How to Fix ‘QuickBooks Won’t Open’
Error on Desktop
It is irritating and devastating when you turn on your computer and open
QuickBooks, and it displays ‘QuickBooks Won’t Open”. Not only this, it
also sometimes shows ‘QuickBooks doesn’t start”, QuickBooks not
responding,’ ‘QuickBooks is loading” (from last 10 minutes).
Now, what should we do in such cases? First of all, you need to know the
cause of the error to fix it. Without knowing the cause, you might not be
able to fix the error permanently.
Are you tired of seeing texts like ‘QuickBooks Won’t Open’ and
‘QuickBooks failed to launch’ constantly on the display? Troubleshoot
by following these steps or contact our IT experts at 1.855.738.2784
for an immediate solution.
Common Causes of “QuickBooks Doesn’t
Start/Won’t Open”
Let’s try to know the possible causes of QuickBooks Won’t Open response. This
will give you an idea of what could be the possible causes in your case:
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Corrupted hard disk or damaged memory of the computer.
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QuickBooks Desktop application is not installed properly.
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QuickBooks version has not been updated to the current version.
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Issues in company file or company name.
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Incomplete/partial admin access, etc.
These were the general causes of QuickBooks crashes. Let’s now learn how to
troubleshoot errors.
Troubleshooting the ‘QuickBooks Doesn’t
Start’ Error
We just had a look at the possible causes of the ‘QuickBooks won’t work’ error.
Now, it is high time to list down the solutions to troubleshoot the underlying
problem. You can try many solutions from the below-mentioned:
Solution 1: From QuickBooks Tool Hub, Run
Quick Fix My Program
You need to install the Quick Fix My program from the QuickBooks tool hub. The
steps of the process involve:
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You need to download and install the QuickBooks tools hub.
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After it has been installed, you have to find and run the Quick Fix My program
from the gallery.
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Then, you need to start the QuickBooks Desktop and run your file.
If this doesn’t work out, you can proceed to the second solution, which involves
the verification of file issues or programs.
Solution 2: Verify the Issue With File or
Program
Damaged company files or programs can be a culprit in the crashing of
QuickBooks. Here are the ways to check and verify the damaged file:
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Check for damage to the company file. Then, open the file with all the other
windows closed.
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If the first step doesn’t work out, you must suppress the QuickBooks
application. Press and hold the control key and double-click the QuickBooks
desktop icon. Ensure that you do not release the control key until you see no
company open window.
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You need to select a company file and open it.
Now that the verification is done, you need to check for errors in the QuickBooks
files
Solution 3: Verify Files and Reinstall
QuickBooks for Desktop
You need to check the validity of the company files. If any corrupt files are
found, you even need to reinstall the application:
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If there has been any damage in the QuickBooks file, you can run the Repair
tool to diagnose and fix it.
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After the repair tool has been run, you can now relaunch QuickBooks desktop
and open your data file.
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If the issue persists, uninstall and reinstall the QuickBooks desktop files.
These were some of the best possible troubleshooting ways to fix the problem of
the QuickBooks crashing error. Implement these steps, or you can even consult
our experts to get the issue resolved.
Summing It Up!
Display texts like “QuickBooks Won’t Open,” “QuickBooks Doesn’t Start,” and
“There’s an error loading QuickBooks” etc. are often irritating. There can be
many causes of this error. You can fix the error using several methods. Common
troubleshooting methods include running the Quick Fix program and checking
company files for any damage. You can also try updating your QuickBooks Desktop
application or reinstall it.