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Resolve QuickBooks Script Error When Accessing QuickBooks Desktop

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Resolve QuickBooks Script Error When Accessing QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks users often encounter script errors when attempting to open their company file, which can be perplexing since these errors provide no clear explanation for their cause. In this article, we've outlined some effective troubleshooting steps to help you eliminate these script errors in QuickBooks desktop. Additionally, we've included a detailed explanation of what a script error is and what causes it. To obtain a full understanding of this issue, read the entire article.


A brief review of QuickBooks Script Error in QuickBooks Desktop

Typically, QuickBooks script errors are associated with Internet Explorer and it’s settings. If generally occurs when there are installation problems with JavaScript or VB Script, or if Internet Explorer fails to execute these scripting languages, a script error may occur in QuickBooks Desktop, resulting in an error message that says "QuickBooks Script Error Unable to Get Property Length of Undefined or Null Reference." Fortunately, resolving this script error is not overly complicated and can be fixed by resetting Internet Explorer's settings.

 

What are the Causes behind to the QuickBooks Script Error

The QuickBooks script errors can arise due to various factors, but the following are the most common causes observed across multiple users' devices:

●       If script processing tools or features in QuickBooks are turned off, it can result in such error.

●       If script debugging is enabled on the device, it can lead to this error.

●       A faulty Windows user profile can also be a cause of such issues.

●       Inadequate saving and verification of previous changes made to the computer device can lead to script errors.

●       Users may encounter issues if the data downloaded online does not sync with the script software.

 

Methods to Fix QuickBooks Desktop Script Error

Following are the DIY methods to rectify the script errors of QuickBooks desktop:

Method 1: Configure Internet Explorer Settings

●       Begin by opening the Internet Explorer browser.

●       Click on the Gear icon located in the top right corner of the screen.

●       Choose the Tools option from the menu that appears.

●       Click on Compatibility View settings.

●       In the Compatibility View settings window, check the box that says "Display intranet in compatibility view."

●       Finally, you need to click on the Close tab to complete the process.

 

Method 2: Adding a URL to the Restricted Websites List.

●       Start by opening QuickBooks.

●       Click on the internet connection setup option in the help menu.

●       Next, click on the "next" tab.

●       Then, go to the advanced connection settings.

●       After reaching the advanced connection settings, click on the "Restricted sites" option in the Security tab.

●       Click on "Sites," and copy and paste the URL that is causing the error message.

●       Click on "Add," then click on the Close tab.

●       Click on "OK" and "Done."

●       Finally, restart your system and check if the issue has been resolved.


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