Methods to eliminate the QuickBooks unexpected error 5

You can see the QuickBooks unexpected error 5 when you have wrong or invalid entries in the windows registry. If your system is not figured out well, it can also allow the error to enter your pc. The error comes while displaying an error message on your screen. It will also restrict access to the company file location. So it might be problematic for the users to work with this error displaying on your screen. In this blog, we will discuss some methods to fix this error. But first, let us have a look at the reasons for the error to come up. 

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Reason for the QuickBooks desktop error 5 to come up

1. An incorrect installation of QuickBooks desktop can cause the QuickBooks desktop error 5.

2. Having invalid entries in the windows registry can also allow the error to enter your system.

3. Any virus or malware attack can also lead to this error. 

4. Damaged or corrupted company data files can also cause error 5 in QuickBooks. 

5. The error could appear on your screen if you use an outdated QuickBooks application.

6. If your POS update's shared download location is invalid, it can also cause an error in QuickBooks.

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Methods to treat the QuickBooks error code 5

Below we have listed a few methods for you to eliminate QuickBooks error code 5. First, you can go through them and implement them in your system.

Method 1: Turn off UAC windows 

1. Hold Windows + R key to open the run window.

2. Enter the control panel and then choose ok.

3. Choose the user's account, and then select the user's account classic view. 

4. Tap change users' account control settings.

5. If UAC prompts anything, choose yes to continue. 

6. Now select never notify and then choose ok to turn off UAC.

7. And to turn UAC on, choose always notify and then ok. 

8. Select yes again if prompted. 

9. Restart your system.

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Method 2: Update QuickBooks desktop POS

1. Log into the point of sale as admin. 

2. Head to the help menu and then select software update. 

3. Choose "check for updates."

4. If QuickBooks finds an update, you will see the option.

5. Select update now when you are ready.

6. At last, select ok.

You can also update the POS automatically. It will let the QuickBooks point of sale download and install the updates as they are available. Follow the steps to set automatic updates 

1. Sign in to your QB POS.

2. Head to the help menu>software update>updater preference.

3. Choose the general tab and then automatically download updates. 

4. You can choose "notify me" to receive update notifications. 

5. As you are done, select ok.

Summary 

You might have eliminated the QuickBooks unexpected error 5 with the help of the methods above if you are still stuck on the error displaying on your screen. Feel free to call us on 1.855.738.2784. Instead, we have a team of QB experts who can quickly help you rectify the error.

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