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Join nowI cant open quickbooks 2020 pro desktop version (no problems with it last few years).....starts by saying opening then goes away...windows up to date...windows 10 ....any thoughts?
Disconnect your internet connection. They try running your QB Desktop program again. Did you encounter the same issue?
Thank you for dropping by the Community today, TBAR1.
Let's go over some troubleshooting steps together so you can open QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) seamlessly. I'm here to guide you through the steps to carry out these tasks.
We can start by suppressing the QuickBooks program. This prevents it from opening any company file automatically.
Here's how:
If you continue to get the same result, download and install the QuickBooks Tools Hub. This utility can fix common errors you encounter in the program.
To launch the tool:
If the issue persists, perform Solutions 2 up to 5 in this article: QuickBooks Desktop won't open. If you wish to upgrade to a newer version of the program, you can go over this guide to learn more about the process: Upgrade QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus, Premier Plus, or Enterprise.
Utilize these resources in the future if QBDT stops working or you can open the company file:
Keep me posted below if you need further assistance navigating through QBDT or have other product-related concerns. I'm always ready to provide the guidance you need.
No luck....same as before....says opening for about 3 seconds then goes away...thank You for your help
Tried all that, same ....still starts to open then goes away....
Login to your CAMPS. Can you find your license code there?
Try to reinstall your QB.
I did reinstall the software from the download on my intuit account...still no change. Thank You
I did reinstall software....no change
Consider to install the trial version of QBD 2021 Pro to isolate the problem. If the same error persists, the problem is on your machine.
I know how beneficial it is to have QuickBooks Desktop running, @TBAR1. Let's make sure you'll get the information you need.
QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) Pro 2020 will be discontinued in QuickBooks on May 31st, 2023. There may be a software issue since the update is no longer available on this version.
I would recommend consulting with your IT department about the issue if you still can't open with your QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2020. If the same issue persists, I suggest upgrading your QuickBooks Desktop version. Otherwise, you'll want to move your QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online and experience a more flexible, secure, and up-to-date platform for your books.
For more information on this discontinuation and migration process, please make sure to check out the following resources listed below:
If you have any questions or concerns about the QuickBooks Desktop Discontinuation process, don't hesitate to leave a reply. We're always here to assist you. Keep safe.
Try opening the company working file (.QBW) from its saved location. That works for me when QB randomly does that.
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