QuickBooks is a reliable bookkeeping software that helps business owners around the world with finance management. However, users sometimes face problems due to QuickBooks Error 80029c4a stopping the software from starting. If you also come across this QB launch issue on your system, keep reading the blog to learn why it develops and the correct techniques to eliminate it.

Get in touch with our team of QB experts at 1.855.738.2784 for troubleshooting assistance to rectify the issue.

Leading causes of QuickBooks error code 80029c4a

This error code mainly appears while opening QB or performing a company file task. The primary triggers for this QB company file issue are mentioned below-

1. QuickBooks files are quarantined by the security software, or Windows firewall stops the software from accessing program files.

2. QuickBooks fails to access the file containing the launch configuration due to insufficient folder permissions.

3. QuickBooks company files are damaged during transfer from one location to another or due to data corruption on your system.

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Perfect techniques to remove QuickBooks error message 80029c4a

QuickBooks crashes during the launch or freezes during accounting tasks after this error comes up. Some easy techniques to get rid of the QB launch error are mentioned below-

Solution 1- Remove quarantined QB files from antivirus and configure the Windows Firewall settings

This error disrupts QuickBooks launch if the antivirus isolates the program files or the Windows firewall blocks the background processes of the software. Windows firewall can also stop QuickBooks from using the system resources or accessing the internet. We advise you to use your Windows admin account to prevent the restrictions and access the system files without problems. You must configure the Windows firewall settings using the following steps to ensure QB doesn’t get blocked in the future-

• Go to the control panel on your computer and access the Windows Defender Firewall menu.

• Tap the Change User Account Control settings in the options and single-tap QuickBooks20XX in the program list.

• Single-click the Public and Private checkboxes and close the control panel window after saving the settings.

After the Windows firewall settings are configured, you must remove quarantined QB files from the antiviruses. You can also disable the antivirus while using QB to prevent interruption while processing the program files. Open your antivirus settings and remove the following files from the list-

• AutoBackupExe.exe

• Dbmlsync.exe

• DBManagerExe.exe

• FileManagement.exe

• FileMovementExe.exe

• QuickBooksMessaging.exe

• QBW32.exe

• QBDBMgrN.exe

• QBGDSPlugin.exe

• QBServerUtilityMgr.exe

• QBCFMonitorService.exe

• QBLaunch.exe

• QBUpdate.exe

• IntuitSyncManager.exe

• OnlineBackup.exe

If the QB launch issue persists after fixing the Windows Firewall settings, check out the next solution.

Solution 2- Mend your QB company file using the tool hub

QuickBooks can also face problems during its launch if it fails to access the company files to resume the Windows left open in the software earlier. You must use the QB tool hub to repair the company file, as shown below-

• Launch the QB tool hub application on your computer and click the Company file issues menu.

• Select the Run File Doctor tool option and click Browse to enter the data file location.

• Start the tool using your QB admin credentials and wait until the data file is completely repaired.

Conclusion

This informative blog explains why QuickBooks Error 80029c4a interrupts the software launch on your computer. Some useful techniques to remove the launch issue are also discussed in the blog, and we hope they help you run QB efficiently on your PC.

Consult our QB support team at 1.855.738.2784 if the problem persists after using the solutions.

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