A Quick troubleshooting guide to resolve Error Initializing QBPOS Application Log Issue
                     Tackle the Error Initializing QBPOS 
Application Log with Permanent 
Techniques
There are a lot of features in QuickBooks that can help users run 
their business and accounting functions. One such feature is the 
QuickBooks POS feature, which allows users to run various 
functions, like preparing charge cards and value queries. Issues 
with the same can lead to the error initializing QBPOS application 
log, which can occur due to many reasons, like an outdated QB 
app. If you are getting the QuickBooks POS error code, you can use 
the solutions given below to effectively eliminate it. 
If you are having trouble going through the steps  to quickly 
resolve the error or, you can reach out to us at +1- 855 738 2784 
to get professional help from our team of QB experts.

QuickBooks Desktop POS Application 
Log Error: Possible Triggers & Causes
You might be encountering the QuickBooks application log error 
due to the common reasons & factors mentioned below –
1. Your QuickBooks Desktop application is outdated or obsolete, 
and the discontinued version is causing compatibility issues 
while running the POS feature.
2. The folder containing your POS files, the QBPOS shell folder, is 
damaged, corrupted, or missing from the system.
3. Your QuickBooks Desktop is not correctly installed, and the 
installation files might be missing, damaged, broken, or 
improper. 
4. You are not running the QuickBooks POS feature with admin 
privileges, which is causing access issues and restrictions. 
Solutions to Easily Rectify the QuickBooks 
Point of Sale Application Log Error
If your QuickBooks point-of-sale has run into a problem, you can 
use the solutions given below to easily address it –
Solution 1 – Access your Admin Account from the 
Control Panel of the Windows Start Menu
You can fix the QuickBooks POS license manager initialization error by 
accessing the feature with your admin privileges.
1. From the lower-left corner of your PC, right-click the Windows Start 
button and choose the Control Panel to click the User Accounts and 
Family Safety option. 
2. Choose User Accounts, and from the Manage Account section, hit the 
Add a New User option to click the Add a User button.
3. Select Sign in without a Microsoft Account link and choose Local 
Account to enter your login credentials, followed by hitting Next & 
Finish. 
Solution 2 – Access the Task Manager to 
Modify the Shell Folder Name Extension
You need to ensure that the shell folder is working correctly by 
renaming the folder name in the following manner –
1. Hold the CTRL + ALT + DEL keys to navigate to the Task Manager, 
and choose the Processes section to right-click the QBPOSShell 
folder, followed by selecting End Process.
2. Open the Windows Explorer Web Browser by pressing the Windows 
+ E keys, and head over to the C drive to access the Local App 
Data. 
3. Click on the Intuit tab and find the QBPOS Shell Folder with the .exe 
extension to right-click on it and select Rename to add OLD at the 
end of the file name, followed by hitting Enter.
Conclusion
Error initializing QBPOS application log can be effectively resolved 
by using the methods given above. If the error message remains 
unresolved, you can call us at +1- 855 738 2784 to get direct 
assistance from our team of QB technicians.