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Deb4624
New Member

9/29/25 reboot system loop when trying to open QB desktop

QB desktop ran an update this morning.  It would not allow me to open the program without running it first.  I have since updated the program, restarted the computer, and when that didn't work, shut-down the computer and restarted it.  It still will not let me open the program until it is rebooted.

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SIAB
Level 7

9/29/25 reboot system loop when trying to open QB desktop

Click the icon to run the QB program and hold down the CTRL key simultaneously while the process is running. Did you encounter the same problem?

GianSeth_A
QuickBooks Team

9/29/25 reboot system loop when trying to open QB desktop

Hello there, Deb. Before we get started, may I know if the Windows OS you're using (Windows 10 or Windows 11) is the 64-bit edition?

 

It's because the current QuickBooks Desktop versions require a 64-bit system for support.

 

You can follow what @SIAB implies: "Click the icon to run the QB program and hold down the CTRL key simultaneously while the process is running."

 

I also suggest checking if the specific year and version of your QuickBooks Desktop product matches the version of Windows you are running.

 

Once compatibility is confirmed, we must remove all existing installation files, including any corrupted ones, and reinstall the program. But first, we'll need to create a Backup. After that, we'll proceed with reinstalling.

 

If the reboot loop persists even after completing the clean installation, the issue needs to be checked by our Live support team for further investigation.

 

Here's how you can reach them:

 

  1. Go to this link: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/help/en-us/contact-us.
  2. Choose QuickBooks Desktop, then click Continue.
  3. Select the right edition of QuickBooks that you're using, then type in a short description of your concern.
  4. Click Chat with us or Have us call you.

While reaching out to our Live support teams, you can use the QuickBooks Tool Hub. It helps fix common errors. However, you'll need to close QuickBooks to use the tool hub.  This article will guide you through the entire process: Fixing common problems using the QuickBooks Desktop Tool Hub.

We're always here to help, just let us know if you have further questions about updating your QuickBooks.

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