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If you are troubled with QuickBooks Desktop doesn’t starting then we will recommend you to read this article and follow some instructions to solve the problem. Generally users face this error when they try to select your QuickBooks Desktop icon multiple times. QuickBooks Desktop doesn’t start or open error is a common error in QuickBooks. It occurs due to several reasons. It can be easily solved. In this article discuss the details of this error such as causes and possible solution to QuickBooks Desktop doesn’t start error.
Causes of QuickBooks Desktop doesn’t start error
On learning that the QuickBooks program doesn’t start due to various reasons, it’s causes are given below:
- One main reason, company name is too long.
- Computer’s operating system may be outdated.
- QuickBooks desktop software may not have been properly installed.
- System’s hard disk becomes corrupted or damaged.
- QuickBooks’ software version may not have been updated.
- The QBWUSER.INI file may be missing or may have become damaged.
- Users have not full domain access.
- Same company file opened on the shared network.
Signs and Symptoms of QuickBooks desktop doesn’t start error
To identify the signs and symptoms of QuickBooks Desktop doesn’t start error are given below:
- QuickBooks software freezes.
- Windows operating system runs slowly.
- Computer hangs sometimes.
- Computer responds very slowly to input into your system.
- Unable to open QuickBooks company file.
- Improperly installation.
- Using outdated versions of the operating system.
How to fix QuickBooks desktop doesn’t start error
Steps to solve the QuickBooks desktop doesn’t start error are following:
Step 1: To run Quick Fix my Program Download and install the QuickBooks Tools Hub
The QuickBooks Tool Hub helps fix common errors of QuickBooks desktop doesn’t starting. You'll need to close QuickBooks to use the tool hub.
- Close QuickBooks.
- Download the latest version of the QuickBooks Tool Hub. Save the file.
- Go to your download, press ctrl+J and Open the file QuickBooksToolHub.exe.
- Follow the steps and click on next to install and agree the terms and conditions.
- When the installation is complete click on finish.
- Now double-click on the icon to open the tool hub.
Note: If you can't find the icon, do a search in Windows for QuickBooks Tool Hub and select the program.
Step 2: From the Tools Hub, download and run the Quick Fix my Program
To download and run the Quick fix my program. It'll run a quick repair on your program.
- Open QuickBooks Tools Hub.
- From QuickBooks Tool Hub, select Program Problems.
- Click on Quick Fix my Program.
- Start QuickBooks Desktop and open your data file, It takes some time.
Step 3: Suppress the QuickBooks Desktop application
There might be damage to your company file. You'll want to figure out if the issue is with QuickBooks or your data file now you have to suppress the QuickBooks desktop application.
- Press and hold the Ctrl key, then double-click the QuickBooks Desktop icon.
- Don't release the Ctrl key until QuickBooks open, you see the "No Company Open" window unless QuickBooks freezes an error.
- Select a company file, then choose Open.
Step 4: Run the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic tool from the Tools Hub
- Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- From the QuickBooks tools hub, select Installation Issues.
- Select QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool.
- Now, Let the tool run. It can take up to 20 minutes.
- After the tool finishes, restart your computer.
- Start QuickBooks Desktop and open your data file.
Step 5: Repair your QuickBooks Desktop Installation
Run a repair to replace all damaged installation files.
- Press Window+R from the keyboard.
- Type control panel in the run box and click on OK.
- Select Programs > Programs and features > QuickBooks.
- Click on Uninstall and Yes.
- Choose repair and click on Next.
- Start QuickBooks Desktop and open your data file.
Step 6: Run the Clean Install tool from the Tools Hub
The Clean Install tool auto renames your old install folders for you. This allows QuickBooks to add new install files when you reinstall. It can not remove your company files.
Conclusion
So, now we are at the end of this article. I have tried to cover all the information regarding this topic. We hope you are now able to solve QuickBooks desktop doesn’t starting or opening errors. Still, if you have some issues you can contact QuickBooks support to clear your all problems.