What Does Error Code -6150, -1006 Mean?

As reported by Intuit, QuickBooks Error 6150, -1006: “An error occurred when QuickBooks attempted to create, open, or use the company file” is an error which includes multiple possible causes. The possible causes include:

your business file (.qbw) is damaged and you also were attempting to backup or create a portable file (.qbm)
your QuickBooks installation is damaged
you were aiming to open a portable file (.qbm) but QuickBooks wasn’t open
the QuickBooks company file extension was changed or perhaps is the incorrect type
you were trying to restore a QuickBooks for Macintosh backup file in QuickBooks for Windows.

QuickBooks Premier 2010 Error -6150, -1006

The steps to eliminate this error range from reviewing the extension of the company file, verifying your business file, repairing your QuickBooks installation, or re-installing QuickBooks.

If you were not trying to restore a QuickBooks for Macintosh backup in QuickBooks for Windows, consult this Intuit knowledge base article.

If you were wanting to restore a QuickBooks for Macintosh backup in QuickBooks for Windows, consult this Intuit knowledge base article.