QuickBooks is one of the most favored business accounting software preferred by small and mid-sized businesses worldwide. The reason behind this is the advanced features that it offers. However, it is not far from technical glitches like QuickBooks Error 3371, even after great features. It can take place while you try to run the software after re-configuring the system, usually after the hard-drive cloning. At its occurrence, an error message displays on your screen stating, "QuickBooks has encountered a problem on startup this may be due to invalid software license.” Well, you don't need to panic if that's the case. In this article, we have listed the possible causes and their troubleshooting methods.
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What Factors Trigger QuickBooks Error 3371 Status Code 11118?
The error code 3371 QuickBooks can take place due to any of the below-mentioned reasons:
- It can take place due to outdated Windows operating systems.
- Some of your QuickBooks Desktop files might be exposed to infectious conditions due to your anti-virus software.
- There might be missing or damaged essential files or components that your QuickBooks Desktop requires.
MSXML Component:
It is a Microsoft component using which QuickBooks can take out the essential data in the Qbregistration.dat file. This further enables the QB software to open and run properly.
QBregistration.dat:
It is a QB installation file that has all the license information of the QuickBooks product. Whenever you try to access QuickBooks, it is mandatory to verify and retrieve the license information. In case you have a damaged company file, you won't be able to open QB and thus end up with QuickBooks error 3371.
If you haven't installed the latest Windows Updates, then the error code can take place due to damaged QuickBooks Desktop installation.
How To Resolve Error 3371 When Opening QuickBooks?
You can resolve several QuickBooks Desktop errors like installation errors, company file errors, connection errors, and errors related to QuickBooks Tool Hub's data damage. You may often end up with QuickBooks error 3371 status code 11118 while activating QuickBooks Desktop using the license key. Initially, the user required QuickBooks to install a diagnostic tool to troubleshoot this error. But, with the QB Tool hub, you can fix these errors without any hassle.
Follow the below-given steps to resolve the error 3371 in QuickBooks Desktop:
- Firstly, you have to shut QuickBooks Desktop. Also, ensure that no other related process is running in the background of your system.
- For that, you can check out all the running services under the Windows Task Manager.
- After verifying that none of the QuickBooks services are running in the background, you have to download the QuickBooks Tool Hub's latest version.
- Once you have downloaded it, go to the download folder of your computer and double-click the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file.
- To complete the installation process, follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
- Now run QuickBooks Tool Hub using its icon from the Desktop screen.
- If you cannot find the icon, search for QuickBooks Tool Hub from Windows Search Program and Features search box.
- Once you have run the Tool Hub application, go to the Installation Issues from the left pane.
- After that, choose the option status code Error Fix and let the tool repair all the issues causing QuickBooks error code 3371 while entering license data for activation.
- Once you have completed the repair, run open the company file in QuickBooks once more and check for the error status.
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If you have performed the troubleshooting methods mentioned in this blog, you will resolve the QuickBooks error 3371 without any hassle. If you need any further assistance, we suggest you give us a call on our Helpline number (855)-856–0053. Our professionals will assist you with the handiest solutions.
