When users try to open QuickBooks, they can come across the error “QuickBooks Desktop won't open”. The same issue can also be encountered while opening the company files. Well, this article will cover the different solutions to fix the sources preventing QuickBooks from opening. So, keep reading!
Sources of QuickBooks doesn't start Error
The main causes of this error are:
- One of the basic reasons behind to this error is the name of the company file is too long or it has unwanted blank spaces in between.
- Or QuickBooks program installed on the system is not compatible with the currently installed Operating System.
- Another possible trigger is the initialization file named QBWUSER.INI is facing corruption.
- The company file has been corrupted.
Steps for solving QuickBooks Desktop won't open Error
Read this section and perform the instructions in the same order as discussed below:
Step 1: Try suppressing QuickBooks
- Firstly, the user needs to press the Ctrl key on the keyboard and keep holding it. Now, open QuickBooks.
- Heading forward, the “No Company Open” window will appear on the screen.
- Once done with that you can now leave the Ctrl key.
- Now hit a click on the opt to open the company file.
Step 2: Use Quick Fix my Program feature in QB Tool Hub
- Under this process, you need to first download the QuickBooks Tool Hub program directly from Intuit.
- After that, install and run the tool.
- Once done with that, hit a click on Installation Issues tab and choose Quick Fix My Program.
- The feature won’t take too much time to fix the existing issues within your system.
Step 3: Repairing QuickBooks
If still the issue keeps showing while opening the program, then repairing QuickBooks desktop is the best solution. The steps are as:
- You need to first go to Control Panel then choose Programs and Features
- Moving ahead, you need to hit a click on QuickBooks and then select the Uninstall/Change tab.
- Later on, hit a click on Continue tab and after that click on Repair.
- And then, tap on Next.
- The repair process can take a sometime depending on the speed of the system.
- Once the operation is complete, you need to run QuickBooks desktop again and check everything is running fine.
