Addressing the QuickBooks Keeps Crashing Issue Permanently

ByAllan Ramsay
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One of the most common problems reported by regular QuickBooks users is the QuickBooks keeps crashing issue. This issue can come up all of a sudden and disrupt the regular functioning of the application. If your QuickBooks closes unexpectedly, there might be some issues with your program files, or the QBWUSER.INI file might be damaged. The good news is this problem can be fixed with the help of certain steps. In this article, we will learn the solutions to eliminate the crashing issue once and for all.

If you are having trouble performing the steps or resolving the error code on your own, you can reach out to us at 1-855-856-0042 and get assistance from our team of QB experts.

What are the Common Factors that give rise to the QuickBooks Keeps Shutting Down Issue?

QuickBooks automatic shutdown can be caused by the following possible reasons –

  1. There are issues with your company file name, and it might be too long or contain special characters.
  2. The QBWUSER.INI file, which stores essential information, is either damaged or corrupted.
  3. The hard drive containing your QB application is damaged or is experiencing bad sectors.
  4. Your QuickBooks Desktop is facing some installation issues, or the installation setup files are damaged.
  5. An outdated Windows OS or QuickBooks Desktop can also cause the application to crash.

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What Steps to Perform when QuickBooks 2022 Shuts Down Randomly?

If your QuickBooks starts to open then closes, you can perform the steps given below to eliminate the error –

Step 1 – Utilize the Quick Fix Utility from the QB Tool Hub to Eliminate Program Issues

Issues while running QuickBooks Desktop can lead to the QuickBooks Desktop keeps crashing issue. To fix this, you can use the tool hub in the following manner –

  1. Download the tool hub setup file from Intuit and follow the on-screen instructions to install it on your PC.
  2. Once installed, run the QuickBooks Tool Hub and select the Quick Fix my Program Toolfrom the Program Problems
  3. Run the tool to detect and fix the program problems leading to the crashing problem.
  4. Once the tool stops running, rerun QuickBooks and check if you are able to operate the application without any errors.

Step 2 – Download the Latest QB Updates and Upgrade your QuickBooks Desktop

The next step is to ensure that the application you are running is updated to the recent version, and if not, install the latest updates.

  1. Go to the QuickBooks Helpmenu and select the Update QuickBooks Desktop option to go to the Update Now
  2. From the Updatetab, select Reset Updates and download the latest available updates from your QB Desktop.
  3. Once downloaded, rerun QuickBooks and select Install Nowto install the updates and upgrade your QB version.

Conclusion

If your QuickBooks keeps crashing, you can easily resolve the issue by using the steps given in this article. If the problem persists, you can contact us at 1-855-856-0042 and get assistance from our technical support team.

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