QuickBooks was introduced as an accounting tool mainly targeted toward small and medium businesses. But with time, its features and usability have drastically changed. Also, being industry-specific helps it perform tasks of a particular genre. For example, streamlined bank feeds, automated receipt management, rule-based customer groups, payment reminders, and customized payment receipts are some of the features in the newer versions. As a result, QuickBooks has become extremely useful. But what if you are not even able to open it?
This blog will try to answer this exact question elaborately, mentioning its causes and procedures to rectify it. You can also reach our technical support team for instant help by dialing +1 855-948-3646
Reasons why QuickBooks Won’t Open
- The company file’ name is longer than required
- The hard disk of your computer is corrupted or damaged
- QuickBooks is incorrectly installed in the system
- The product Registration file QBWUSER.INI is faulty
- Operating System is much older than recommended
If you know why your QuickBooks not opening, it would be easy for you to choose a particular solution. If the reason is unknown to you, try many solutions until the problem is rectified.
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Open QuickBooks again with these solutions
Solution 1: Repair the installation of QuickBooks
- Press Ctrl + Alt + Del on the keyboard altogether.
- Please select the option of Task Manager as it appears.
- Process tab will appear; click on the Process tab to move to the next step.
- Right-click on one of the QuickBooks processes of your choice.
- You must click on End Process now
- You shall now see the confirmation process and must choose the end all processes option.
- Attempt to restart the QuickBooks application.
- If it opens, you must click on Repair QuickBooks.
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Solution 2: Attempt to access the company file from a different method
- First, press and hold the Windows+ E buttons to open Windows explorer.
- You’ll be displayed with several files in Windows Explorer.
- Search for the QBW file extension among these files.
- It is recommended to search for the QBW file on the network drive.
- Right-click the mouse for the dropdown to open up, and select Copy.
- After you have copied the file, go to the C: drive and create a new folder.
- Name the new folder as per your convenience, for example, QBTESTER
- Now open the newly created folder QBTESTER and paste the QBW file.
- Press ctrl on your keyboard and simultaneously click on the QuickBooks icon.
- Now attempt to access the company file you had copied.
Solution 3: Try restarting the computer
Sometimes the most simple and obvious solutions, which often get ignored, might work like magic. Restarting the computer is one of these solutions.
- Open the Start button situated at the left end of the taskbar.
- Choose the Power option and select Restart among Sleep, Restart and Shut Down.
- The Restart process of the computer will start. After the computer has opened again, try opening QuickBooks to see if the Error is rectified.
This blog has elaborated on the causes and solutions to the commonly faced issue ‘QuickBooks not opening.’ Hopefully, you found it helpful and can now open QuickBooks again. If you need further assistance in this issue or any issue related to QuickBooks, dial +1 855-948-3646 to contact our experts and resolve your issue in minutes.
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