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How To Get Rid Of QuickBooks Freezing Error?

Freezing of QuickBooks Desktop may occur due to various technical issues. This in turn leads to a complete standstill and prevents proceeding with any accounting operation. In this article, we shall be dealing with all the different methods to troubleshoot QuickBooks freezing error. If you find yourself entangled in a web of difficulties while performing the troubleshooting steps, you can take our technical assistance by calling us at 1 800 761 1787.

Causes provoking the QuickBooks Desktop Freezing issue

• The QuickBooks Software can't work properly because of antivirus software.

• The size of your business file is way too big.

• There was a problem with or damage to your company file.

• The information on your hard drive could be broken.

• Program files were messed up.

• Errors were seen when QuickBooks Desktop was being installed.

What are the steps to fix QuickBooks Freezing Issue?

The below given steps should aid you in troubleshooting the fixing issues encountered in QuickBooks Desktop. Start off from the first step and consequently check if the issue gets sorted. If it doesn’t, then make a move to the subsequent troubleshooting method.

1st Step: Remove Temp temporary Internet Files and Cache

• The first step is to open Run. When you press the Win and R keys at the same time, the Run command will start.

• Then, type Control into Run box and click OK.

• Select Internet Options after clicking on Network and Internet.

• Under the General tab, click the Delete button.

• You should choose the option that says Temporary Internet files and website files.

• The next step is to hit Delete.

• It might take a while to delete the temporary internet files.

• Next, click on Apply, and then click OK.

2nd Step: Use QuickBooks tool Hub

Follow the steps given as under to use the QuickBooks Tool Hub for resolving the errors that contribute to freezing issues in QuickBooks.

• Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub.

• Then, press the CTRL and J keys to get to your download folder.

• Double-click on QuickBooksToolsHub.exe in your list of downloaded files.

• Choose Next to install the tool, and choose Yes to agree to the terms.

• Now, after clicking Next, choose Install.

• When the installation is done, click Finish.

• Now, double-tap the tool to make it work.

• Use it to see if anything is wrong with QuickBooks. The tool has a number of important utilities that can fix a wide range of problems with the QuickBooks software.

3rd Step: Use QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool

• Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub and put it in place (You must have downloaded it in the earlier method). If it has already been downloaded, start it up.

• The next step is to double-click on the QuickBooks Tool Hub to run it.

• When the tool is open, go to the Installation Issues tab and choose the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool.

• Click "Proceed" to start fixing your QuickBooks desktop components.

• After the process is done, restart your PC.

• Please try the next method if the ones you've tried so far don't work.

4th Step: Opt for Suppressing the QuickBooks Desktop

• Double-click the QuickBooks icon on your desktop while holding down the Ctrl and Shift keys at the same time.

• Don't let go of the Ctrl and Shift keys until QuickBooks is open on your PC. There will also be a pop-up that says "No Company Open."

• Once you've opened QuickBooks, do your usual accounting tasks and check to see if the freezing problem has been fixed.

5th Step: Updating QuickBooks Desktop

• Start the QuickBooks Desktop program to get started.

• Then, go to the Help menu and choose "Update QuickBooks Desktop."

• Then, choose "Update Now."

• After you tap on Reset Update, tap on Get Updates.

• Close down QuickBooks when the update is done.

6th Step: Make & Restore the Portable Company File

• Open the QuickBooks file by clicking File, then choose Create Copy from the drop-down menu.

• Click on the Portable Company File and then tap Next.

• Choose where you want to save the portable file, click Save, and then click OK.

Steps for Restoring the Portable Company File

• Go to the File menu and choose either Open Company or Restore Company.

• Then, after choosing the option to Restore the portable file, click Next.

• Find a portable company file, select it, tap Open, then Next.

• Once you have changed where the company file is, click Save.

7th Step: Running QuickBooks File Doctor

• For the first step, you need to download the QuickBooks File Doctor.

• Press the CTRL and J keys at the same time to get to your download folder.

• Double-click on QuickBooksToolsHub.exe.

• After you've installed it, go to the license agreement page and choose Next and then Yes.

• When you're done, click Next.

• Click Finish to finish the installation.

• Open QuickBooks Tool Hub now.

• After that, go to the Company File Issues tab and click on Run QuickBooks File Doctor.

• Click on Browse to choose the company file.

• Tap the button to check your network and file systems.

• Press the Enter key to move forward.

• Click Next after putting in the QuickBooks Admin password.

• Wait for the scan to finish.

• After you're done, make sure the freezing problem is fixed by restarting QuickBooks Desktop.

8th Step: Using QuickBooks Database Server Manager

• Downloading the QuickBooks Tools Hub is the first thing to do.

• Press the CTRL and J keys at the same time to get to the folder where your downloaded files are stored.

· Tap the QuickBooksToolsHub.exe file inside the folder twice.

• Choose Yes to let this tool make changes.

• Click Next to set it up.

• After that, choose Next, and then choose the option to Install.

· When the installation is done, click the Finish button.

· Now is the time to open the QuickBooks Tool Hub.

· From the Network Issues menu, choose QuickBooks Database Server Manager.

• Make sure that the procedure fixes the error that caused QuickBooks to freeze.

Towards the end, we reassert our unwavering support for you. We hope that the instructions provided in this article helped you fix QuickBooks freezing error. If you are troubled by any other issue, or if this issue keeps pervading, then allow our experts to guide you through. You can call us at 1 800 761 1787 and get your doubts rooted out.

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