QuickBooks is the most popular accounting application among small and medium-sized businesses. It does not only provide an easy to use interface but also offers a wide range of tools and features. QuickBooks is an advanced application but is not free of errors. QuickBooks provides tools to resolve these errors as well. One such important tool is QuickBooks Clean install tool, which is used to rebuild damaged QuickBooks Desktop functions. Through this blog, we will discuss all the aspects and benefits of the QuickBooks Clean Install Tool.
Some issues in QuickBooks cannot be rectified through reinstallation of the application only. You need to perform a Clean Install in that case. The process includes renaming the installation files, uninstalling, and then reinstalling the program. Let us look at the issues in which the tool can be used:
You can resolve the errors in opening the company file through the tool.
You can also resolve Installation errors that occur while installing, uninstalling, or reinstalling the application.
If you failed to resolve general QuickBooks errors through the normal uninstall process, then also the tool can be used.
While the tool resolves your error, it does not interfere with your company files. The tool won’t harm your files or other data in any way. However, you should take care of a few things before using the tool. These are mentioned below:
You should keep the Installation CD or installation file ready before the process.
Collect the License number, product number, etc.
Create a backup of your data files.
Log in as an admin before performing the process.
You will need to restart your computer after the process.
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Here is a detailed guide on how to use the QuickBooks Clean Install Tool. Follow the steps to perform the process:
Shut down running windows of QuickBooks.
Download the latest version of the QuickBooks tool hub from Intuit’s website.
Save the downloaded QuickBooksToolHub.exe file on an accessible location such as the Desktop of your computer.
Click on the downloaded file to install it.
Accept the terms and conditions after the process to finish the installation.
Open the tool and go to the ‘Installation Issues’ section.
Press the ‘Clean Install Tool’ button and click on the ‘Ok’ button.
Select your QuickBooks version in the next window and then press ‘Continue.’
When you see the message ‘Please install your copy of QuickBooks to the default location,’ press ‘Ok’ and then install the QuickBooks Desktop application from the CD or Download File.
Following the steps mentioned above, you can easily perform the ‘Clean install’ through the tool. You do not need to waste your time locating individual files and rename them. If you face any issues while performing the steps or you need any other help regarding QuickBooks, contact us at (800)-417-5147 our QuickBooks data services experts.
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