QB Desktop 2018 - Even the File Doctor doesn't work

Hi there, @albersweb,

I'm glad you're able to get QuickBooks Desktop 2018 working after repairing the files. It's also a good thing you attached a screenshot of the error related to the File Doctor.

To ensure the File Doctor works, you need to turn off the hosting mode and configure McAfee Anti-virus to allow connection with QuickBooks. You can refer to this article: How to configure McAfee Personal Firewall to allow inbound connections on specific ports

You can consult an IT professional or contact McAfee if you need further assistance while configuring the firewall.

In case you encounter the same error message when opening the company files, here are some helpful troubleshooting steps: https://community.intuit.com/articles/1502071

If QuickBooks 2018 is still not stable, I'd recommend getting in contact with our Technical Support Team to look further into this. They can help run error reports and analyze them.

Here's how:

1.    Go to this link: https://help.quickbooks.intuit.com/en_US/contact
2.    Select QuickBooks Desktop.
3.    Select the version.
4.    Select a topic.
5.    Click the Get Phone Number button.

If there's anything I can help you with QuickBooks 2018, please feel free to let me know.

I just started having similar problem.  Windows 10, QB 2018 Pro, single user.  Every time I close quickbooks, it fails to open the next time - so I have to run the repair utility that Intuit posted here  item # 4 is the only one that works for me

https://community.intuit.com/articles/1501864-quickbooks-desktop-does-not-start

Hello, @Stevo39.

I'm happy to hear that item #4 got this opening again properly for you. 

If you need any further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out. 

QB desktop file doctor has been stuck at "doing minor surgery" for a few days now.  Should it take that long?

I appreciate you running the QuickBooks Desktop File Doctor, @mendykchiro.

The QuickBooks File Doctor helps if you're having trouble opening your company file. The processing time depends on the size of your company. Since the tool is already stuck for a few days now, I suggest closing it.

Once done, proceed with the steps on the QuickBooks Desktop doesn't start or won't open article. These are other tools we recommend to get you back up and running as quickly as possible.

Keep me posted how on the results by leaving a comment in this thread, @mendykchiro.

I'll be keeping an eye out for your response and look forward to getting to the bottom of this. Take care and have a good one.

what if you never get the file doctor to work?

 have had my file doctor running for over 24 hours and it never even came up with an error or anything 
just sits there and does nothing at all.  
how do we resolve the issue of the file doctor program not even working?

I appreciate you joining in on this thread, farasautorepair.

I've seen here that you've posted twice in this forum with the same concern. My colleague has already provided a solution for you. Feel free to visit this link: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/install/file-doctor-program-does-nothing/01/137895....

If you have further questions or other QuickBooks concerns, please don't hesitate to reply in the comments below. We'll be around whenever you need help. Keep safe!

@farasautorepair 

Can you open the sample file?