How to Fix Point of Sale Application Log Error
                     How to Eradicate Error Initializing QBPOS 
Application Log?
Intuit provides many utilities in the QB application to help users perform their business 
functions. One such feature is the QuickBooks POS feature, which enables users to 
make entries to the sales data. The POS utility also helps in filtering scanner tags, 
preparing charge cards, receipt notes, etc. But sometimes, issues can arise while 
using the point-of-sale function leading to the 
QuickBooks POS application log error. In this article, we will help you fix the Error 
Initializing QBPOS Application Log with the help of some easy solutions.
If you are having difficulty understanding the steps or resolving the error 
code on your own, you can reach out to us at 1.855.738.2784 to get 
assistance from our technical support team.

Common Triggers behind the Point of 
Sale Application Log Error in QuickBooks
Error while initializing QuickBooks POS application can occur due to the following 
reasons –
• Your QuickBooks Desktop application has become outdated, and you need to 
upgrade it to the latest version to make it compatible with the POS feature. 
• The QBPOS shell folder used to run the feature is either damaged or corrupted.
• The QuickBooks Desktop application is not correctly installed on your system, or 
the installation files are missing/damaged.
• You are not using the QBPOS feature as a Windows admin and using it as a 
regular user instead.
Effective Solutions to Dismiss the 
QBPOSSHELL has stopped working Issue
If your QuickBooks point of sale has run into a problem, you can follow the solutions 
given below to resolve it –
Solution 1 – Log in to QuickBooks POS with 
a New Admin User Account
If you are not using your admin privileges to run QBPOS, you need to create a new 
admin account.
1. From the lower-left corner of your desktop, right-click the Windows Start button and 
choose the Control Panel option.
2. Select User Accounts and Family Safety and click on the User Accounts option to 
add a new user.
3. Hit the Add a New User option from under the Manage Accounts section and click 
the Add a User button.
4. Select the Sign in without a Microsoft Account Link option and click on Local 
Account.
5. Enter a user name and leave the password field blank, followed by hitting Next & 
Finish to finish the account creation process.
6. Restart the computer and sign in using the new account to access the QBPOS 
feature.
Solution 2 – Rename the Shell Folder to Fix 
the QBPOS Folder Damage 
You can eliminate the QuickBooks POS license manager initialization error by 
repairing the shell folder.
1. Press CTRL + ALT + DEL keys together and head over to the Task Manager to 
choose the Processes tab.
2. Right-click the QBPOSShell folder to select End Process and open Windows 
Explorer. 
3. Go to C:\ Users\ [User Name]\ AppData\ Local and click on the Intuit tab appearing 
on the screen.
4. Find QBPOS Shell with .exe extension and right-click the CONFIG file to rename it 
as CONFIGOLD. 
Conclusion
If you are getting the QuickBooks Error Initializing QBPOS Application 
Log, you can follow the solutions provided above to eliminate it. If the 
issue persists, you can call us at 1.855.738.2784 to get assistance from 
our team of QB experts.