Effective Solutions To Fix QuickBooks Unrecoverable Error
                     QuickBooks Unrecoverable Error: 
Reasons, Symptoms, and Solutions
The QuickBooks software program lets users perform various 
business and accounting functions with ease. You can work on your 
company data, process payroll, calculate taxes, and so on. But 
sometimes, while operating the application, issues and glitches 
can occur that prevent users from performing the functions. One 
such error is the QuickBooks unrecoverable error that can occur 
out of the blue and disrupt the functioning of the program. This 
error mostly occurs due to issues with the QB files or the program 
itself. If you are getting an unrecoverable error in QuickBooks, you 
can follow the steps given in this article to resolve the error 
effectively.
If you are having difficulty performing the steps or resolving the 
error on your own, you can reach out to us at 1.855.738.2784 and 
get professional assistance from our QuickBooks support team.

An Overview of the QuickBooks 
Unrecoverable Error
The unrecoverable error in QuickBooks can occur while opening a 
QuickBooks file or while running the program and is accompanied by 
an error message stating that QuickBooks has encountered a 
problem and needs to be closed. The error indicates that the 
accounting software has experienced some crucial application faults. 
The error can also pop up while saving or importing a transaction or 
while creating a file backup.
Possible Reasons for the Unrecoverable 
Error Code in QB Desktop
The QB unrecoverable error code can occur due to the following 
factors –
1. Crucial QuickBooks components are either damaged or corrupted.
2. Your PC is having issues that might be a bug or a virus infection.
3. Power outages are affecting the QuickBooks files causing damage.
4. There are some network issues or a blip while running the QB 
application.
5. There is damage to your program data or data integrity issues that 
are leading to the unrecoverable error code.
Early Signs and Symptoms of the 
QuickBooks Desktop Unrecoverable Error
The common symptoms for the unrecoverable error code in 
QuickBooks are –
• Your QuickBooks Desktop starts crashing or closes unexpectedly.
• Ongoing update processes freeze up or close without completion.
• You are unable to save the transactions in the company file.
• You won’t be able to see new updates for your QB program.
• Other Windows programs might start experiencing slow 
performance or become sluggish.
How to Address the Unrecoverable Error 
in QuickBooks with Easy Steps?
The QB error code can be effectively resolved by following the 
solutions provided above –
Solution 1 –Suppress QB Desktop while Opening 
the Program and the Company File
Suppressing the QB Desktop can prevent unnecessary files and tabs 
from opening and causing chaos.
1. Press and hold the Ctrl key while double-tapping the QB Desktop 
icon and wait for the No Company Open window to appear.
2. Once the window appears, choose the desired company file and 
select Open to access it.
3. If you are prompted to enter the login details, release the Alt key 
and enter your login credentials.
4. Now, hold the Alt key till the company file opens and hit OK to 
finish the process.
Solution 2 – Change the Preferences while 
Printing your Transactions and Forms
If you are getting an unrecoverable error while printing the 
transactions, you need to edit the preferences to eliminate the 
issue.
1. From the Edit menu, go to the Preferences tab and search for 
Company Preferences.
2. Click on Clear the Saved Transactions and check the Printing 
check box, followed by hitting OK.
3. Now, run QuickBooks and perform the printing function again to 
see if the error code is removed.
Solution 3 – Login as a Windows Admin and 
Run the Reboot File
Firstly, you need to run QuickBooks as an admin by right-clicking 
the QB icon and selecting the Run as Admin option. Once you are 
logged in as an admin, run the reboot.bat file in the following 
manner –
1. Follow this path to find the Reboot.bat file – 
C:\ProgramFiles(x86)\Intuit\ [Your QuickBooks version].
2. Right-click the Reboot.bat file to access it as an admin, and run 
the file to see if the issue is resolved.
Solution 4 – Use the Quick Fix my Program 
Utility by Activating the QB Tool Hub
If there are issues with your QuickBooks program, they can be fixed 
by using the tool utility from the tool hub.
1. Download and save the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file at an 
accessible location and follow the on-screen instructions to 
install the utility.
2. Double-click on the tool hub icon to access it and go to the 
Program Problems tab to activate the quick fix tool.
3. Select the Quick Fix my Program tool to identify and fix the 
program issues, and once the tool stops running, rerun 
QuickBooks to see if the unrecoverable error code is terminated.
Solution 5 – Change the Browser Preference 
for your PDF Files from the Start Menu
If you use PDF files while working on QuickBooks and the error 
code occurs, you can try changing the browser preferences.
1. Go to the Windows Start menu and select the All Programs tab 
to see the programs list for selecting the Adobe Reader.
2. If you have an older Adobe release, you need to upgrade it 
before performing this step.
3. Choose the Edit and Preferences tab and go to the Preferences 
window to select Internet Options.
4. Click on the Clear the display PDF in browser preference from 
the Web Browser section and hit OK to conclude the process.
Solution 6 – Install the Latest Updates and 
Upgrade your QuickBooks to the Recent 
Version
A lot of the minor errors and glitches can be resolved by updating 
QuickBooks to the latest version.
1. Open QuickBooks as a Windows admin user and hit the Ctrl key 
to activate the No Company Open window.
2. Go to the QuickBooks Help menu and select the Options tab to 
click on the Update QuickBooks Desktop option.
3. Choose the Mark All option and select Reset Updates from the 
Update Now tab.
4. Select Get Updates to finish the downloading process and re-
launch QuickBooks to select Install Now and install the new 
version.
5. Lastly, check the status of the QuickBooks unrecoverable error 
code and see if it is dismissed.
Solution 7 – Open a Sample Company File 
and Move the File to a New Location
You can open a sample company file from the No Company Open 
window and see if the issue is with your QB company file or the file 
folder. Next, move the company file in the following manner –
1. Right-click on your Desktop and click on New to create a new 
folder named QBTEST.
2. Now, right-click on your company file and select Copy to move 
the file to the newly created folder.
3. Access the company file from the new location, and if you are 
able to, there are issues with your original file folder that need 
to be fixed by renaming it.
Conclusion
QuickBooks unrecoverable error can occur due to program or file issues 
which can be rectified by following the right set of steps. Go through the 
solutions given in this article, and if the error code persists, you might 
need advanced troubleshooting. You can call the technical support team 
at 1.855.738.2784 to assistance in fixing the issue.