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How to fix QuickBooks error file exists

If youu2019re getting the QuickBooks error file exists and want to resolve it on your own using quick troubleshooting steps, contact certified QuickBooks professionals by dialing us on our helpline number (855)-526-5749.

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How to fix QuickBooks error file exists

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  1. QuickBooks File Exists Error? QuickBooks file exists error is a payroll update error that usually occurs when the user pay scheduled liabilities and opens state or federal forms and updates QuickBooks payroll. QuickBooks error file exists warning message displays, “the file you specified cannot be opened.” It mostly appears while doing the payroll. The error might also arise when the file user tries to open is read incorrectly or the file is already open or another workstation. After reading this blog, you’ll get to know about the QuickBooks payroll update error “the file exists” along with its troubleshooting solutions.

  2. Why QuickBooks error file exists appear? There are numerous reasons that can trigger QuickBooks error file already open. Take a look at some of them given below: 1. The File user trying to access is already in use by another user. 2. The file is being read incorrectly. 3. The user is not logged in to QuickBooks as an administrator. 4. The user is not given full control to access the files. 5. User Account Control settings are inappropriate.

  3. Quick Fixes for QuickBooks payroll update error “the file exists” Following are the best possible troubleshooting methods to rectify QuickBooks file exists warning message: Method 1. Update QuickBooks to its latest release 1. First, close all the company files and exit QuickBooks. 2. Click on the Start menu. 3. In the search type ‘QuickBooks.’ 4. By right-clicking on the QuickBooks icon, choose Run as Administrator.

  4. 5. Next, on the No Company Open screen, click on the Help menu. 6. Select Update QuickBooks Desktop. 7. Move to the Options tab and select Mark All option then click Save. 8. Now, go to the Update Now tab and mark the Reset Update box. 9. At last, click on Get updates to start downloading the update. If you still get the QuickBooks error file exists warning message, then try method 2.

  5. Method 2. Permit Full Control Access to user 1. Right-click on the QuickBooks icon. 2. Click Open file location and hit the Backspace key for once. 3. By right-clicking on QuickBooks 20XX, select Properties. 4. Go to the Security tab and click on Edit and later Add. 5. Enter Everyone and click OK.

  6. 6. Select the Full Control option and click Apply. 7. Repeat the steps given above but enter Users in the place of Everyone. 8. Now, open the Control Panel and type UAC in the search field. 9. Select Change User Account Control. 10. Turn on UAC by moving the slider to Always Notify. 11. Turn off UAC by turning the slider to Never Notify. 12. Last, click OK.

  7. Conclusion Hopefully, the solutions mentioned above help you resolve the QuickBooks file exists error. If you still get the same error after performing the troubleshooting, contact the QuickBooks expert’s team by calling us on our helpline number (855)-526-5749.

  8. Contact us Phone Number :(855)-526-5749 Email : info@qbdataservicesupport.com Website : www.qbdataservicesupport.com Address: 622 E Hwy 80 Suite 1 Terrell TX 75160

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