘Save Changes’.</li></ul><h4 style="text-align: left;">Steps 2: Restore the qbdmgr.exe and qbdmgrN.exe Files</h4></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>In the AVG Anti-Virus User Interface, go to ‘History’ and select ‘Virus Vault’.</li><li>Now, search for the ‘qbdmgr.exe’ and ‘qbdmgrN.exe’ quarantined QuickBooks files.</li><li>Next, hit ‘Restore’, then ‘Close’.</li><li>Finally, run your QuickBooks Desktop.</li></ul><h4 style="text-align: left;">Steps 3: Go to the Installation Directory to See the Renamed Files</h4></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Exit your QuickBooks application and go to the C drive from ‘My Computer’ or ‘This PC’. Follow the path: ‘C: \Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks’.</li><li>Now, check if any files were re-named in the installation directory.</li><li>If yes, then rename the file again to its former name, that is, the original name.</li><li>Once done, rerun QuickBooks Desktop.</li></ol><h3 style="text-align: left;">Solution 2: Download and install QuickBooks Tool Hub and launch the Quick Fix My Programs Tool</h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>First of all, download QuickBooks Tool Hub.&nbsp;</li><li>Once downloaded, save the ‘QuickBooksToolHub.exe’ file to an easily accessible location.</li><li>Now, run the file and begin to install the application.</li><li>Proceed with the instructions displayed on the screen.</li><li>After the installation process is completed, run the software and go to the ‘Program Problems’ menu.</li><li>Tap on the ‘Quick Fix my Program’ tool.</li><li>Let the tool run and fix the errors. Once it is done, reopen QuickBooks Desktop.</li></ul><div>We hope that performing the solutions above will help you get rid of <b>QuickBooks error 6094</b>. If the problem persists after using the troubleshooting methods or if you find it complicated to troubleshoot the error, immediately contact our certified QuickBooks technical experts for guidance at our toll-free number <b>1.855.738.2784</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Recommended reading: <a href="https://hackmd.io/@johnsmithmarketer47/5-effective-solutions-to-fix-quickbooks-error-12007">QuickBooks Error 12007, How to Fix it?</a></i></b></div></div>