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3 Best Method to solve QuickBooks Error the File Exists

One standard error that QuickBooks users report is the QuickBooks Error The File Exists. A steady way to resolve this is to turn off your Windows User Account Control Settings. Click here to read more on this.

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3 Best Method to solve QuickBooks Error the File Exists

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  1. WELCOME TO ACCOUNTING HELPLINE

  2. How do I Fix QuickBooks Error the File Exists? QuickBooks is a unique application that looks after your accounting requirements and in order to keep going, it demands regular updates. One loophole of these updates is the technical glitch triggering the text QuickBooks Error the File Exists. The file you specified cannot be opened. This can cause an interruption in your operations by constantly crashing down your system. We have provided some solutions to fix this for you in our blog below. Do have a look.

  3. Causes for QuickBooks Error the File Exists While this error can arise on using a poor internet connection, here are some more reasons for the same- • QuickBooks application is outdated. • Error while installing QuickBooks. • Invalid credentials for QuickBooks users. • Unsuitable Internet and Firewall Settings. • Interference by Windows User Account Control.

  4. Resolving QuickBooks Error the File Exists • These are some tried and tested solutions to resolve the QuickBooks Error the file exists- Method 1: Update QuickBooks application. • Open QuickBooks Desktop. • Tap on Product Information. • Select your QuickBooks version. • Click on Search. • Hit the Latest Updates button. • Double-click on the installation file. • Let the install complete. • Reboot your system.

  5. Method 2: Turning off Windows User Account Control (UAC) Settings. • Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard. • The Run window will be displayed. • Type Control Panel in the search space. • Hit OK. • In the search space, locate the User Accounts. • Tap on Change UAC Settings. • Hit Yes. • Click on Never Notify to turn off UAC. • Restart your device. • Update your QuickBooks Desktop.

  6. Method 3: Enable Full Access to QuickBooks User. • Navigate to the QuickBooks icon. • Right-click on the icon. • Click on Open File Location. • Hit the backspace button on your keyboard. • Right-click on QuickBooks File. • Tap on Properties. • Click on Edit. • Select Add. • Tap on Everyone. • Hit OK. • Tap on Full Control button. • Hit Apply. • Follow the wizard that is prompted on the screen. • Choose the appropriate User.

  7. Method 4: Re-register for QuickBooks with a different file. • Close QuickBooks Desktop. • Locate QuickBooks on your desktop. • Right-click on the icon. • Click on Properties. • Open the File Location. • Search for “reboot.bat” file. • Right-click on this file. • Tap on Run as Administrator. • Wait for the process to finish. • Reboot your system

  8. We will now conclude our blog on QuickBooks Error the File Exists. We hope that our troubleshooting steps were effective in erasing this error from your system. If you require additional support for the same, you can get in touch with our experts at 1.800.579.0391.

  9. CONTACT US :- ACCOUNTING HELPLINE Email: info@accountinghelpline.com Phone: 1.800.579.0391

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