Windows 10: QuickBooks Desktop Not Working Due to Windows 11 Update Issue – "Your device is missing...

Are facing an issue running QuickBooks Desktop on Windows 11. Every time I try to open or work with QuickBooks, I get a system notification saying:"Your device is missing important security updates. Make sure to keep your device on and plugged in so the update can complete."I’ve already tried several things:Used Windows Update TroubleshooterRan SFC /scannow and DISM commandsTried restarting multiple times and ensured my device is plugged inAlso reinstalled QuickBooks DesktopDespite all that, QuickBooks is still not functioning properly — it either crashes or freezes after the error appears.Is

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Quickbooks won't open after Windows 11 Update

Hi markwilliam8506,

QuickBooks is a featureful bookkeeping software that makes business accounting easy for its users. Quickbooks won't open after Windows 11 Update randomly develops on a system and troubles users while launching the error. In case your QB fails to open or crashes randomly, read this blog till the end to figure out why this happens and the techniques to prevent it in the future.

The circumstances under which QuickBooks will not open or crash randomly

You can sometimes face problems launching QB due to internal glitches in the software or external PC factors. Some conditions on your system that interrupt QB launch or cause it to crash randomly while running are discussed below-

• QuickBooks cannot run the QBWUSER.ini file because it is damaged or forbidden due to lack of folder permissions.
  
• QuickBooks malfunctions and crashes instantly when it fails to access its program files or use the system resources as per requirement.
  
• You haven’t downloaded the latest updates in QuickBooks, which leads to compatibility issues when the software integrates with the Windows applications.
  

The actions you must take if QuickBooks won’t open on your PC

Your business will be affected, and you might experience problems recording the transactions if QuickBooks doesn’t start on your PC. The following techniques are valuable to counter the problem and prevent issues during QB launch-

Method 1- Relaunch QuickBooks after repairing/recreating the QBWUSER.ini file

QuickBooks runs the QBWUSER.ini file during its launch to verify the identity of the user trying to access the financial data. The program file contains info about all the user accounts allowed to access the QB data and is crucial for the smooth functioning of the software. You must recreate the QBWUSER.ini file to ensure it doesn’t cause problems when the software starts on your computer. Use these steps to repair the QB program file-

1. Launch the file explorer and click the View option in the toolbar at the top.
   
2. Mark the Hidden items checkbox with a single tap and move to C: Documents and Settings/AllUsers/ApplicationData/Intuit/QuickBooks.
   
3. Right-click the QBWUSER.ini file in the location and select the Rename option.
   
4. Type ‘.old’ at the file name’s end as an extension and save it as ‘QBWUSER.ini.old’ on your system.
   
5. Relaunch QuickBooks.
   

If your QB fails to start after recreating the damaged program files, move to the next solution.

Method 2- Grant admin rights to QuickBooks to prevent crashes during its launch

QuickBooks can also face problems while launching if it fails to access its program files or use the required system resources. You need to grant admin rights to QuickBooks to allow it special access to system data and prevent it from Windows Firewall restrictions. Use these steps-

1. Go to the QB folder location on your system and right-click on the software’s launch icon (QuickBooks.exe).
   
2. Click the Run as Administrator option and avoid clicking continuously on the software’s launch icon (Give it appropriate time to launch).
   

Conclusion

This blog defines the causes of Quickbooks won't open after Windows 11 Update error that randomly develops on your computer. The must-use techniques to prevent issues during QB launch are also discussed in the blog, and we hope you use them on your system to run QB flawlessly.

 

Quickbooks has stopped working, Windows 10 Quickbooks 2016

Hi Tommy,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I understand that you have an issue with
opening QuickBooks 2016. I will surely help you to fix this issue.

This issue could have occurred due to compatibility issues.

I suggest you to install QuickBooks 2016 in compatibility mode and check if it helps.

To install QuickBooks 2016 in compatibility mode follow these steps:

a. Right-click on the setup file of the program and select “Properties”.

c. Select “Compatibility” Tab.

d. Place a check mark next to “Run this program in Compatibility mode” and
select latest version of Windows from the drop down list.

e. Let the program install and then check the functionality.

Note: Make sure you have the installation media for
QuickBooks 2016 before uninstalling it.

Refer the article for additional information.

https://community.intuit.com/articl...quickbooks-2016-and-enterprise-solutions-16-0

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.

 

Windows 10 & Quickbooks Pro 2011

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

I see that after you have upgraded to Windows 10 you are facing issues with the Quickbooks pro 2011.

Please answer the below questions to assist you better,

1. Are you getting any error message?

1. What is the make and model of the computer?

I would like to inform you that Quickbook Pro 2011 is not compatible with Windows 10. Therefore it is needed to install in compatibility mode.

Hence,I suggest you to reinstall the Quickbooks pro 2011 in the compatibility mode and check if it helps,

Please follow the steps below for more information:

• Right click on the setup file of the application and select
  Properties.
• Select Compatibility Tab.
• Place a check mark next to Run this program in Compatibility mode and select the
  operating system accordingly from the drop down list.
• Click OK and run the setup.

I would also suggest you to refer the below link,

https://community.intuit.com/articl...quickbooks-2011-and-enterprise-solutions-11-0

If the issue still persists after troubleshooting steps I would suggest you to contact to Quickbooks Pro 2011 support.

https://community.intuit.com/quickbooks-online

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.