How to Resolve QuickBooks Error 404- Can’t Open Company File

Last Updated on December 11, 2020 by

QuickBooks Error 404 is a very common issue you may face when using your QuickBooks for business. Basically, the error means something is wrong, incomplete program, or corrupted files. The error 404 happens automatically when you work on Quickbooks software. Now let’s see the reasons behind this unwanted QuickBooks error 404:

How to Find QuickBooks Error 404

• When the user tries to search a web page on the server but this page does not exist on the server
• The current server page is change but the URL still the same.
• The working of the window is the very slow and slow response of peripheral devices.
• If you work on a program and suddenly window crash in your system.
• Some files or QuickBooks are damaged.

What are the Reasons Behind This Error

• Due to some virus or malware attacks.
• Sometimes when you install QuickBooks software then it damaged itself.
• If some files are corrupted then also QuickBooks error 404 arises.
• Sometimes, the direct error show on your screen is ‘QuickBooks Error 404’ when you use QuickBooks.

How Can You Fix QuickBooks Error 404 With Basic Troubleshooting Steps

You can start with the most common or basic troubleshooting steps to resolve this error. To do so, open your QuickBooks account using a private browser. You can use these shortcut keys to open your browser: 

• Google Chrome: press the shortcut key CTRL  + Shift + N
• Mozilla Firefox: press  the shortcut key CTRL  + Shift + P
• Internet Explorer: press  the shortcut key CTRL  + Shift + P
• Safari: press  the shortcut key Command + Shift + N

So if you are successively signed in using the private browser. Try to sign your account using the original browser. Make sure to clear the browser’s cache. You can also try to open your account with another supported browser.

Solutions to Fix QuickBooks Error 404

There are many ways to remove this error and it can do it yourself with the help of this blog. You can use these solutions listed below-

1 – Check the speed of your internet

• Firstly Open an internet explorer or web browser and then search for a web page.
• Check if your web takes more time to open a web page then please refresh it and check again.
• If still, you are facing slow internet then turn off your router and turn on it again.
• If speed is still the same then switch off your system and again switch on after a minute
• After all these steps still, you face the same problem then contact your internet service provider

2 – You can change in your internet setting to increase the speed

• Open Internet Explorer on your computer after that select Tool option
• In the Tool option, you have to select the Internet option
• Now you have to search for a web page that is an authorized page at the server like ‘intuit.com’
• Click on Ok and then close all the tabs or files on your computer.
• Now restart your system and check your internet speed again.

3 -You can update and modify the latest version of QuickBooks

•  It is a simple step to update QuickBooks desktop to the latest release version, just go to QuickBooks and select the Help menu
• In the Help menu, You will see an option that is Update QuickBooks Desktop then click on this
• After complete updating, you have to close your system and restart your system
• You have to see QuickBooks has updated then try to access your company file
• If you have to face the same error then try these steps-
  • Press the Window + R buttons with the help of your keyboard
  • After this, write Appwiz.cpl in the box
  • Find and choose your QuickBooks files from all installed programs in your system.
  • After this refresh or restart your system and check the error has been resolved or not,
  • if not then try other ways to resolve this error.

4 – Reconfigure the Setting of your computer

• Close all the tabs or software like QuickBooks in your system
• Update your system window then restart your system
• Open Internet Explorer on your computer after that select the Tool option
• In the Tool option, you have to select the Internet option
• Then select the Advanced tab in the Setting menu
• Then save all information and after this close all programs which run on your system
• After this press Window + R buttons from your keyboard
• After opening a page you have to write msconfig then press OK
• When you press Ok then a Configuration page is shown on your computer screen then again press OK
• You have to select General on the next page then select Startup Selection then Selective Startup then press OK
• After all these steps you need to restart your system

Conclusion

As you know QuickBooks Error 404 is a common error and it arises itself when you open a company file. When you use QuickBooks then these types of errors occur which are take your costly time and delay your work. 

But now, you can resolve these errors with the help of this blog. You can select any method to resolve your error. If you have to face the same error still then hire a QuickBooks ProAdvisor, they will definitely give the best and easy solution.