Troubleshoot QuickBooks Error 179 with 3 Easy Methods

 

QuickBooks is the software of choice for many small and medium-sized businesses. It provides a wide range of cutting-edge services and tools that make accounting easy. However, issues do arise from time to time that stops the users. In this post, we'll talk about the QuickBooks error 179 that appears when a user tries to back up their data or sign in to the bank's website. The user is unable to continue since they must first recreate the file because of the error. You may learn the reasons for QuickBooks Online error 179 as well as the solutions by thoroughly reading this blog post.

Do you require help with QuickBooks error 179? For extra help, contact one of our certified QuickBooks advisers at our toll-free number, 1-855-856-0042.

Factors that lead to QuickBooks Online error 179

Some factors that could have contributed to this online QuickBooks problem include the following:-

· Data that is faulty or corrupt is present in the backup file.

· The file that contains the transactions has a number of issues.

· The user entered QuickBooks Online but selected the wrong bank.

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What Fixes QuickBooks Bank Connection Error 179 the Best?

 You must first download the QuickBooks Tool Hub before using the File Doctor. 

Downloading the file doctor requires entering the tool hub:-

· Quit QuickBooks Desktop and start a browser after checking sure no company files are open.

· Save the most recent QuickBooks Tool Hub configuration file wherever you can easily locate it after downloading it from the official Intuit website.

· Follow the on-screen directions after you double-click the file to open it from its storage location.

· The "I accept the terms and conditions" option must be selected in order to complete the installation of the QuickBooks Tool Hub.

· When the tool hub icon appears on your Windows desktop, double-click the Company File Issues menu item to open it.

· Select your company file after selecting Run QuickBooks File Doctor from the drop-down menu. If it's not there, click Browse to search your computer for it.

· From the drop-down menu, choose "Check your file," then click "Continue" and enter your login details.

· As soon as you click Next, the application will start scanning the company data. After the patch is complete, restart your computer and run QuickBooks.

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Open the QBWin.log file after Windows has started. 

Under Windows, you can launch the QBWin.log file by:-

· If there are any open company files, save them before closing QuickBooks.

· Press the Windows key on your keyboard to open the Start menu, and then type "File Explorer" into the search bar.

· Once the File Explorer has launched, find the QBWin.log file there. The location of this file is C:UsersYOUR USERNAMEAppDataLocalIntuitQuickBookslogXX.XQBWin.log, where XX stands for the directory denoting the QuickBooks Desktop edition.

 Open the QBWin.log file from the QuickBooks Product Information box. 

Accessing the QBWin.log file from the Product Information box entails:-

· Press the F2 key on your keyboard or Ctrl + 1 on your computer to view the Product Information panel on the homepage after starting the QuickBooks Desktop application.

· When you simultaneously click the F3 key or the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + 2, the Tech Help box will display.

· By clicking Open File on the Open File tab, you may choose the QBWin.log file.

The top solutions for QuickBooks error 179 include the ones given above. Installing QuickBooks Tool Hub on your PC would be helpful if you want to address these problems quickly. If you're still having issues after following the steps, call us at our toll-free number 1-855-856-0042 to speak with a member of our team of certified QuickBooks experts.

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