QuickBooks Desktop Running Slow – Easy Solutions
                     QuickBooks Desktop Running Slow; Here’s How to 
Resolve!
Performance issues can arise in any application, and QuickBooks is no 
different. You can encounter performance or lagging issues while running 
the QB Desktop application, which can lead to QuickBooks not responding 
when opening the error. This issue can arise due to many possible reasons, 
such as the system requirements not being met. If you are encountering 
the QuickBooks Desktop running slow error, you can perform the steps 
given in this blog to eliminate the issue effectively.
If you are having difficulty understanding the steps or resolving 
the error message on your own, you can reach out to us at 
1.855.738.2784 to get assistance from our technical support 
team.

Possible Reasons why your QuickBooks File is Running Slow
If you are facing QuickBooks Desktop performance issues, the following 
factors might be responsible –
1. Your QuickBooks Desktop application is not running correctly, or the 
application is not updated to the latest release.
2. Your system does not meet the minimum requirements needed to run 
QB Desktop successfully.
3. Essential files, like the QBWUSER.INI file, are damaged or corrupted, and 
these files might be missing from your PC.
4. The company file you are trying to access has a long file name, or the 
file name contains special characters/spaces.
5. The hard drive containing your company file is corrupted or does not 
have adequate space to sustain a big data file.
Troubleshooting Steps to Address the QuickBooks Loading 
Extremely Slow Error
You can reliably rectify the QuickBooks slow-to-open company file issue by 
using the steps given below.
Step 1 – Verify the Company File Size from 
the Properties Section
If your QuickBooks takes forever to open, you need to verify the company 
file size.
1. Navigate to the QuickBooks company file folder and right-click the 
company file to select Properties and check the file size.
2. If you are using QuickBooks Pro and the company file size is more than 
150 MB, then you need to use the QuickBooks Condense Data Utility to 
reduce the file size by clicking the File tab.
3. Select Condense Data from under the Utilities section and put a check 
mark next to the “Keep all transactions, but remove audit trail info to 
date” option.
4. Click Next and wait until the “Your company file has been successfully 
condensed” message appears, and hit Close to run QuickBooks again.
Step 2 – Rename the QBWUSER File by 
Modifying the File Extension
You need to repair the QBWUSER file to run the QB application correctly.
1. Open Windows File Manager by pressing the Windows + E keys on the 
desktop and navigate to the C drive to follow this path - 
ProgramData\Intuit\QuickBooks folder.
2. Make sure Windows is set to Display Windows Hidden Files to locate and 
right-click the QBWUSER.INI file.
3. Select Rename and add.OLD at the end of the file name, followed by 
saving the file by hitting Enter.
Conclusion
If your QuickBooks Desktop running slow, you can use the steps given 
in this blog to easily address the issue. If the error persists, you can call us 
at 1.855.738.2784 to get professional help from our experts.