QuickBooks accounting software is one of the most recommended bookkeeping solutions. Though it is considered an outstanding software, there are certain occasions where you might come across certain errors that may hamper your work. One such error is the QuickBooks License Error. The License error in QuickBooks is also known as the QuickBooks error 3371.
There are Various Reasons which are Responsible for theQuickBooks Error 3371
- Damaged QBregistration.dat files.
- Corrupted MSXML components installed in your system
- Damaged or outdated applications like antivirus or firewall.
- Issues with Windows Operating System.
- Users facing issues with certain networks andWebConnect.
When you try to open your QuickBooks application, you can also come across any one of the following error messages:
QuickBooks could not initialize license properties.
OR
Could not initialize license properties. [QuickBooks Error 3371 status Code 11118] QuickBooks could not load the license data. This may be caused by missing or damaged files.
OR
Could not initialize license properties. [QuickBooks Error 3371: Status Code -1] QuickBooks could not load the license data. This may be caused by missing or damaged files.
Resolution for QuickBooks Error 3371
Here are some solutions mentioned below, they are suggested by QuickBooks experts.
Solution I: Updating the latest Windows Updates
- Log in to your system as the Administrator.
- Press the Windows
- Click on theAll Programsoption and select theWindows Update.
- Install all the updates by clicking on the install QuickBooks.
Solution II: Delete the EntitlementDataStore.ecml file
- Close your QuickBooks Desktop application.
- Check that the QuickBooks processes are not running.
- Click on theCtrl+Shift+Escfrom your keyboard.
- Task Manager Window will open on your screen, press More Details
- Now click on the Processes tab.
- Sort out the processes by pressing on the Process Name header alphabetically.
- Locate the EXE file. Select the mentioned file and click on the End Task option.
- Open the Entitlement data folder responsible for your Windows Operating System and the version of QuickBooks.
- Press theWindowskey along with theR
- Run Commandwindow will open on your computer screen.
- In the Search field, enter the file locationC: ProgramDataIntuitEntitlement Clientv8 (or v6).
- Press Enter and you can now see theecmlfile. Right-click on the file and press the Delete option from the keyboard.
- Press Yes and confirm that you want to delete the entitlement file.
- Open thecompany filenow and you will see the instructions on how to register the applications.
Solution III:Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub
Learn how to use the QuickBooks Desktop repair tool for Windows to repair common QuickBooks Desktop errors. If you encounter errors while using, installing, or updating QuickBooks, the QuickBooks Tool Hub can provide solutions. The "Quick Fix My Program" tool is designed to address typical errors promptly.
- CloseQuickBooks.
- Downloadthe most recent version of the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Savethe file in an easily accessible location.
- Open the downloaded file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
- Followthe on-screen instructions to install the tool hub.
- After installation, double-click the tool hub icon on your Windows desktop to open it.
