How To Reinstall QuickBooks Software
To Eliminate Errors
While working with QuickBooks, users may encounter several different
types of errors, such as installation errors, payroll errors, and company
file errors. These errors can be fixed by following some basic
troubleshooting methods, but when nothing works, you may need to
reinstall the software to resolve the issue. If you are confused and don’t
know how reinstall QuickBooks software to do it, then continue reading
this guide and to fix the errors. Let’s dive in.
Steps For Reinstalling QuickBooks Desktop
In this section, we will explain the steps to reinstall QuickBooks Desktop, which
will rename your QuickBooks folders to resolve various errors such as installation
errors, company file problems, and QuickBooks error 1601. Reinstalling will not
impact your data.
Before You Begin:
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Download the installer for your QuickBooks version.
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Keep your license number ready; it can be found on the original package or in
the purchase confirmation email if bought online.
Uninstall and Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop
If you encounter difficulties while uninstalling QuickBooks, your computer may
have underlying issues. In such cases, consider reaching out to an IT professional
or Microsoft for assistance.
Step 1: Uninstall QuickBooks
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Open the Windows Start menu.
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Search for “Control Panel.”
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Access Control Panel.
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Click on Programs and Features or Uninstall a Program.
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Find and select the version of QuickBooks Desktop you wish to uninstall.
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Click Uninstall/Change, then Remove, and proceed by clicking Next.
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If the option is unavailable, log out and back into Windows as an
administrator or a user with admin rights.
Step 2: Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop
Once you’ve finished, proceed to install QuickBooks Desktop again. During this
installation, QuickBooks will create new folders and rename the existing ones. If
this does not help to remove the error then follow the below steps to manually
uninstall QuickBooks and rename installation folders.
Manually Uninstall QuickBooks and Rename
Installation Folders
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Remove QuickBooks Again and then Reinstall
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Open the Windows Start menu.
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Search for “File Explorer.”
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Open it.
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Locate and access the file folder. This is typically the QuickBooks folder found
in one of these paths:
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C:\ProgramData\Intuit\QuickBooks (year)
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C:\Users(current user)\AppData\Local\Intuit\QuickBooks (year)
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C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks (year)
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64-bit version: C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks (year)
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Right-click the folder.
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Choose Rename.
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Add the word "old" to the end of the folder name to stop QuickBooks from
accessing it during reinstallation.
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Now, reinstall QuickBooks Desktop.
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If You Encounter an Access Error While Renaming:
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Right-click the Windows Task Bar.
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Select Task Manager.
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Navigate to the Processes tab.
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Click on the Name column header.
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Sort the list.
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Find and select the following processes, then click End Process for each:
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QBDBMgrN.exe
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QBDBMgr.exe
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QBCFMonitorService.exe
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Qbw32.exe
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Click Yes if prompted with the message, "WARNING: Terminating a process
can cause undesired results..."
Conclusion
Certified QuickBooks experts have curated this guide and explained how to
reinstall QuickBooks software. You can follow the steps to reinstall the
software. However, if you are unsure somewhere during the troubleshooting
process, make sure to contact the support team.