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Fix QuickBooks Desktop Won’t Open Error After Windows Update | Forum

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Lillian Martin
Lillian Martin May 12 '23

When the user tries to open the software, an error appears with an error message stating “QuickBooks already has a company file open. If you want to open another company file, close this one first.” This error is also seen when the user tries to open the company file. There can be different causes behind such an error, which we will be talking about later in this post.

 

To know more about QuickBooks desktop won’t open error after windows update, make sure to read this post till the end. Or else contact us at 1-888-351-0999.

 

What causes QuickBooks desktop won’t open error?

The user might end up in such an error due to the following reasons:

·         Also, if the QBWUSER.INI file is missing or damaged

·         Or if the installation of the software is not done properly

·         In case the operating system being used is outdated, then it is probable to end up in such an error

·         In case the company file name exceeds the limit

 

Steps to fix QuickBooks Not Opening after Windows Update

The user can get rid of the QuickBooks won’t open error after windows update, by downloading and using the Quick fix my program. This involves the below steps:

Step 1: Firstly, the user will have to download and install the QuickBooks tools hub

·         For this, the user is required to close QuickBooks

·         And then download the most recent version. And also save the file where it can be accessed easily.

·         After that, the user needs to open the downloaded file

·         And then, carry out the on-screen instructions for installing and also agree to the terms and conditions

·         The next step is to double click the icon on window to open the tool hub

 

Step 2: From QuickBooks tools hub, the user needs to run quick fix my program

·         This can be done by, selecting program problems in QuickBooks tools hub

·         And then, selecting quick fix my program


·         Lastly, the user needs to start QuickBooks desktop and also open the data file.

 

See Also: Download and Install QuickBooks Desktop 


Getting rid of QuickBooks won’t open after windows update problem becomes easy, once the above stated steps are followed. However, if you have any query, or if the user is unable to fix error, then in that case feel free to contact our QuickBooks premier support team at 1-888-351-0999.