Often users of QuickBooks users encounter QuickBooks opens then closes immediately or QuickBooks closes error unexpectedly. Due to this error, QuickBooks crashes when attaching files, and QuickBooks crashes when switching companies. While it’s a problematic error, it can be quite easily resolved as well by following the right steps. In this blog, we will mention the root causes and easy solutions to resolve QuickBooks opens and closes errors immediately. In case you are unable to follow these steps, then you can reach us at 1-855-856-0042 to get immediate assistance from our support team.

The Root Causes of QuickBooks Closing Unexpectedly Error

Some of the root causes of QuickBooks closing unexpectedly are:

1. When the company name exceeds its specified character limit or does adhere to its standards, it may lead to a QB crashing.
2. One of the primary reasons for this error is a damaged or missing QBWUSER.ini file.
3. Your hard drive might be damaged or corrupted and is evoking the error.’
4. Another reason can be damaged or missing QB components, incomplete or improper installation, and damaged program files.
5. If the windows are not updated to the latest version or are damaged, then it will lead to this error.

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Solutions To Resolve this QB keeps on Closing Issues efficiently and Quickly

Some of the simplest solutions to resolve QB keeps on the closing issue are:

Solution 1: By Getting the Latest Updates Installed on your QB Desktop

Follow these steps to complete this solution to resolve the error:

1. Locate and right-click the QuickBooks Desktop Icon on your Windows Desktop and choose Run as Administrator.
2. When asked, type the admin account’s login credentials and press Enter.
3. Now go to the Help tab and press the Update QuickBooks Desktop option, and this will access the QuickBooks Update window.
4. Locate the Update Now tab and press the Get Updates option to prompt QuickBooks to download the most recent updates released.
5. To download the downloaded updates, you will require to restart QB, and it will ask for your confirmation to install the updates.
6. Press the Install Updates button, and your QB will get updated as soon as the updates are downloaded.
7. Check if your issues are solved by performing the same task that triggered the error.

Solution 2: By Choosing to Rename the QBWUSER.ini File

This solution can be helpful in resolving this QB issue.

1. Locate the folder where you have saved the QBWUSER.ini file.
2. Now, right-clicking on this file will give you an option to rename it. Now, add .old at the end of the name and also change the EntitlementDataStore.ecml file.
3. End by re-opening QB and checking if the issue is resolved.

Conclusion

QuickBooks is a robust application and, like any other accounting software, is also vulnerable to errors, QuickBooks opens then closes immediately errors being one of them. We understand that this error can be quite irritating, but if you follow the proper steps, then it is quite easy to resolve as well. In this blog, we have mentioned some of the easiest solutions to resolve this error. If you are still facing the error, then you can reach out to our support team at 1-855-856-0042 to get easy and quick assistance.