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JulieJones
Level 1

QB Desktop Pro 2021 won't open

QB begins to open, asks for my password, minimizes, and then freezes without opening.  When I hover over the minimized icon, the screen pops up, but it is greyed out and will not remain when I move my cursor.  Help?

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Aldren18
QuickBooks Team

QB Desktop Pro 2021 won't open

Thank you for providing a detailed overview of your QuickBooks Desktop situation, Julie. Your insights are invaluable. I’m committed to collaborating with you to resolve this issue and ensure everything runs smoothly again.

 

To beginlet’s utilize the QuickBooks Tool Hub to diagnose and fix issues that occur when starting the program, such as screens freezing. The QuickBooks Tool Hub is a comprehensive utility designed to help users troubleshoot various problems with QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

 

For detailed steps, here's how:

 

  1. Close your QBDT.
  2. Download the most recent version of the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
  3. Open the file you downloaded (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
  4. Follow the on-screen steps to install and agree to the terms and conditions.
  5. Once done, double-click the icon on your Windows desktop to open the tool hub.

 

If you can't find the icon, search for QuickBooks Tool Hub in Windows and select the program. Refer to the screenshot below for your reference:



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Next, let's launch the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool from within the Tool Hub to address performance hiccups that cause the unresponsiveness.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
  2. In the tool hub, select Installation Issues.
  3. Select QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool. Let the tool run. It can take up to 20 minutes.
  4. When the tool finishes, restart your computer.
  5. Start QuickBooks Desktop and open your data file.

 

If the issue remains, continue to Solutions 4 and of this help article: QuickBooks Desktop won't open. This resource outlines several potential causes and provides detailed solutions to help you effectively resolve the problem.

 

Additionally, I'd love to share these helpful resources for tips on troubleshooting QuickBooks performance and providing insights on managing data files effectively for optimal performance:

 

 

You can always revisit this thread for questions or concerns about our software, Julie. Your journey with our program is crucial to me, and I’m here to provide the guidance you need to support your business operations.

Chrea
Level 4

QB Desktop Pro 2021 won't open

@JulieJones 

Can you access CAMPS and find your license code there?

https://camps.intuit.com

 

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