How to Fix QuickBooks Keeps Crashing Issue in Windows 10?

 Are you witnessing recurring Crashing while operating QuickBooks Desktop in Windows 10? No need to worry as we provide solutions to all your QB related issues.

When dealing with QuickBooks, you may encounter a variety of challenges; the issue we'll examine today is QuickBooks desktop keeps crashing. When the company or installation file is damaged, QuickBooks Desktop frequently crashes. Furthermore, when sending an email, creating invoices, or opening the company file, you may experience QuickBooks desktop crashing. This may hamper your business operations and lead to unnecessary delays.

 

Troubleshooting Methods to Fix QuickBooks keeps crashing

You can resort to the below-mentioned methods for fixing the QuickBooks keeps crashing issue in Windows 10.

Method 1: Use the Run QuickBooks File Doctor

The File doctor offers multiple benefits towards eradicating QB related errors and bugs. You can get rid of the ‘QuickBooks keeps crashing issue in Windows 10’ by implementing the tool. Follow the directions below to use it.

·         Download and Install the QuickBooks Tool Hub.

·         On the culminating page of the installation process, click on 'Finish.'

·         Now, launch the QuickBooks Tool Hub.

·         From the QuickBooks Tool Hub, run QuickBooks File Doctor after choosing the 'Company File Issues tab.'

·         Choose the company file after clicking on 'Browse.'

·         Select 'Continue.'

·         Check for the file and network

·         Choose 'Next' after you enter the QuickBooks Admin password.

·         Now the scan begins.

·         This process may take some time.

·         Once finished, open QuickBooks Desktop again and check whether the crashing issue got resolved. If it still persists, follow the next method.

 

Method 2: Run Quick Fix My Program

·         Download and install QuickBooks Tool Hub

·         When the tool is installed, go to the Program Problems tab and select Quick Fix my Program.

·         It may take a while to complete

·         Reopen QuickBooks Desktop after it's finished.

 

Method 3: Update QuickBooks Desktop

You need to ensure that you have QuickBooks software updated to the latest release. To update the same, follow the steps given below:

·         Go to 'Help.'

·         Choose the option 'Update QuickBooks Desktop.'

·         Choose the 'Update Now' option.

·         Select the 'Reset Updates.'

·         Subsequently, click on 'Get Updates.'

·         Once the update process is successfully complete, close QuickBooks

·         Restart your system and then open QuickBooks to check if the issue got sorted out. If not, head to the following method.

 

Method 4: Repairing QuickBooks Desktop

At some times, the QuickBooks software keeps crashing due to some damaged files related to QB. As such, you should conform to repairing the QuickBooks Desktop software. To Repair the software, follow the steps given below:

·         Open the 'Run' command by pressing the 'Win+R' keys together

·         Type' Control' and click 'OK.'

·         Proceed to 'Program,' followed by 'Programs and Features.'

·         Select QuickBooks Desktop from the list and click 'Uninstall.' If prompted, click on 'Yes.'

·         Proceed to the repair process by choosing 'Next.'

·         Choose 'Repair' and click 'Next.'

·         Click 'Repair.'

·         Wait for the repair process to finish. This may take some time to conclude.

·         Once the repair is complete, click 'Finish.'

 

Method 5: Suppressing the QuickBooks Desktop software

·         Follow the directions given below to suppress QuickBooks Desktop software:

·         Double-click the QuickBooks desktop icon while holding down the ‘Ctrl+Shift’ buttons on the keyboard.

·         Wait until QuickBooks is open on your computer before releasing the ‘Ctrl+Shift’ keys. No Company Open window will appear.

 

Method 6: Copy your company files to Desktop

·         Right-click on the desktop screen and go to New. Then select the 'Folder' option.

·         Proceed to your 'current company file location.'

·         Once you locate your company file, right-click on it and click on 'Copy.'

·         Now, access the New Folder that you just created on the Desktop.

·         Right-click in the folder and click on 'Paste.'

·         Press and hold the 'Ctrl' key until No Company Open Window is on the screen

·         Click 'Open' or 'Restore an Existing Company.'

·         Select the 'Open a company file' option and click on 'Next.'

·         Browse the desktop file that you copied in a 'New folder.'

·         Then click 'Open.'

·         If the issue still stands its ground, you can follow the next method.

 

Method 7: Run the QuickBooks Database Server Manager

QuickBooks Database server manager is a potential tool that can get rid of innumerable errors encountered in QuickBooks Desktop. Follow the directions given below to use it:

·         Download QuickBooks Tools Hub and then install it.

·         When the installation is finished, click ‘Finish.’

·         Go to QuickBooks Tool Hub now.

·         Select ‘QuickBooks Database Server Manager’ from the ‘Network Issues tab.’

·         Identify the location of your company's files.

·         Click on the 'Scan Folders' tab.

·         Select the folder where your company file (in ‘.QBW’ extension) is stored by clicking ‘Browse.’

·         Select 'OK' and then 'Start Scan.'

 

Method 8: Update your Windows

Using outdated windows O/S can be a potential cause of the crashing issue. To update your system to the version, follow the steps below:

·         Right-click the ‘start’ button.

·         Select ‘Settings.’

·         Select ‘Update and Security.’

·         Select ‘Check for Updates.’

Download all the essential updates that show up on the screen. Once you are done, restart your system and check if the issues related to QuickBooks Crashing got resolved successfully.

 

Method 9: Uninstall and Reinstall QuickBooks

In case the crashing issue is still annoying you, you should uninstall and reinstall the QuickBooks Desktop software. To uninstall the software, proceed as follows:

·         Head to 'Control Panel' from the Start Menu.

·         Go to 'Programs and Features.'

·         Select the QuickBooks Desktop software from the list of available software.

·         Click on 'Uninstall.'

·         Once the uninstallation is completed, restart your system and perform an installation of the software using your license and product keys.

·         Now, open QuickBooks and check if the 'QuickBooks keeps crashing issue' got ousted from your system.

 

We are hopeful that after following all the guidelines mentioned in this article, you could successfully resolve the QuickBooks keeps crashing or freezing issue. If the error still concerns you, contact our QuickBooks 24/7 error support Team at 1-800-761-1787.