QuickBooks Already has a Company File Open

Getting rid of QuickBooks Already has a company File open issue


Different forms of Company file-related issues keep disrupting the QuickBooks users every now and then. One such company file-related error comes up in the form of an error message QuickBooks already has a company file open. This error can be caused due to different reasons. This error doesn't necessarily represent any company file-related issues; but rather, there can be other issues erupting from this error as well.

Through this article, you will get all your doubts related to this error fixed. So, stay glued to this article and make sure to follow the instructions carefully.


The various methods for fixing this error are given in this section.

1st step: End all the QuickBooks Processes in the Task Manager

2nd step: Close all QuickBooks Processes simultaneously

3rd step: Rebooting the PC

4th step: Get the QuickBooks software updated


That’s it from our side. We end this article and hope that by following the walkthrough presented in this article, you could successfully rectify QuickBooks Already has Company File Open issue. For quick support on assorted QuickBooks issues, feel free to contact our QuickBooks error support team through our helpline i.e., 1-800-761-1787.