QuickBooks Error Code 80029c4a: A Complete Guide to Fix It
Being a QuickBooks user, you must be trying to open it to manage your company and related data but end up with QuickBooks error code 80029c4a. This interruption when opening QuickBooks appears because some antivirus programs accidentally block it from loading the essential files.
Error 80029c4a in QuickBooks encounters an error message that reads, ‘Problem: There was an unexpected error reported while trying to run QuickBooks with a company file.‘ Apart from incorrect antivirus settings, other reasons can also prevent you from opening this program. In this blog, we are mentioning a list of possible causes and their solutions and follow it carefully till the end.
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What Provoke Error Code 80029c4a for QuickBooks Desktop?
Here’s a list of all the factors that provoke error code 80029c4a in QuickBooks and prevent you from accessing it:
- Incorrect settings of antivirus programs prevent you from opening QuickBooks and throw error 80029c4a.
- The Installation file of QuickBooks is either damaged or corrupted, so you’re unable to access QuickBooks.
- The QB version you’re using is not updated.
A Simple Troubleshooting Guide to Fix QuickBooks Error 80029c4a
Before you use the given solution, try to fix this error by updating QuickBooks to its latest version. If that doesn’t help you, move to the below section for the same:
Solution 1: Install QuickBooks Desktop Again
Reinstalling the program files will help you fix the file damage and open it without interruptions:
Step 1: Uninstall the QuickBooks Installation
- Go to the taskbar and click on the ‘Windows’ icon from the taskbar.
- In the search option of the ‘Start’ menu, type ‘Control Panel’ and open it.
- Click on the ‘uninstall a program’ option.
- From the programs list, select QuickBooks and right-click on it.
- A pop-up window will open; click ‘Uninstall/Remove’ from there.
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Step 2: Reinstall the QB Files
- After uninstalling the QB files, open ‘File Explorer’ and go to local Disk (C:).
- Further, click on ‘Program Files’ and look for QB ones.
- Select the QB installation files and reinstall them by double-clicking on the downloaded file and agreeing with the terms and conditions. Make sure to follow the displayed instructions to complete the installation carefully.
If error 80029c4a persists even after reinstalling QuickBooks, try to fix this error using the next solution.
Solution 2: Review the Antivirus Settings
Antivirus programs in your system scan the other QBs or files to review whether they are affected by a virus. If it finds any improper behaviors, it will block or ‘quarantine’ these files. To unblock the QB from the quarantined file from the antivirus, follow the given steps:
- By clicking the Windows icon, you can access the ‘Start’ menu.
- Now search for ‘Settings’ in the search bar and open it.
- Go to ‘Virus & Threat Protection’ and move to the ‘Protection History’ menu.
- Click on the ‘Filter’ dropdown and choose ‘Quarantined Items.’
- If you find any of these files: AutoBackupExe.exe, Dbmlsync.exe, DBManagerExe.exe, FileManagement.exe, FileMovementExe.exe, QuickBooksMessaging.exe, QBW32.exe, QBDBMgrN.exe, QBGDSPlugin.exe, QBServerUtilityMgr.exe, QBCFMonitorService.exe, QBLaunch.exe, QBUpdate.exe, IntuitSyncManager.exe, OnlineBackup.exe in the list, you need to give them permissions to access.
- To give permissions, browse to the default location of QB and look for these files.
- Now, right-click on each and select ‘Properties’ and simply permit them.
The solutions as mentioned above are all you need to fix QuickBooks error code 80029c4a . If you require further help or have any related queries dial TFN +1-(855)-955-1942 and talk to the team of QB experts.
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