The QuickBooks won’t open error is one of the most commonly reported issues. This error can arise out of the blue and disrupt the day-to-day functioning of the application, leading to frustration among the users. If your QuickBooks Desktop won’t open, you need to address the issue immediately by fixing the problems behind it, like damaged program files. In this article, we will provide you with the most effective methods to tackle this issue permanently.
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Possible Causes that Trigger the QuickBooks Desktop Doesn’t Start Issue
If your QuickBooks will not open, the following common scenarios might be responsible for the issue –
The QuickBooks company file name is too long, or the file name might contain extra spaces and special characters, which are not allowed.
The QuickBooks Desktop installation is faulty, or the installation files might be missing from the system or damaged.
Essential QuickBooks files, like the QBWUSER.INI file, are not running correctly, and they might be damaged/corrupted.
The internet connection is not stable or strong, which is causing compatibility issues between QuickBooks and the internet settings.
Permanent Solutions for QuickBooks Starts to Open then Closes Issue.
To easily fix the can’t open QuickBooks Desktop issue by using the solutions provided below –
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Solution 1 – Remove the QBWUSER.INI File and Activate QuickBooks from the Help Menu
You can dismiss the QuickBooks open but not showing issue by removing the QBWUSER file.
Go to the Local C Drive and open the Users folder to locate the folder with your user name, and open the AppData folder in it.
Double-click on the Intuit folder under the Local Directory and open the folder with your QB version to look for the QBWUSER.INI file and delete it.
Go to Desktop and right-click on the time display at the screen’s bottom right corner to click on Adjust Date/Time, and set the date if it’s not correct.
Click on Apply and select OK to open QuickBooks Desktop again, and select the Help menu.
Click on Activate QuickBooks and select Begin Activation to enter the product validation code and register QB.
Solution 2 – Run the Quick Fix my Program Tool from the Tool Hub Utility to Mend QB
You need to ensure that QuickBooks is working correctly by fixing the program issues.
Exit QuickBooks and open QuickBooks Tool Hub, and if you don’t have the tool hub installed on your system, download it from the official Intuit website.
On the left side of the tool hub, click on Program Problems and look for the Quick Fix my Program option to select and run it.
After the issue is resolved, start QB Desktop again to check if the access issues are rectified.
Conclusion
You can use the solutions provided in this article to effectively address the QuickBooks Desktop won’t open issue. If the error persists, you can call us at 1.855.738.2784 to get assistance from our QB professionals.
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