QuickBooks Won't Open or Doesn't Start

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.

Step 4: Run the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool

Under this process, you need to first download the QuickBooks Tool Hub program on your server computer.
Thereafter, navigate to the Installation Issues tab.
And further, proceed to QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool from the list.

The diagnostic tool may take a while to complete its operations.
Once the diagnosis process is done, you need to run your QuickBooks one more time.
The program should work without any technical error this time around.

Step 5: Delete QBWUSER.INI File

The steps to locate and delete the file are:

Start with navigating to the QuickBooks folder.
Hereafter, you need to search for the file named with QBWUSER.INI.
Once done with that, you need to either rename the file or delete it.

Both options will work and rectify the issue.
When you open QuickBooks the very next time, this file will be created afresh.

Step 6: Clean Install QuickBooks

The final method to rectify this issue is by uninstalling reinstalling the QuickBooks program. Here’s how:

The very first step is you need to navigate to the Control Panel.
Further, go to the Programs and Features.
Here, you need to select QuickBooks Program from the list and then hit a click on Uninstall/Change opt.
Later on, hit a click on Uninstall button and wait for the program to be removed from the system.

Now, reboot your computer.
Once done with that, rename the QuickBooks folder in the C drive.
Now you need to reinstall QuickBooks desktop once again on your system.
And lastly, use the license product keys to register and activate QuickBooks.

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This article laid emphasis on QuickBooks won’t open issue, its causes and different solutions to tackle it. If you need any technical assistance, just give our QuickBooks error support experts a call at the helpline i.e., 1-800-761-1787.