A lot of users have asked for help regarding issues such as QuickBooks Desktop Doesn’t Start, QuickBooks won’t open, has stopped working or not responding, etc.

But the users need not worry more. Like other issues, this can also be resolved. Read this simple guide to fix the error & start QuickBooks in self mode. In case you want to hire our support team, you can dial our toll-free number +1-855-441-4417.

First let us understand the error and problem.

QuickBooks Desktop doesn’t start or won’t open

When you click on the QuickBooks Desktop or a company file icon, the program doesn’t start or just partially respond appears. There are a lot of issues that can prevent QuickBooks from opening. In some cases, rebooting your Desktop will resolve this issue.

Note: When you click on the QuickBooks icon many times (double-clicking repeatedly) can result in not responding. It is better to wait for a while and give time to launch QuickBooks. Don’t click too many times to send multiple requests.

Some symptoms for QuickBooks Desktop doesn’t start or won’t open

QB desktop Freezes

Old Version of the operating system

Sometimes the system hangs

Installation not done properly

Sometimes the computer responds slowly to keyboard inputs and mouse click

QB company file does not open

Note: If you get a better result when working on Quickbooks you wait for a while and give time to launch QuickBooks again rather than click again to again.

Read also: 4 Secret Tips to Speed Up QuickBooks Performance

Why this is occurring leading to QuickBooks not opening issue

Corrupted Hard Disk

Very large Company Name

Out of date Operating system

Improper Installation of QuickBooks Desktop

Missing or damaged QBWUSER.INI file

Steps to solve QuickBooks won’t open issue

Solution 1: Use QuickBooks tool hub

Download QuickBooks tool hub. It is a very useful tool that helps to fix resolving common errors. This tool work best on Windows 10, 64-bit. You should always download the latest version (1.4.0.0) of the QuickBooks Tool Hub.

After clicking on QuickBooksToolHub.exe, Just follow the instructions to install it properly.

After installing this program just open it and run the Quick Fix my Program from the Tool hub.

Solution 2: Close QBW32.exe process

First of all, right-click the Windows taskbar and then select Start Task Manager.

After that, click the Processes tab and then click the Image Name header to sort the processes alphabetically.

header to sort the processes alphabetically. After that, locate and select QBW32.EXE and then click End Process.

Solution 2: Suppress the QuickBooks application

First of all, Right-click the QuickBooks Desktop icon, press and hold the Ctrl key and then click open.

and then click open. Note: Don’t release the Ctrl key until you have the No company open window unless QuickBooks hang or gave you an error.

Don’t release the Ctrl key until you have the No company open window unless QuickBooks hang or gave you an error. After that, open the company file.

Solution 3: Restart your Desktop

By restarting your Desktop, this will bring the system up from the scratch and swipes away the present state of the application. Attempt to open your QuickBooks after restarting your Desktop.

Solution 4: Re-register QuickBooks related components in Windows.

You need to run Reboot.bat for re-registers QB Desktop related file like as.DLL and.OCX in Microsoft OS.

Solution 5: Repair your QuickBooks installation

By running a Repair on your QuickBooks installation, you are restoring all corrupt installation files of QuickBooks.

Solution 6: Do a clean installation of QuickBooks

Firstly, you have to uninstall the QuickBooks software and after then reinstall the QuickBooks software and then rename the installation folders.

That’s all from our behalf. Hopefully, you have been able to fix QuickBooks desktop not opening issue. If you are looking for further support or talk with a proadvisor, feel free to dial our helpline +1-855-441-4417.