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Where Is the QBW.INI File Located?

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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 Help window and do the following:

  1. Click the Open File tab
  2. Click the Path On/Off button to display the full path
  3. Scroll down to the QBW.INI file in the list

See our related article for more information on using the Tech Help window.  If you need to edit the QBW.INI, the Tech Help window provides an easy way to do that, so it’s a great place to start working with this file.

For QuickBooks 2007 or later running under Windows XP, the default is:

C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataIntuitQuickBooks [Version]

Replace [Version] with your version of QuickBooks, such as 2009.  For example, the default location for QuickBooks 2009 is:

C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataIntuitQuickBooks 2009

For QuickBooks 2007 or later running under Vista, keep in mind that the folder C:Documents and Settings is a legacy folder that you can’t access, because the actual location is elsewhere.  In Vista, dimmed shortcut links are referred to as junctions, and they exist only to provide program compatibility.  The actual location for files normally located in the C:Documents and Settings folder is another folder, typically  C:Program Data.  We recommend that you use the Vista search function to find QBW.INI on your system.

For QuickBooks 2006 or earlier running under Windows XP, the default is:

C:Program FilesIntuitQuickBooks

QuickBooks 2006 and earlier are not supported on Vista.

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

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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 be discontinued. 

That means in May of 2009, QuickBooks 2006 was discontinued.  After discontinuation, you can continue to use an older copy of QuickBooks, but you won’t have access to support or business services such as payroll or online banking.  To continue to use those services, you’ll need to upgrade to a supported version.  Intuit posts the specifics of its QuickBooks service discontinuation policy online.

If you need to upgrade your copy of QuickBooks to continue to receive support or access to services, you can purchase QuickBooks at a discount (including download or delivery with free shipping) by accessing one of the links at our Buy QuickBooks page.

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What Versions of QuickBooks Financial Software Are Compatible With POS?

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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 Premier 2006 to 2009
  • QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 6.0 to 9.0

Generally speaking, a new version of POS will be compatible with the current version of QuickBooks and those from the prior 3 years.

Users of older versions of QuickBooks need to upgrade to integrate with POS.

If you need to upgrade, you can review detailed product comparisons as well as obtain discounts and free shipping by visiting the links on our Buy QuickBooks page.

What Does Error Code -6108, -105 Mean?

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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
  • the QuickBooks Database Manager Service was prematurely stopped
  • in QuickBooks 2006, if the company file (.qbw) was never opened on the server hosting that file

Intuit offers a troubleshooting guide to address this issue that’s linked below.  This guide will discuss checking the Hosting setting on the server and each workstation.  One cause of this error is that multiple workstations are configured to host the company file (incorrect) instead of all workstations having a Hosting setting of off and a server configured with a Hosting setting of local files only or local and remote files (correct). You can confirm the Hosting setting by pressing F2 while QuickBooks is running.  Doing so will display the Product Information window.  The Hosting setting appears in the lower left corner.

QuickBooks Premier 2009 Product Information Hosting

To follow the troubleshooting steps to resolve Error Code -6108, -105, consult this Intuit knowledge base article.

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What Does Error Code 16638 85757 Mean?

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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 error and check the path to the company file.  The file path at which QuickBooks expects to find the company file is the location shown on the Product Information screen.  This screen can be displayed by pressing F2 while in QuickBooks.

QuickBooks Premier 2009 Product Information Location

If the file path is on a network drive, you’ll need to move the company file to a local drive and repeat the online banking function that generated the error.  If the file path is a local drive or repeating that online banking function reproduces the same error, your company file (.qbw) may be damaged.  See our articles on running the Verify Data or Rebuild Data utilities.

For more information on resolving Error Code 16638 85757, consult this Intuit knowledge base article.

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