error 404.1
                     Why do you get an 
error 404 in 
QuickBooks?
To better understand why QuickBooks service messages 
error 404 occurs, it is helpful to first understand a little 
about what the error is all about. Basically, this error 
happens during the installation of QuickBooks desktop. 
This can also happen when Windows is shutdown or 
started incorrectly. To solve such an error, you need to 
uncover the basic cause. The error can be read as "Service 
messages error" or "QuickBooks update error 404" or "QB 
runtime errors 404", etc. A similar error might appear if 
QuickBooks software cannot complete an update or does 
not sync with Intuit's server. Manufacturers can decode 
this error by analyzing the data that is contained within. 
The article discusses this error in more detail.
Causes of QuickBooks 
error code 404
Some of the reasons behind QuickBooks error code 
404's occurrence include:
• Installing, changing, or updating a program might 
cause QuickBooks related files to be accidentally 
corrupted or deleted.
• A virus or malware infection will result in 
corrupted QuickBooks files or Windows files.
• Alternatively, a corrupted windows registry can 
also cause this error due to any changes like the 
installation or uninstallation of QuickBooks.
• Such a problem is probable to occur if 
QuickBooks is not installed properly or if it is 
corrupted.
How to fix the QuickBooks update 
error 404
Method 1: Reconfiguring the system 
settings
You can start by configuring the system settings. This process involves the following steps:
• The first step is to open QuickBooks and the company files.
• Identify where the error occurred last.
• Log out of the company file and close QuickBooks later.
• Windows should be updated and the system should be rebooted.
• Additionally, you need to navigate to the tools menu in Internet Explorer. Select the 
Internet option.
• Next, select the advanced tab and navigate to the settings page.
• Now close all applications and save the data.
• After closing all your programs, you will be asked to save the data.
• After pressing Windows + R, type msconfig into the search box and click OK.
• Select general from the screen where you are able to configure your system.
• Select selective startup by navigating to startup selection and selecting it. Click on 
the OK button along with it.
• To end the process, restart the computer.
Method 2: Verifying the 
internet speed
When the first method doesn't work, check the 
internet speed. Follow the steps below to accomplish 
this:
• Go to Internet Explorer and open a website you 
frequently use.
• Furthermore, if the URL fails to open, you can 
try to refresh your internet settings and try 
again.
• If the message still states, "Page cannot be 
displayed", then switch off and on the wireless 
router and open the URL again.
• The next step is to restart the computer and try 
again.
• You should also make Internet Explorer the 
default browser.
• If the issue persists after the process has been 
completed, contact your internet provider.
Method 3: Changing the 
internet settings
• Using this method, you should navigate to the internet 
explorer and select tools and internet options.
• Navigate to the trusted sites after clicking on the security 
tab.
• You now need to add *.intuit.com and *.quickbooks.com as 
trusted sites.
• Afterwards, click on the close button and then hit the ok 
button.
• Log out of QuickBooks and close the company file.
• Once the error has been resolved, reopen QuickBooks as 
well as the company file.
Conclusion!
Here, we have summarized the information related to 
QuickBooks error code 404. In addition, we expect that after 
reading this article carefully, you will be able to resolve the 
error successfully. To gain additional technical support, you 
should contact a team of professionals in case of any queries.