Causes of QuickBooks not working and doable fixes

QuickBooks is an accounting trusted by a million users across the globe for overseeing their finance. The software executes fast accounting processes and also keeps your data securely stored. Users have reported their QuickBooks not working after a sudden crash or failing to start. If your QuickBooks is also behaving abnormally, continue reading the blog to find out the reasons and methods to eliminate it from your computer. Read this complete blog to learn about its causes and steps you can take to fix it.

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Reasons

QuickBooks might sometimes fail to start or freeze in between while you work on it. The possible reasons your QuickBooks is not running adequately on your computer are mentioned below-

• QuickBooks cannot run its background processes or perform its functions due to the limitations set by the Windows Firewall settings.
• The software isn’t able to access its program files on the system drives due to insufficient folder permissions.
• Damaged QBWUSER.ini file or misconfigured .NET framework settings can also cause the software to malfunction.

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Solutions

QuickBooks shutting down unexpectedly can be a severe problem as all the tasks will be stopped instantaneously, affecting your business severely. The possible methods to resolve the problem are mentioned below-

Solution 1- Help QuickBooks bypass the Firewall settings and run it in Admin mode

QuickBooks can fail to start or malfunction while running if it fails to run its background processes or cannot access its program files. This can happen due to restrictions of the Windows Firewall settings on your PC applications. You can resolve the problem by setting up the Windows Firewall settings as shown in the steps mentioned below-

1. Open the control panel menu and type ‘Windows firewall’ in the search panel at the top.
2. Click the Windows Defender Firewall menu and then select Allow an app or feature through Windows firewall option.
3. Search the program list for QuickBooks and single-click on it.
4. Ensure the Public & Private checkboxes beside the application are marked.
5. Save the settings.

QuickBooks can also foster this error when it cannot use the required system resources to run, or its processes are hindered by other applications. You can prevent the issues from developing by running the software in Admin mode, as shown below-

1. Open the QBDT folder in your C: drive and right-click the QuickBooks.exe file.
2. Select Properties and go to the Compatibility tab in the next window.
3. Single-click the Run this program as Administrator checkbox to mark it and save the settings.

If the software still fails to start, try the next solution.

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Solution 2- Fix the QBDT software using the Quick fix my program tool

QuickBooks won’t open if technical glitches develop due to a faulty installation. You can fix the problem by scanning the software using QB Tool Hub and fixing the issues automatically. Use the following steps-

1. Open the QB Tool hub and click the Program Problems menu.
2. Select Quick fix my program from the drop-down list and let the tool repair the software.

Conclusion

This blog shares the possible reasons for QuickBooks not working on your computer. The techniques that can be effective in dealing with this QB issue are given in the blog, which we hope you’ll use to run your QuickBooks error free again.
Speak to a QB professional at 1.855.738.2784  if you face any problems executing the methods.

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