What's the Deal with QuickBooks error 179 and How to fix it

Small and medium-sized businesses love QuickBooks for its advanced features and user-friendly interface. But some annoying errors disturb users while working on it. One of them is QuickBooks error 179 that arises while signing in to a bank account. When the error triggers, QuickBooks automatically disconnects from the bank account, which stops users from using online banking. The error shows up on the screen with a message, “ Verify Master: totTrans wrong. Is 3851. Should be 3884.” The several reasons behind the error are improper internet settings and incorrect login credentials. Continue reading the blog for causes and troubleshooting solutions if you are also facing QuickBooks banking error 179.

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What are the causes behind QuickBooks Online error 179?

There are plenty of reasons that cause error 179 in QuickBooks. Have a look at some most common of them listed below:

Choosing an incorrect bank account in QuickBooks Online.
Logged in to the same bank account from multiple devices.
You might not have entered incorrect login credentials.
Some issues with the QuickBooks company file.

Let us move on to the troubleshooting section of the blog.

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Know Steps to Deal with QuickBooks Banking error 179

Solution 1. Download and install the latest QuickBooks update released by Intuit

Close company files before closing down QuickBooks.
Click the Start menu, right-click the QuickBooks Desktop icon and choose Run as administrator.
On the No Company Open screen, click the Help tab and select Update QuickBooks Desktop.
Select the Options menu, then click Mark All, and then the Save button.
Further, select the Update Now tab and tick the Reset Update checkbox.
To download the update file, click Get Updates.
Open QuickBooks, install the latest update, and then restart your computer.

If the issue persists, try the next solution.

Solution 2. Create a backup of the QuickBooks company data file

The following steps will help you create a one-time backup manually in QuickBooks Online. Here’s how:

In QuickBooks, go to Settings and choose Back up company.
Choose Backup from the drop-down menu and select New Manual Backup.
Choose the company you want to backup manually.
Select the Backup Type drop-down menu and choose Incremental, Full or Complete.
Click Request backup.

If you still get the same error, follow the next solution.

Solution 3. Clear cache from Browser

The following steps will help you clear cache and cookies from google chrome

Open Chrome and click the three dots that you see at the top right corner.
Click More Tools and then Clear Browsing Data.
Scroll the Time Range drop-down menu and ensure All Time is selected.
Tick Cookies, Browsing History, Cached Images and Files, and Other Site Data boxes.
At last, click Clear Data.

If the banking error recurs, go to the next solution.

Solution 4. Access QBWin.log file from QuickBooks Product Information window

Go to the QuickBooks Home page and tap the F2 key to open the Product Information window.
Tap the F3 button to go to the Tech Help window.
Select the Open File tab and then QBWin.log file.
Next, choose the Open File location option.

If the problem continues, proceed to the next solution.

Solution 5. From the QuickBooks Tool Hub, utilize File Doctor

Close company files and QuickBooks Desktop.
Download the newly released version of QuickBooks Tool Hub.
Save the QuickBooks Tool Hub setup file to the Downloads folder or your Windows Desktop, so you can easily find it.
Locate and open the downloaded QuickBooksToolHub.exe file to start the installation process.
You need to follow the prompt steps and agree to the terms and conditions.
When the tool hub downloads completely, its icon will show up on the desktop.
Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub by double-clicking its icon.
When the tool hub opens, choose Company File Issues, and click Run QuickBooks File Doctor.
Within the File Doctor, choose your company file from the drop-down menu. If you can’t find the one, click Browse and search.
When prompted, enter QuickBooks admin password, and click Next.

If you are still struggling with QuickBooks error 179, get in touch with the QuickBooks technical support team by dialing our helpline number +1 800-579-9430.