What is QuickBooks Error 3371 and How to Safely Resolve it?

It is commonly seen that QuickBooks error 3371 occurs when users attempt to open QuickBooks Desktop on their systems. The error code 3371 pops up on the computer screen with an error message, stating, “QuickBooks could not load the license data.” Generally, error 3371 gets triggered when the qbregistration.dat file, which contains the license information that is retrieved and validated each time QuickBooks is activated, gets damaged or corrupted. Dealing with such kinds of errors can be quite complicated and frustrating for users, especially for those who don’t have any technical expertise. Therefore, we have come up with this post to provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to safely resolve QuickBooks error 3371.

Want QuickBooks error 3371 to be resolved without breaking a sweat? If yes, get in touch with certified QuickBooks professionals by dialing our toll-free number (844-888-4666).

What are the reasons that often prompt QuickBooks error code 3371?

Apart from the damaged qbregistration.dat file, there are a number of reasons that can prompt QuickBooks error code 3371 while opening QuickBooks Desktop, such as:

• The Windows operating system you are using might have been outdated.

What should be done to rectify QuickBooks error 3371?

Solution 1) Run the 3371 Error Fix tool from the QuickBooks Tool Hub

1. At first, get the most updated version of the QuickBooks Tool Hub (1.4.0.0) on the computer.

2. Click on the downloaded file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe) and follow the steps you see on the computer screen.

3. Agree to the terms and conditions to complete QuickBooks Tool Hub installing.

4. Double-click the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon and then select the Installation Issues tab.

5. Click on the 3371 Error Fix option and let the tool run.

6. Once the tool is done fixing the error, hit the OK button.

Solution 2) Delete the Entitlement file and register the QuickBooks Desktop again

1. Open the Run command window by pressing Windows + R keys on the keyboard.

2. Type “C:\ProgramData\Intuit\Entitlement Client\v8” in the Run command dialog box and then click on the OK button.

3. In the folder, look for the file named “EntitlementDataStore.ecml” and right-click it.

4. Choose the Delete option from the drop-down menu and then hit the Yes button to confirm.

5. Now, you need to open QuickBooks Desktop and the company file.

6. At last, register QuickBooks again by using the product and license information.

Solution 3) Get the Windows operating system updated to the latest release

1. Open the Windows Start menu, type “settings” in the search box, and select Settings from the top of the list.

2. Now, you need to click on the Update & Security tab.

3. Choose the Windows Update option.

4. At last, select the Check for updates option and let the Windows update.

Conclusion:

We hope that after following the troubleshooting steps that we have mentioned above in the post, you will be able to rectify QuickBooks error 3371 and continue working with the QuickBooks Desktop application. In case you are still getting the error, there is a great possibility that QuickBooks Desktop files have been damaged. We suggest you to re-install QuickBooks using the clean install tool. For additional troubleshooting assistance, you can talk to our QuickBooks error experts at (844-888-4666).