QuickBooks has marked its presence since its inception, and even today it is one of the most preferred accounting software. The pitfall of this software can be the errors that might come up when working on it. One such error that we will be talking about today is the QuickBooks error QBW32.exe. This error might come up with a warning message that states “APPCRASH-QBW32.EXE– QuickBooks has stopped working. Windows can check online for a solution to the problem.” If you are interested in knowing the process to tackle this error, then reading the post till the end would be quite helpful to you. However, if you need any technical assistance, consult our QuickBooks tech support team at +1-844-405-0907.
Even though QuickBooks desktop has gained immense popularity, at times, users do face certain issues. One of the common technical error faced by users is the qbw32.exe. The QuickBooks software QBW32.exe is basically a file which is connected with the value of payroll and the QuickBooks pro software for the operating system of the windows. This error happens due to a lot of spam email or if users are accessing the infected sites.
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The error occurs during the PC start up or program start up or when you are trying to take a print out. Also this error occurs due to when you have downloaded and installed the latest QuickBooks release update. Through this article we are going to describe you, why this error occurs in your QB and how a user can resolve it by their own.
What are the causes behind QuickBooks error QBW32.exe?
You can end up in such an error due to the following factors:
- In case of damaged program file available for QuickBooks desktop installation
- You might face the same error if the QuickBooks isn’t installed properly
- Also, if the hard drive is damaged, then you might face the same error
- dll file not present in the QuickBooks directory
- Or you would see the same error in case of exe is moved out of the QuickBooks directory
Solution 1:
- First of all, Logout from your QuickBooks account
- After that close all your system windows, ensuring that no QuickBooks windows is left open
- Open Windows task manager and verify all opened QB windows
- Now, reopen QuickBooks attempt to download the payroll updates once again
- If the issue is still unresolved the go to File and select Utilities and Repair QuickBooks
Solution 2:
- Log in to your online Intuit account and verify your QuickBooks License, check if you have the most recent update for your QuickBooks version. (Note: Click here to check the product version & release of your QuickBooks)
- Check your details such as billing information dates on your QuickBooks Payroll service account information.
- Refer to QuickBooks error technical support team to fix your QuickBooks errors.
- Check and create your QuickBooks data by going to file and then utilities
- If you are using Microsoft Windows 7 or 8, you should switch off User account control (UAC) and try to download the QuickBooks Payroll updates
- Here, the user is required to open the file explorer by pressing Windows + E
- After that select the option stating This PC
- Once done with that, the user should head to the local disk C
- If you are unable to find the program files, then open the program files folder.
- Also, open QuickBooks desktop folder that resembles your version of the software.
- The next step is to open the components and also go for payroll folder.
- And then, right click on the CPS folder
- Now, go for the rename folder option.
- Also, rename it and also enter CPSOLD
- The user should then hit enter tab.
- And make a new CPS folder and open QuickBooks desktop.
- Now, download the latest payroll tax table update
Condition 1: If One Version of QuickBooks Desktop Installed
If you have only one version of QuickBooks desktop installed, no need to complete these steps.
- First, make the backup of your QuickBooks company file.
- Close all the applications, if open.
- Open the Run Window.
For Windows 8:
- First of all, Go to under the Window System section.
- Now open the Start screen
- After that right-click on the background to All Apps
- Now select Run option.
For Windows 7 and XP:
- If you are not logged in with Admin rights just click Start
- After that click on All Programs
- Then click on Accessories
- And finally click Run.
Problem Occurs
How to resolve the following messages, which occur when starting QuickBooks:
Error message: Problem – qbw32.exe – The instruction at OX (…) referenced memory at OX (…). The memory could not be read.
Cannot find qbwin32.dll
Cannot find qbw32.exe
When you click on the QuickBooks Desktop icon program in most cases QB doesn’t start or it partially respond. A simple way to fix the issue is by restarting the computer. However, you should also know that if you are repeatedly clicking on the QuickBooks icon then it might not respond properly.
Solutions steps for the QBW32.exe error
You can perform the below steps and try shunning off the QBW32.exe error:
Method 1: Running QuickBooks install diagnostic tool
- You are required to download the QuickBooks install diagnostic tool and then save the file in the system
- When the installation process is complete, close all the running programs in the system and then run the tool
- This takes a couple of minutes. And the running process of the diagnostic tool totally depends on the system performance and internet speed, and need not to worry if it takes some time to complete
- You are required to reboot the system so that it can run effectively
- First thing to do is right-click on the taskbar of the “Windows” and then tap on “Start Task Manager“.
- After this click on the “Process button” and then on the “Image name header” so as to arrange the processes alphabetically.
- Once done search and then choose the “QBW32.exe” and after that click on “End Process“.
- First right click on the “QuickBooks Desktop” icon and then press the “Ctrl key“.
- Now click on “Open function“.
- Ensure that you do not release the “Ctrl key” till the “No company open window” of the company is displayed.
- After this access your QuickBooks file
Method 2: Ending the QBW32.exe process
- Under this process, you are supposed to head to the taskbar of the windows and right click on it
- Find the option of the start task manager and click on it
- Select the process tab and the image name header option
- The list of all files will be arranged in a list
- Look for the exe file and click on it
- End the process by selecting the end process tab
- Firstly, Download the QBInstall tool and then run it to fix an array of errors that you may be facing when opening QuickBooks Desktop.Here’s how:
- First download the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool.
- Save the file in your PC when it is prompted.
- After this close “All programs” if they are open and then run your “QBInstall Tool“
- Please note that it can take 20 minutes to complete and depends upon the speed of the internet as well as the performance of the computer.
- After running the tool, reboot the system so that all the applications are effectively updated.
- If all the above steps fail then all you need to do is uninstall the program and reinstall it and then run it again.
- A clean installation means that installing all files again in a fresh folder but it is actually a similar default folder. This whole process will not be able to remove or delete the company file in any way.
Getting through the QuickBooks error QBW32.exe is a task, and can be easily tackled using the steps that we have stated in above. However, in case you need any assistance, consult our QuickBooks Error Support team professionals at +1-844-405-0907. We are here round the clock, to provide the best possible assistance.
