Actions to take if Windows firewall is blocking QuickBooks

QuickBooks is the perfect software to streamline business accounting and record new financial data accurately. The software can sometimes generate internal issues, which causes problems for the users. Issues can arise if the Windows firewall is blocking QuickBooks and stopping the software functions. If you also face a similar issue on your QBDT, this blog will help you understand why the firewall restricts QuickBooks and how to resolve the issue.

Feel free to approach a QB support team at 1.855.738.2784 to troubleshoot the issue quickly.

Reasons

You might encounter this error message randomly while doing business accounting in QBDT. This suggests that the software functions are getting blocked by the Windows firewall, and it isn’t allowed to run its processes. The reasons it happens are given below-

• Your company file might be damaged, which causes issues in QBDT when you try opening the file.
• Windows Firewall or security software has restricted QBDT from using the system resources and setting up a connection with the internet.
• There are some QB program files in the quarantine list of your antivirus.

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Solutions

You’ll have to set up the Windows firewall settings accurately to prevent your QBDT from getting blocked. Here are the methods to ensure the software doesn’t develop issues in the future-

Solution 1- Add new Windows Firewall ports for QBDT in your system settings

This error randomly occurs when QBDT tries connecting to the internet or when you try hosting a company file and connecting to other systems. Windows Firewall might sometimes block some QBDT functions, which causes issues when you try performing any task. Security software other than firewall can also be a problem if it isolates QB program files like QBUpdate.exe, QBDBMGrn.exe, or QBDBMgr.exe gets isolated. You must turn off your security software and add specific firewall ports in system settings as described in the following steps-

• Type ‘Windows Firewall’ in the search panel and open the firewall settings from the results.
• Click the Advanced Settings option and right-click the Inbound Rules option.
• Select the New Rule option and tap Port.
• Hit Next and select the TCP option in the next window.
• Go to the Specific Local Ports option and enter the ports according to your QB version mentioned in the list below-

1. QuickBooks Desktop 2020 and later: 8019, XXXXX.
2. QuickBooks Desktop 2019: 8019, XXXXX.
3. QuickBooks Desktop 2018: 8019, 56728, 55378-55382.
4. QuickBooks Desktop 2017: 8019, 56727, 55373-55377.

• Click Next after selecting the correct ports and click Allow the connection.
• Tap Next and ensure all the user profiles are marked before clicking Next again.
• Develop a new rule with any preferred name and click Finish.
• Select Outbound Rules instead of Inbound Rules in Step 2 and repeat the whole procedure again.

This method will configure the Windows Firewall settings, and your QBDT won’t get blocked or restricted from running its processes or using the system resources. You must also repair your company file using Quick fix my file in the tool hub to ensure the file works smoothly in the software.

Conclusion

This blog thoroughly explains why Windows firewall is blocking QuickBooks and restricting it from executing its functions. The appropriate procedure to configure your Windows Firewall settings is given in the blog, which you must use to prevent your QBDT from getting blocked.

Speak to a QB support representative at 1.855.738.2784 to clarify your doubts about the issue.

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