An easy method to resolve error initializing qbpos application log
                     Steps to counter Error Initializing QBPOS 
Application Log
QuickBooks Point of Sale is a software crafter, especially for retail store owners, 
to assist them with day-to-day sales. The software can help them set up the 
inventory and discount rates for maximum profits. All the financial data 
generated in the software is then transferred to QuickBooks Desktop for 
merging with other financial transactions. This financial exchange can get 
affected if QB POS fails to run due to an Error Initializing QBPOS 
Application Log. If your QuickBooks also suffers from this error, go through 
this blog to explore its reasons and the countermeasures you need to resolve it 
from your PC.
Eliminate the issue with the directions provided by a team of QB 
experts approachable at +1 855-948-3646.

Reasons 
You will face this issue while launching your QuickBooks Point of sale due to the 
conditions described below-
• If a file in the QB POS shell folder gets damaged or the software fails to 
process it while starting. 
• The Windows account you use doesn’t have the permissions required to 
access the file or configure the system settings per the software requirements. 
• QuickBooks Point of Sale is dealing with internal errors due to a faulty 
installation.
Solution 
You can fix this QB POS error quickly by using the technique mentioned below- 
Method- Stop QB POS shell process from running and recreate the 
files inside the shell folder 
A corrupted file in the shell folder is the most significant reason for this error to 
emerge while launching QB POS. It can also happen if the background processes 
of QB POS aren’t running adequately due to interruptions from other programs. 
You’ll have to fix the damaged file in the QB POS Shell folder while its 
background processes are stopped. This’ll help the file to be recreated the next 
time you open QuickBooks Point of Sale. Apply the steps given underneath- 
• Open the task manager on your PC by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Delete 
altogether. 
• Single-click on the Processes tab and search for QBPOS Shell. 
• Right-click on the task and tap End Task.
Once the task stops, you’ll have to access the QB POS Shell folder to make 
changes in its content files, which might interrupt its launch. Use these steps- 
• Open file explorer on your PC and go to the View option on the top-left. 
• Mark the checkbox for Hidden items to ensure all the files inside the shell 
folder are visible.
• Go to C:\Users\(User account name)\AppData\Local\Intuit. 
The error will be fixed, and you’ll face no issues in running the software.
• Sort the folder using the Date Modified filter and open the QBPOSshell.exe 
folder that has been recently modified. 
• Right-click on the user.config file and tap Rename. 
• Add ‘old’ at the end of the file name and save the file with its new name 
(user.configold). 
• Click on Close and reopen QuickBooks Point of Sale.
The error will be fixed, and you’ll face no issues in running the software.
Conclusion 
This brings us to the end of our blog describing why you face an 
Error Initializing QBPOS Application Log. The blog also mentions a QB-
recommended procedure, which will help you eliminate this QuickBooks Point of 
Sale launch issue. 
Contact a QB support team at +1 855-948-3646 if you run into any other 
issues.