QuickBooks is one of the most optimal accounting software. It is very much helpful for the small-scale or mid-scale business. It makes accounting easy. But just like any other software, QuickBooks too show up some technical glitches. One such technical glitch is ‘Error code 179’. In this tech blog, we will know in detail about QuickBooks error code 179 – its causes, symptoms and solution.
Why does QuickBooks Error Code 179 occur?
QuickBooks Error Code 179 occurs due to following reasons:
- Issues in the reports.
- If the user forgets to log out the last session.
- If there are some issues with the company file.
- The balance sheet reports are not showing all accounts.
- If the transactions are missing in QuickBooks.
- If the QuickBooks company file is facing issues.
- Incorrect login credentials.
Methods to fix QuickBooks error code 179
You can go through the following methods to overcome from the QuickBooks error code 179:
Method 1: Usage of QuickBooks file doctor tool
- Close QuickBooks
- After that download and install QuickBooks tool hub
- Once installed, double click the icon Windows.
- Choose the company file issues from tool hub.
- Select run QuickBooks file doctor tool.
- Let the tool perform its analysis.
- Wait for some time and if the issue gets resolved reboot your system.
Method 2: Fix the Windows Registry
- Click on the Start
- Type in command in the Search bar and click on Enter
- Enter in regedit in the black box.
- Go for the error 179 related key.
- Save the key information.
- Create a file and assign a name to it.
- Select the reg extension and also save it.
- Try to login into the bank website to ensure the that the issue fixed.
