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Quick Tip: Opening QuickBooks Desktop multiple times (double-clicking repeatedly) can prevent it from opening successfully. Be sure to allow sufficient time for QuickBooks to load before continuing. You may also see if you experience the same problems. Solution 1: Close the QBW32.exe process Sometimes the process for QuickBooks that runs in the background gets stuck. Ending it, then re-opening QuickBooks can solve that. Right-click the Windows task bar, then select Start Task Manager.
Select the Processes tab, then the Name header to sort the processes alphabetically. Locate and select QBW32.EXE, then select End Process. Solution 2: Suppress the QuickBooks Desktop application In case there is damage with your company file, first you need to make sure the QuickBooks program itself is working. QuickBooks may be trying to open your previous company, so it is important to isolate if the program or your company file is working. Right-click the QuickBooks Desktop icon, press and hold the Ctrl key, then select Open. Important: Do not release the Ctrl key until you have the No Company Open window, unless QuickBooks freezes or gives you an error. Open the company file.
Solution 3: Restart your computer.