A Quick Guide to Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks users may encounter technical issues when upgrading their systems. Smooth business operations rely on knowing the correct method to reinstall QuickBooks Desktop. It is imperative to transfer critical software, like QuickBooks Desktop, without interruption in case of system malfunctions or hardware upgrades. If QuickBooks was not installed correctly, you must start over from scratch and reinstall it. 

Reinstalling QuickBooks guarantees reliable and efficient financial management, regardless of whether you're growing your workforce, fixing technical problems, or upgrading for more efficiency. You can ensure a seamless reinstallation and easily restructure your financial concerns with the help of this blog post.  

Our QuickBooks Desktop reinstallation service can quickly enhance your business's financial management. We promise a smooth transition from system issues to hardware upgrades. Just dial our toll-free number, 1.855.856.0042, to contact our specialists.

Reinstalling QuickBooks Desktop Using These Steps

A clean re-installation of QuickBooks, which can resolve issues such as QuickBooks error 1606, consists of  basic steps:

Step 1: Remove QuickBooks

Follow these steps to uninstall and then perform a clean re-installation of QuickBooks.

• Open the Windows Start menu and type Control Panel to find it.

• Open the Control Panel.

• Choose Programs and Features over Uninstall a Program. 

• From the list of programs, find and select the version of QuickBooks Desktop you want to remove.

• Hit on Uninstall/Change, select Remove, and then click Next.

Step 2: Perform a Reinstallation of QuickBooks Desktop

• After completion, proceed to reinstall QB Desktop.

• QuickBooks will automatically create new folders during reinstallation and rename your existing ones.

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Step 3: Remove QuickBooks manually and rename installation folders

• Uninstall QuickBooks again.

• Navigate to the Windows Start menu and open File Explorer. 

• Locate and open the folder containing your QuickBooks company files, usually named QuickBooks, found in one of the following locations:

• Year of C:\ProgramData\Intuit\QuickBooks

• C:\Users\AppData\Local\Intuit\QuickBooks (year) (the current user)

• Year of C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks

• For 64-bit versions: C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks (year)

• Right-click on the folder and select Rename.

• The folder name should have the old one appended at the end. This prevents QuickBooks from accessing it during reinstallation.

If you encounter an access error message when attempting to rename the folder:

• Right-click on the Windows Task Bar and select Task Manager to access it.

• Go to the Processes tab.

• Click on the Name column heading to sort the list alphabetically.

• Locate and select the processes QBDBMgrN.exe, QBDBMgr.exe, QBCFMonitorService.exe, and Qbw32.exe.

• For each selected process, click on End Process.

• Select Yes when the warning WARNING: Terminating a process can cause undesired results… appears.

Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop is a straightforward process. It becomes easy to grasp once you know how to go about it. Do not hesitate to call our QuickBooks Enterprise support team at a toll-free number, 1.855.856.0042 if you require assistance or run into any issues during reinstallation. Our highly skilled professionals can deliver precise and timely QuickBooks accounting services with the necessary tools. We are accessible twenty-four hours daily to offer our users the best support possible.

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