Where Is the QBW.INI File Located?

The QBW.INI file is normally located in the default QuickBooks installation directory.  That location depends on your QuickBooks version and your version of Microsoft Windows, which are outlined below. To avoid searching for files, the easiest way to locate the QBW.INI file is to open the Tech Help window. With QuickBooks open, open the Tech [...]

What Is Intuit’s Service Discontinuation or Sunshine Policy for QuickBooks?

Intuit regularly improves QuickBooks and discontinues support for older versions.  Generally speaking, Intuit introduces new versions in the fall of a calendar year.  For example, in September 2008, Intuit introduced the QuickBooks 2009 series of products.  During April or May of the following year, versions more than 2 steps away from the current version will [...]

What Versions of QuickBooks Financial Software Are Compatible With POS?

Point of Sale Basic 9.0 and Point of Sale Pro 9.0 are compatible with the following versions of QuickBooks financial software: QuickBooks Pro and Premier 2007 to 2010 QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 7.0 to 10.0 Point of Sale Basic 8.0 and Point of Sale Pro 8.0 are compatible with these versions of QuickBooks: QuickBooks Pro and [...]

What Does Error Code -6108, -105 Mean?

According to Intuit, Error Code -6108, -105: “The QuickBooks company file cannot be opened.  Verify the users have Windows permissions.” is an error that can occur for one of several reasons: more than 1 computer has hosting turned on (when only 1 computer should) you’re not running the latest release for your version of QuickBooks [...]

What Does Error Code 16638 85757 Mean?

According to Intuit, Error Code 16638 85757 occurs in QuickBooks 2006 when using online banking and indicates that your QuickBooks company file is damaged or you’re attempting to access a company file (.qbw) on a network (rather than a local) drive. To resolve this error, attempt to reopen the company file (.qbw) that generated the [...]

How Do I Rebuild a Damaged Company File?

QuickBooks includes a utility to rebuild a company file in the event the file becomes damaged. Rebuilding a company file is an appropriate step in these circumstances: verifying the company file (.qbw) failed the verify utility returns a b-check error payroll forms display incorrectly In QuickBooks 2004 and 2005, a company file can be rebuilt [...]

What Is the Company File Diagnostic Tool and How Do I Use It?

Intuit’s QuickBooks Company File Diagostic Tool is designed to diagnose and repair problems that prevent a company file from opening. The tool is a program that you can download from Intuit, install on the same computer where the company file is located, and run. The program only works on company files (.qbw) from QuickBooks 2006 [...]

QuickBooks 2009 Is Here!

QuickBooks 2009 Is Here!

Intuit made QuickBooks 2009 available for electronic download on Monday, September 29th. The new version brings with it a host of important changes, new products, and in at least 1 case, the migration of a included feature into a extra-cost add-on. We’ve prepared a short list of what we think are the most noteworthy new [...]