Methods to Resolve QuickBooks Error Code 80029c4a

The Error 80029c4a is a runtime error that you might encounter while trying to gain access to a company file. This error code is usually encountered when the company file which you are trying to access is damaged due to some reasons.

Let us appraise you with the causes which might lead to this QuickBooks error code 80029c4a. Accordingly, this article shall assist you towards resolving the Error, once and for all.

What are causes that provoke ‘QuickBooks Error Code 80029c4a’?

Some of the primary causes which lead to QuickBooks Error Code 80029c4a include:

• Essential QuickBooks desktop files being corrupted.
• Unsuccessful or Incomplete Installation of QuickBooks application.
• Some of the entries related to Windows Registry might be missing or damaged.
• Some third-party security software such as antivirus might be obstructing seamless functioning of QuickBooks.

How to troubleshoot ‘QuickBooks Error Code 80029c4a’?

There are several methods which you can follow to resolve this error code. These have been explained in the following section of this article:

Method 1: Update QuickBooks Desktop to the latest version 

Up to date updating of the QuickBooks Desktop software is a necessary practice since each update is accustomed with the capability to fix bugs identified in earlier versions of the software, besides containing other critical features. You can easily update the QuickBooks Desktop software by following the procedure mentioned below:

• Go to 'Help' menu and then click on 'Update QuickBooks’.

• Select the updates to download and click on ‘Get Updates’ option.
• Select ‘Update’ option and wait for the process to finish.

Method 2: Repairing your QuickBooks Desktop Software

There might be inherent issues persisting with QuickBooks Desktop Software’s files. In order to resolve such issues, it is recommended that you Repair your QuickBooks Desktop by following the below mentioned process:

• Open ‘Control Panel’.
• Select the ‘Uninstall or change’ the program.
• Scroll down and identify QuickBooks from the list that shows up on the screen.
• Select the ‘Uninstall/Change’ option.
• Click on ‘Next’.
• Click on the Repair button

Method 3: Examine the Quarantine Folder of your Antivirus

Sometimes, an antivirus program has a propensity to identify some files and services as potential threats to system. In such cases, the Antivirus automatically moves such files to the quarantine folder where such files cease to operate. QuickBooks Error Code 80029c4a might be triggered due to this reason.

In order to visit your Quarantine folder, follow the below mentioned instructions and ensure that you remove any QuickBooks-related processes and files from the quarantine folder.

• Open your antivirus and visit the quarantine folder.
• Search for any files related to QuickBooks Desktop in the quarantine folder.
• If identified, delete the QuickBooks file(s) in the quarantine folder.
• Restart the QuickBooks Desktop.
• Once the system has restarted, ensure that you add the same file as an exception in your antivirus.
• Once you are done, open QuickBooks Desktop software and check to see if the error has been resolved.

Method 4: Register QuickBooks Desktop Services using ‘Reboot.bat’ file

• Right-click on QuickBooks Desktop and select ‘properties’ and then select ‘open file location’ option.
• Right-click the ‘reboot.bat’ file and select ‘Run as System Administrator’ option.
• You have to ensure that you run the ‘reboot.bat’ as the Windows Administrator.

• Wait for the process to conclude.
• Once completed, go for a system Restart.
• Reopen QuickBooks software and check if the issue related to the ‘Error Code 80029c4a’ has been resolved.

Method 5: Go for SFC scan

In order to do an SFC scan using command prompt, you are required to proceed with the following steps:

• Press ‘Win+R’ keys simultaneously. The Run Window pops up.
• Type ‘cmd’ and press ‘Enter’ key.
• Once the command prompt window is open, type ‘SFC/Scannow’ and press ‘Enter’ Key.

• Wait for the process to end.

Once finished, restart your windows and open the QuickBooks Desktop software to check if the ‘QuickBooks Error Code 80029c41’ has been fixed. We hope that this article helped you fix this error from the root. However, if you still have any problem in your software then reaching to our experts is just a call away. Dial 1-800-615-2347 to connect with our QuickBooks desktop error support team.