QuickBooks Error 181016 | 5 Troubleshooting Steps to fix

As we all know, QuickBooks is the best accounting software for business purposes. But, in addition, it helps people in managing their accounting departments. Sometimes, using the QB application it faces common errors like QuickBooks Error 181016. It occurs due to several reasons, which we discuss below. One of them is a non-unique company file that is being blocked by your computer’s firewall. Stay tuned with this blog to resolve Error 181016 easily.

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What is QuickBooks Error 181016?

When users try to openthe QB POS or do the financial exchange through it,, they encounter QuickBooks error 18196. There are few more reasons why this occurs, like:- when they try to open a company file or while converting any of its data then it may causes the error.

Follow the below-mentioned steps to know the error messages:

• An error message pop-up on your screen as 181016 with an error message saying, “Problem Could not open the QuickBooks Point of Sale data.” If a non-unique company name or firewall blocks the communication, you see that message on your screen.
• On more error message can be displayed  “Problem could not create a company: [Company Name].”

The requirement’s for QB POS 18.0

Using QuickBooks POS 18.0 can avoid various errors if the system settings are consistent with the system requirements for QuickBooks POS. The detailed requirements are as follows:

Processor requirements for QB POS

• 2 GHz minimum required for Single user (2.8 GHz recommended).
• 2.8 GHz minimum required for Multiple users (3.5 GHz recommended).

• Valid Operating Systems are

• Windows 10, 8.1, 7
• Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2011, & 2008.
• The OS should be natively installed on the system and should not be running in a virtual or emulation environment.

Requirements for the QB POS

• Your system RAM size is 8 GB, and a minimum of 4GB.
• For smooth working, you need available at least 1GB free Disk space.
• Display resolution should be optimized for 1280 x 768 or higher.
• QB Desktop pro and premier 2016 and above is required.
• Internet connectivity is must required.
• Microsoft office 365 version 2010.

What are the Causes which lead issues in QB POS Database Manager?

There are numerous reasons that can cause the QB POS Database Manager issue. Follow the given points to know the causes of these errors :

• You are not logged on to your computer as an admin.
• If the TCP/IP is disabled or has gone corrupt, then it can cause the error.
• The company data file or corrupted or damaged.
• The firewall installed on the system may block the file.
• The system can also cause a virus or malware attacking that causes an issue.

How to resolve QB Point of Sale Connection?

There are several methods that can be applied to troubleshoot QB error 181016. Few points of sale connection troubleshooting have been mentioned below:

Step 1: Use QuickBooks Tool hub

This tool will help you out to fix this error 181016

• First of all, close the QB application if it is open.
• Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub file then, save it on the desktop.
• Once you have downloaded it, open QuickBooks Tool Hub.
• Then, follow the onscreen instructions to install it, and once it is completed, click on the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon to open it.

Step 2: Shut the system Security Programs

• Usually, the antivirus protection is available in your system, which interferes with your QB company file and becomes malware.
• This issue stops the system from opening the QB company file.
• In that condition, you have to disable the QuickBooks application, and after that, you have to open the company file.
• Now, follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the QuickBooks error – 181016

Note: In case this issue still occurs, just try to disable your antivirus software. You can take help from your IT professional at this time, or you can contact us directly.

Step 3: Create a New Company File

To know how to create a new company file, you should follow the give below instructions:

• First of all, log in to your system as an administrator.
• Now check if the problem occurs with the data, then reach the ‘File’ menu.
• Then, go to the ‘Company operations’ in the options
• After then, select the option to ‘Create a new company.’
• Click on the ‘Next’ option.
• At last, enter a unique name for the file to check it.

If the error continues, then you should directly open the original file. Follow the mentioned steps for that:

• Firstly, open the ‘Company Data’ option from the ‘File’ menu.
• Now, click on the option ‘Open’.
• Then, choose the option of ‘Alternate location’ from the options given.
• Then, click on the Browse option and then put the address of the file.
• Now, choose ‘db’ and ‘Open’ it.
• At last, click on the ‘OK’ option to complete the process.

Step 4: Rename the QB Company File

If you still face the issue, then try to rename the QB company file by making a new company file and transferring the data on it. The below-given steps will help you out:

1. First, reach the ‘File’ menu again.
2. Click on the ‘Company data.’
3. Press the Rename option and ensure that the data is the same as in the previous file.

Step 5: Other Methods to resolve error 181016

To know how to resolve the QB error 181016 from the other methods, you need to follow the given steps to resolve this issue:

• First of all, you need to search QBPOS fix the Connection Tool, and then open it.
• Then, check the database manager and ensure that the installation file is not damaged or corrupt.
• After that, you have to make sure that the system firewall or the anti-virus application is not affecting the issue. Remove them or put QB as an exception to them if the issue occurs.
• At last, make sure that the TCP/IP is enabled and working smoothly.

We hope through this blog you have resolved the issue related to QB error 181016 easily, and if you are still facing the error, then you must contact us on our Toll-free Number +1(800) 280-5969 without wasting your precious time.