QuickBooks is one of the best accounting software to fulfill the accounting needs of small businesses and enterprises. But we are also aware that this program is prone to bugs and errors. One such error that users face frequently is the QuickBooks Abort error. When opening a company file or running other operations, QuickBooks aborts unexpectedly.
The abort error in QuickBooks encounters an error message that says, ‘Problem: The connection to the company file has been lost. QuickBooks must close immediately.‘ QuickBooks closes suddenly when the network connection has been lost due to some possible reasons. Read this blog and follow each solution thoroughly to learn more about this error.
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What Causes Abort Error in QuickBooks Desktop?
Multiple factors affect the network connectivity and trigger abort error in QuickBooks:
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The QBWUSER.INI file, which QB uses to store initialization information, is either corrupted or damaged.
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You might be using an outdated version of QuickBooks, which triggers an abort error in QuickBooks.
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Windows firewall might block QuickBooks due to incorrectly configured settings.
Suitable Solutions to Eliminate Abort Error in QB Desktop
First, get the updated version of QuickBooks to its latest release. If you’re still unable to do any operations in QB, follow the below-given solutions:
Solution 1: Give a New Name to the QBWUSER.INI File
Renaming the QBWUSER.INI file will replace this file with a new one by erasing all the previously opened company files:
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Go to the default location of the QuickBooks company file folder and look for the ‘QBWUSER.INI’ file.
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Right-click on this file and select ‘Rename’ from the pop-up menu list.
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Now, add .OLD at the end of the file name as QBWUSER.INI.OLD.
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Further, also give a new name to the ‘EntitlementDataStore.ecml’ file.
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Finally, restart QuickBooks Desktop and try again to run the operations interrupted by an abort error.
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Solution 2: Update the Windows Firewall Settings for QuickBooks
Set exceptions for QuickBooks in Windows Firewall by following the given steps:
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Click the ‘Windows icon’ in the toolbar on your computer.
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Type ‘Windows Firewall’ into the search box of the Windows start menu.
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Select ‘Inbound Rules’ from the upper left-hand corner, then select ‘New Rule.’
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Choose the ‘Program’ type of rule and click ‘Next.’
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In the ‘This Program Path’ option, type the location of your QB file and select ‘Next.’
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Go to the ‘Allow this Connection’ option and click ‘Next.’
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When prompted, select ‘Next’ after marking all the profiles.
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Finally, make a new rule and name it ‘QBFirewallException(name.exe).
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Hopefully, the above-provided solutions are enough to eliminate the QuickBooks Abort error. If the solutions mentioned in this guide do not work, connect with QB experts at +18557380359 We have a highly qualified team of QB professionals who will assist you with the best.
