QuickBooks is an interactive software designed to manage the bookkeeping of small organizations. The accounting done by the software is accurate, and the generated data is also safely stored to be later used for creating financial reports. The software can be utilized without prior experience because of its well-designed user interface. However, the software can sometimes struggle to run due to internal issues. QuickBooks not opening or crashing unexpectedly is a widely reported issue by users around the world. If you are also a victim, reading this blog will help you determine the causes of this issue and the practical methods you can use against them.

A QB support team is always available at 1.855.738.2784 to assist you with eliminating QB-related issues.

Reasons

The following mentioned reasons are responsible for the issues you face while starting QuickBooks-

• The QBWin.log file has been damaged, causing issues while the software starts.
• The system specifications of your PC are too low, and QuickBooks fails to run smoothly due to compatibility issues.
• You haven’t updated your Windows for a long time which can cause compatibility issues while running the software.

Solutions

The techniques given below are effective in troubleshooting this software issue-

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Solution 1- Upgrade the hardware on your system if it isn’t suitable for running QuickBooks

Every software demands certain system specifications to run smoothly, and issues can develop if these requirements aren’t met. Your QuickBooks might be dealing with the same issue and therefore fails to open. If the software doesn’t have the required system resources, it won’t be able to execute some of its functions due to compatibility issues, and in some cases, it’ll even refuse to start. You must always follow Intuit’s recommendations to run the software smoothly without problems. Compare your system specifications with the QB requirements stated below-

Operating System- You must have Windows 10 or above to run the software smoothly because windows versions lower than that have been discontinued.

Processor- You should have a minimum of 2.4 GHz processor on your system.

RAM- The software requires 8GB RAM on average & 4GB minimum to work smoothly.

Disk Space- The Disk space required for the software is 2.5GB, whereas additional space is needed for company files.

Screen Resolution- Your system monitor should support 1280x1024 screen resolution.

If any of the above requirements aren’t met, QuickBooks will fail to start or crash while running. You must upgrade the required components to prevent such issues in QuickBooks.

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Solution 2- Download the latest Windows version for your system

Outdated windows is a significant reason for issues in PC applications. An old version of Windows can give rise to compatibility issues, which eventually cause the software to crash or fail to start. Update your Windows using these steps-

1. Search for ‘Windows update’ and click on Check for updates or open the update window from the control panel.
2. Let the system search for a new windows version, then click on Download and Install.
3. Wait until the new version of Windows is installed on your computer, and then try running QuickBooks.

You will not face any issues while using the software after applying the above methods.

Conclusion

This blog explains the causes of QuickBooks not opening or crashing unexpectedly while running. You are also aware of the measures you need to take against it, and we hope the issue is fixed after you apply the methods.

If any queries remain, consult a QB expert at 1.855.738.2784.

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