No matter how advanced QuickBooks is, we cannot say it is impeccable because of its susceptibility to innumerable errors. QuickBooks error 3371 is one such error that many users often face while activating their QuickBooks Desktop applications. An error description shows up on the computer screen reading, “QuickBooks could not load the license data. This may be caused by missing or damaged files.” Through this post, we will discuss with you the reasons causing QuickBooks error code 3371, along with the troubleshooting solutions, that too in layman’s terms, so it could be understood by our users easily without any technicalities.
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What causes QuickBooks error code 3371?
The most usual reason behind the occurrence of QuickBooks error code 3371 is the damaged EntitlementDataStore.ecml file. Although, there can be different reasons too behind it, such as:
- Severely damaged QuickBooks Desktop installation files.
What should you do to troubleshoot QuickBooks error 3371?
Solution 1) Get QuickBooks Tool Hub and run 3371 Error Fix
- Download the newest release (1.5.0.0) of QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Save the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file you downloaded at such a location on your computer where you can find it quickly.
- Run the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file and do as per the on-screen steps.
- Give consent to the terms and conditions to finish installing QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Launch QuickBooks Tool Hub and click on Installation Issues.
- Select the 3371 Error Fix option and then the OK button.
- Attempt to activate QuickBooks Desktop.
If you get QuickBooks error 3371 again, proceed further to the second solution.
Solution 2) Reinstall your QuickBooks Desktop application
Step 1- Manually uninstall QuickBooks Desktop from your computer
- Select the Windows Start icon.
- Enter “Control Panel” in the search box and double-click Control Panel.
- Select the Uninstall a Program option.
- Pick your QuickBooks Desktop version from the list of programs.
- Select the Uninstall/Change button and then the Remove option.
- Click on Next.
Step 2- Make use of the Clean Install tool from QuickBooks Tool Hub
- Launch QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Select the Installation Issues tab from the left-sidebar of the screen.
- Click on the Clean Install Tool option and then the OK button.
- Select the version of your QuickBooks Desktop.
- Click on the Continue button.
- When you receive the text “Please install your copy of QuickBooks to the default location,” select the OK button.
After following the aforementioned steps, download and install the QuickBooks Desktop application again. Now, try to activate QuickBooks Desktop.
Solution 2) Reinstall your QuickBooks Desktop application
Step 1- Manually uninstall QuickBooks Desktop from your computer
- Select the Windows Start icon.
- Enter “Control Panel” in the search box and double-click Control Panel.
- Select the Uninstall a Program option.
- Pick your QuickBooks Desktop version from the list of programs.
- Select the Uninstall/Change button and then the Remove option.
- Click on Next.
Step 2- Make use of the Clean Install tool from QuickBooks Tool Hub
- Launch QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Select the Installation Issues tab from the left-sidebar of the screen.
- Click on the Clean Install Tool option and then the OK button.
- Select the version of your QuickBooks Desktop.
- Click on the Continue button.
- When you receive the text “Please install your copy of QuickBooks to the default location,” select the OK button.
After following the aforementioned steps, download and install the QuickBooks Desktop application again. Now, try to activate QuickBooks Desktop.
Solution 2) Reinstall your QuickBooks Desktop application
Step 1- Manually uninstall QuickBooks Desktop from your computer
- Select the Windows Start icon.
- Enter “Control Panel” in the search box and double-click Control Panel.
- Select the Uninstall a Program option.
- Pick your QuickBooks Desktop version from the list of programs.
- Select the Uninstall/Change button and then the Remove option.
- Click on Next.
Step 2- Make use of the Clean Install tool from QuickBooks Tool Hub
- Launch QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Select the Installation Issues tab from the left-sidebar of the screen.
- Click on the Clean Install Tool option and then the OK button.
- Select the version of your QuickBooks Desktop.
- Click on the Continue button.
- When you receive the text “Please install your copy of QuickBooks to the default location,” select the OK button.
After following the aforementioned steps, download and install the QuickBooks Desktop application again. Now, try to activate QuickBooks Desktop.
Conclusion:
In case you fail to get over QuickBooks Error 6190 816 even after following the troubleshooting solutions that we have explained above in the post, then there are high chances that your Windows are outdated and require updates. Hence, our advice for you is to download the most recent Windows updates which will help users to proceed further and then try to activate your QuickBooks Desktop application. You can also ask for additional troubleshooting help resolving QuickBooks error code 3371 from our QuickBooks support team at the toll-free number +1-855-856-0042.
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