Quick Fixes and Solutions for QuickBooks Error Code 181016

When trying to open QBPOS, access the company file, or complete a transaction, you may encounter QuickBooks error code 181016. It appears on the screen with a text that indicates that you won’t be able to either open the QuickBooks Point of Sale data or create a company. And the message that pops up on the screen is:

“Problem could not open the QuickBooks Point of Sale data,”

“The problem could not create a company.”

“Could not connect to a database or load the database.”

If we talk about reasons, then a wrong company file path, an inappropriate company file name, and damaged data can be among them. Dive deep into the page to dig the useful information out of the blog. 

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Understand the Root Causes Behind QBPOS Error 181016

Below are some common reasons why QuickBooks error 181016 takes place.

• The main factor behind it can be antivirus restrictions that do not allow QBPOS to access certain ports.

• This might be due to the storage of the company file folder or the path.

• You may get into such an issue if the company's file data is damaged or corrupted.

• When your computer doesn’t meet the minimum system specifications that POS requires.

• Due to a disabled TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol).

Steps To Execute When Facing QuickBooks Error Code 181016

Read the solutions given below and try to implement each to see which one works the best for you. See how the steps are being implemented:

Method 1: Make sure that the company file name is uniquely defined

• Go to the File menu.

• Choose Company Operations.

• Click on the Open Existing Company.

• Now you need to verify the existing company data to check if the company name appears more than once.

• If it is, head to the File menu.

• Choose Company Operations, followed by Rename Company.

• Click on Next, and then you are required to name the file uniquely.

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Method 2: Check whether the system meets the minimum requirements of QBPOS

• Look at the versions of the operating system QBPOS is compatible with:

  • Windows Server 2016

  • Windows Server 2012 R2

  • Windows Server 2011 SP1

  • Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and SP2 (only supported until January 2020

  • Windows 7 SP1 all editions, including 64-bit, natively installed (only supported until January 2020)

  • Windows 8.1 (Update 1), all editions, including 64-bit, natively installed

  • Windows 10, all editions, including 64-bit, natively installed

• Windows: One must have one of the following: A US version of Windows or an international or foreign version. Moreover, the regional settings must be working while choosing English as a language. 

• The processor should be at least 2 GHz (2.8 GHz recommended) for 1 user. For multiple users, it should be at least 2.8 GHz (3.5 GHz recommended).

• You will need to have full versions of the following software for data import or export and Microsoft Office integration. 

• Microsoft Word 2010, 2013, 2016, Office 365 (includes 64-bit)

• Microsoft Excel 2010, 2013, 2016, Office 365 (includes 64-bit)

• The QuickBooks versions that QBPOS supports or is compatible with are: 

  • QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise 16.0-19.0

  • QuickBooks Desktop Pro and Premier 2016-2019

• The RAM should be at least 4 GB. 8GB is recommended. 

• 1 GB of disk space other than the company data file storage is required.

In a Nutshell

We hope that after reading this blog, you must have understood what QuickBooks error 181016 is and the reasons why this arises. To help you overcome this problem, we have also provided you with some methods. For more information, give a call to 1-855-888-3080 and talk to a QB professional.

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