QuickBooks revolutionized the process of bookkeeping in small businesses. The software digitalizes the whole process and minimizes the risks of human-induced errors in accounting. However, the software can sometimes foster minor issues that aren’t good for its efficiency. QuickBooks error 3371 status code 11118 stops you from opening the software when the file containing your license and product details fails to run. If your QuickBooks also fails to open due to this error, learn the reasons and fixes for the issue by reading this blog till the end.
Rectify the error with the assistance of a QB support team reachable at 1.855.738.2784.
Reasons
Here are the reasons you run into this error code while opening or registering your QuickBooks-
The file carrying the details of your license number and product key has been damaged, and QuickBooks fails to authorize your login.
QuickBooks is internally damaged due to corrupt program files as a result of defective installation on your PC.
The %temp% folder permissions do not allow QuickBooks to access the files required for it to run.
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Solutions
Use the techniques given below to fix this QuickBooks initialization error on your PC-
Method 1- Set up the %temp% folder permissions correctly on your Windows
All the applications on your computer have program files and cached data, which helps it to execute its functions quickly. These files are stored in the %temp% folder, and the applications access it whenever required. QuickBooks falls prey to this error when it fails to access its files in the %temp% folder due to restricted folder permissions. It is possible that the software cannot verify your info as it is unable to retrieve the file containing your license and product details. You’ll see an error code on your screen, and the software will refuse to open. You can counter the issue by fixing the %temp% folder permissions as described in the steps below-
Type ‘%temp%’ in the search panel and enter the folder using the search results.
Right-click anywhere in the black space inside the folder and select Properties in the options list.
Hover over the Security tab and single-click on the Windows Account to highlight it.
Mark the Full Control checkbox and tap Apply located at the bottom of the tab.
Close the Window after saving the settings and try to reopen QuickBooks.
If the software fails to open due to the error, move to the next solution.
Method 2- Utilize the 3371 error fix tool in the QB Tool hub
There is a dedicated tool in the QB tool hub to get rid of this error. You must download and install the latest QB tool hub version on your computer from the official website and execute the following steps to get rid of the error-
Launch the QuickBooks Tool hub on your PC and open the Installation issues menu.
Tap the 3371 Error Fix option in the list and tap Ok.
Let the tool complete the repairs and try opening QuickBooks again.
Conclusion
This blog gives us a deep understanding of QuickBooks error 3371 status code 11118, creating problems while opening or registering the software. We hope you learned the techniques to resolve the issue and that you’ll apply them to tackle this error from your QuickBooks.
Consult a team of QB professionals at 1.855.738.2784 if you encounter any issues while using the methods.
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