QuickBooks won't open! How and Why to Fix it

Every then and now, users come up with various issues that they face while using QuickBooks Desktop. But, errors like QuickBooks won’t open, halts the software, and creates problems for the user. The error is usually seen while opening the QuickBooks Desktop application. There are numerous factors behind the error, such as corrupt or incomplete installation of QuickBooks, damaged QuickBooks registration file, and many others. In this blog, we will discuss what gives rise to QuickBooks Desktop won’t open error and troubleshooting solutions to fix it, so stay connected until the end.

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Reasons that can trigger QuickBooks Desktop doesn’t start error

Here are some possible reasons why QuickBooks won’t open:

• You are operating an outdated version of the QuickBooks Desktop application.
• The hard drive containing QuickBooks data is damaged or corrupted.
• You have clicked the QuickBooks icon multiple times without giving the program time to load.

Key Points to Eliminate QuickBooks Desktop won’t open error

Solution 1. Make use of Quick Fix my Program from the QB Tool Hub

• Make sure no company file is open when you quit the QuickBooks Desktop application.
• Once done, download the setup file of the latest version QuickBooks Tool Hub version from your web browser and save the file to an easily accessible location on your desktop, like Windows Desktop.
• On your desktop, double-click the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file to open it and then follow the instructions given on the screen.
• Select the agreement to the terms and conditions checkbox to successfully install QuickBooks Tool Hub.
• Once the install completes, go to the desktop and double-click the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon, then wait till the tool hub opens.
• Click the Program Problems tab, select Quick Fix my Program and let it run a repair on the program
• When the tool completes, start QuickBooks Desktop and then open your company file.

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Solution 2. Put QB Install Diagnostic Tool to use to repair QuickBooks Desktop

• Open the QB Tool Hub again and select the Installation Issues tab.
• Click QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool and wait up to 20 minutes for the tool to finish the repair.
• Once it's done, restart your PC and start QuickBooks Desktop.

Solution 3. From the QuickBooks Tool Hub, use the Clean Install Tool

• If you have closed the QuickBooks Tool Hub, open it again and select the Installation Issues tab.
• Click QuickBooks Clean Install Tool, then OK, and wait for it to open. 
• Once it opens, select your QuickBooks product and version, then click Continue.
• When the ‘Please install your copy of QuickBooks to the default location’ message prompts on the screen, click OK.
• When the Clean Install Tool finishes, fresh install the QuickBooks Desktop application again.

Conclusion

The troubleshooting solutions discussed in the blog will definitely help you fix QuickBooks won’t open error. If it still doesn’t open, get in touch with the QuickBooks support team for assistance by calling us on our toll-free number +1-800-579-9430.

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