How to Fix QuickBooks Error Code 80029c4a?

What is QuickBooks Error Code 80029c4a?


QuickBooks Error Code 80029c4a is an unexpected error that mainly occurs when a user try to open QuickBooks or a company file. Also this error can occur when a company file has been damaged or corrupted. This error is also known as a run-time error and it is caused due to many factors. Know the possible causes as well as troubleshooting steps below.


Symptoms of Error Code 80029c4a in QuickBooks

Let’s start with the possible reasons behind to this error.

  • Windows runs slow or sluggishly.

  • It Crashes the active program window.

  • System “freezes” for a few seconds at a time.

  • Your computer system regularly collapses with Error 80029C4A

  • Windows responds slowly to computer mouse or key-board input.

  • Error Code 80029c4a may appear throughout during the program installation.

Also Read: How To fix QuickBooks Error Code 80070057?

Causes of QuickBooks Error 80029c4a

  • The QuickBooks desktop file/files are corrupted, missing, or damaged.

  • This error code generally occurs when a company file has been corrupted or unable to locate when users try to open their software.

  • Your antivirus defender has incorrectly marked a QB Desktop file as being infected with several Trojans or Malicious.

  • There is an corruption in Windows registry.

  • An Incomplete Installation of QuickBooks Pro software.

  • Error Code 80029c4a takes place while Windows startup or shutdown, or perhaps during the installation of the Windows operating system.

  • QuickBooks component doesn’t start properly or the DLL files are missing or corrupted.


Methods to Fix QuickBooks Error Code 80029c4a

M1: Update Avast Program and Virus Definition

  • First of all, perform an Avast Virus definition and make all your programs as updated.

  • First give a right click on your Avast icon.

  • Select update option.

  • Click on a Program tab & then follow the prompts to upgrade your Avast program.

  • Now repeat the above steps 1-3 times & then select Engine & Virus option.

M2: Run the Reboot.bat file

  • First close your QuickBooks desktop.

  • Now open the folder which you want to reboot.bat file.

    • Give one right click on the icon labeled as QuickBooks Desktop.

    • Now select Properties.

    • Hit a single click on Open File Location.

  • Right click the reboot.bat file and select as Run as System Administrator.

  • Make sure that you run reboot.bat as the Windows Administrator.

  • This depends on the window folder options settings file that shows as bat, reboot or reboot.bat

  • Don’t close the window that appeared as manually. (This will open a blank window by scrolling features). This will close when your reboot.bat utility is completed.

  • At last, restart your computer

M3: Ensure the Antivirus Program have been Quarantined

  • Some antivirus programs accidentally block QuickBooks from loading the essential files.

  • You need to verify your antivirus program for files that has been quarantined.

  • Simply uninstall & reinstall QuickBooks software into your system. This allows the user to open your QB software as successfully.

M4: Update your QuickBooks desktop

  • First of all, the user is suggested to Re-install QuickBooks using QuickBooks clean install tool.

  • After that update the latest version of QuickBooks desktop.

  • Go to the File menu and click Close Company or Logoff.

(Note: If you open multiple company files in your QuickBooks on a same time, you have to follow this step for every company that is open)

  • After that tap on File & then go to Exit.

  • Ensure you are using your computer as System Administrator.

  • Also, keep in mind that there is No company open on your desktop screen.

  • After that, go to Help menu option and then choose Update QuickBooks.

  • Select Options.

  • Select Mark all button and then click on Save button.

  • After that click to the Update now.

  • Hit a click on the Reset Update and then select Get Updates option.

  • Once the update process is finish a pop-up will appear as update successful.

  • After that press the Alt + F4 keys or Esc to close the QuickBooks Desktop.

  • Now open the QuickBooks desktop, if you get the Pop-up to install the update.

  • Click to Yes Option.

  • Once the updation is completed, you need to restart your computer.

M5: Perform a Windows Repair on QuickBooks

  • In this process, the user is first required to close your QuickBooks desktop.

  • After that click on Windows button, on your keyboard.

  • Followed by opening the Control Panel on your system.

  • And then hit a click on Uninstall or change program.

  • Now choose QuickBooks in the list of the programs.

  • The next step is to hit a click on Uninstall/Change program.

  • In the QuickBooks installation window, click Next.

  • The user is then required to opt for the Repair Radio button, and then click on Next.

  • Now tap on the Repair button at the bottom.

  • Once the repair process completes, click on Finish.

After performing the above steps we hope your QuickBooks software now be repaired.

  • And then, Restart your computer if needed.

  • And to end the process, open QuickBooks software to ensure it opens normally.

M6: Running Windows System file checker

  • The very first step in this process is to click on the Start menu and then type in command in the search box.

  • After that, the user needs to press Ctrl + Shift keys, followed by hitting Enter key.

  • Once done with that, a permission dialog box will appear, where the user will have to click on Yes.

  • The next step in the process is to enter SFC/Scannow and then hit Enter.

  • The user will have to wait till the time system file checker completes the scanning process for the error code.

  • And then, when the process ends, the user needs to follow the on-screen prompts to fix the issue.