Fix QuickBooks Desktop Won’t Open Error After Windows Update

When the user tries to open the software, an error appears with an error message stating “QuickBooks already has a company file open. If you want to open another company file, close this one first.” This error is also seen when the user tries to open the company file. There can be different causes behind such an error, which we will be talking about later in this post.

To know more about QuickBooks desktop won’t open error after windows update, make sure to read this post till the end. Or else contact us at 1-888-351-0999.

What causes QuickBooks desktop won’t open error?

The user might end up in such an error due to the following reasons:

Also, if the QBWUSER.INI file is missing or damaged
Or if the installation of the software is not done properly
In case the operating system being used is outdated, then it is probable to end up in such an error
In case the company file name exceeds the limit

Steps to fix QuickBooks Not Opening after Windows Update

The user can get rid of the QuickBooks won’t open error after windows update, by downloading and using the Quick fix my program. This involves the below steps:

Step 1: Firstly, the user will have to download and install the QuickBooks tools hub

For this, the user is required to close QuickBooks
And then download the most recent version. And also save the file where it can be accessed easily.
After that, the user needs to open the downloaded file
And then, carry out the on-screen instructions for installing and also agree to the terms and conditions
The next step is to double click the icon on window to open the tool hub

Step 2: From QuickBooks tools hub, the user needs to run quick fix my program

This can be done by, selecting program problems in QuickBooks tools hub
And then, selecting quick fix my program

Lastly, the user needs to start QuickBooks desktop and also open the data file.

Getting rid of QuickBooks won’t open after windows update problem becomes easy, once the above stated steps are followed. However, if you have any query, or if the user is unable to fix error, then in that case feel free to contact our QuickBooks premier support team at 1-888-351-0999.