Dismiss the QuickBooks Error 3371 Code
11118 with Practical Steps
When a user tries to activate QuickBooks on another system by using an old license,
it can lead to the QuickBooks error 3371 code 11118. This error code is a common
issue faced by users when reinstalling the QB Desktop application. The issue gets
triggered when the application is unable to initialize the license properties to run the
features. If you are getting the QuickBooks error code 3371, you can follow the
solutions provided below to address it.
If you are unable to perform the steps or resolve the error code on
your own, you can reach out to us at 1.855.738.2784 to get assistance
from our technical support team.
QuickBooks Desktop Error 3371 Status Code
11118: Possible Factors
QuickBooks error message 3371 code 1118 can arise due to the following common
causes –
1. The registration file used to run QuickBooks is not running correctly, and it
might be damaged/corrupted.
2. The Windows OS is not updated to the latest version, and it has become
obsolete leading to compatibility issues.
3. Essential QB components, like the MSXML component, are not running
correctly, and they might be damaged or missing from the system.
4. You are trying to import the data file in QuickBooks without saving it first,
which is leading to access issues.
Easy Steps to Fix the QuickBooks Company
File Error 3371 Code 11118
You can remove the QB error code 3371 by using the steps provided in this blog
below –
Step 1 – Terminate the QB Processes and Mend the
Data File from the Task Manager
To address the error code 3371 in QuickBooks Desktop, you can terminate the QB
processes in the following manner –
1. Exit the QuickBooks application and open Task Manager by pressing
the Ctrl + Shift + Delete keys on your keyboard to access
the Processes tab.
2. Search and right-click the QBW32.exe process, and select the End Process
Tree option, followed by clicking OK.
3. Now open the Run command window by pressing the Windows + R keys
on your keyboard and type C:\ProgramData\Intuit\Entitlement Client\v6 or
8 to find the ecml file to delete it.
Step 2 – Rename the Entitlement File and Update
your Windows OS
You can fix the entitlement file by renaming it and then updating the Windows OS to
the latest release.
1. Go to the start button and select the Run option to find
the EntitlementdataStore.ecml file.
2. Enter the following path in the dialogue box, “C: Documents/Settings
All/Users/Application/Data/Intuit/Entitlement Clientv2,” and press OK to
reach the folder to rename the file.
3. Tap on the Start button and go to the All Programs tab to select
the Windows Update option and search for updates.
4. Click on the ‘Check for Updates’ option, and if a new update is available,
click the relevant option to install it and follow the on-screen instructions to
finish the update process.
Conclusion
QuickBooks error 3371 code 11118 can be easily fixed by using the solutions given
above. If the issue persists, you can call us at 1.855.738.2784 to get assistance from
our team of QB experts.