QuickBooks Windows error the file exists - Steps to resolve

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2. What to do if you Get QuickBooks Error The File Exists In recent days, many users have reported QuickBooks error the file exists while trying to update payroll, pay scheduled liabilities, or open state/federal forms. The error prompt appears on the screen with an error message, stating, The file you specified cannot be opened. Make sure that it is not being used by another program or a read only file. The Windows error was ‘The file exists.’ Usually, such errors happen when the QuickBooks Desktop version gets outdated. With this post, we will explain all the troubleshooting solutions to overcome the file exists error so that you can continue working with QuickBooks.

3. What causes the file exists error in QuickBooks Desktop? There are several reasons that can trigger the file exists error in QuickBooks Desktop. Below-down we have mentioned the most noticed ones: • The QuickBooks Desktop version has been outdated. • QuickBooks cannot access its program (QBW32.EXE) file due to a lack of required permissions. What should you do to rectify QuickBooks error the file exists? Solution 1) Manually update QuickBooks Desktop using the admin account

4. Select the Windows Start menu and type “QuickBooks” in the search box. • Right-click QuickBooks Desktop and choose the Run as administrator option. • If prompted, enter the Windows admin username and password. • On the keyboard, press Windows + E keys simultaneously to open the Windows File Explorer. • Navigate to the following path to access the folder containing company files, C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company Files. • In the folder, search the company file (with the .qbw extension) and right-click it. • Press & hold the Alt key on the keyboard and then select the Open option.

5. On the No Company Open window, select the Help menu and choose the Update QuickBooks Desktop option. • On the Update QuickBooks Desktop window, go to the Options tab and then click on the Mark All option. • Move on to the Update Now tab, checkmark the Reset Update checkbox, and then select the Get Updates option. • Close the No Company Open window and then open the QuickBooks Desktop application. • At last, select the Yes option on the update installer pop-up.

6. Solution 2) Update Windows Permissions of the QuickBooks program file • Open the Windows File Explorer by pressing Windows + E keys simultaneously on the keyboard. • Access the QuickBooks folder by using the following path: C:\program files\intuit\QuickBooks (year) • In the folder, look for the file named QBW32.EXE and right-click it. • Now, you need to choose the Properties option. • Go to the Security tab and then click on the Edit button. • Select the Add option and then type “Everyone” in the given space. • Hit the OK button.

7. In the Security tab, checkmark the Full control checkbox, and then hit the OK button. • Select the Add option again, and then type “Users” in the given space. • Hit the OK button. • In the Security tab, checkmark the Full control checkbox, and then hit the OK button. • Click on the Apply button to implement the changes you have just made. • At last, hit the OK button.

8. Conclusion: We hope that you find this post worth reading and helpful in QuickBooks Windows error the file exists.However, if the error persists, even after implementing the aforementioned troubleshooting solutions,then we suggest you to immediately get in touch with certified QuickBooks professionals at (844-888-4666) for additional troubleshooting assistance.

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