QuickBooks is the highly recommended software in the modern digital world because of its three main features, i.e., authentic, safe, and accurate; this makes the product favorite among small businesses and professionals. Because of its three astounding features that people cannot neglect, they do not complain even if it is a bit on the pricier side. At some time, you may encounter a few errors which may cause a massive hindrance while working. QuickBooks Error 3371 is one of these types, where QuickBooks isn’t able to load the licensed data, which may happen because of missing or damaged company files. Even when you are working on the software and decides to reconfigure your desktop or activate the software for the very first time, then also you may get to encounter with QuickBooks Error 3371, status code-11118. If you are witnessing similar troubleshoot, you can continue reading the blog and follow the steps to resolve the problem and make your work smoother gradually. And for any further query or discussion, you can anytime connect at QuickBooks Tech Support Number.
QuickBooks Error 3371, status code 11118 displays as warning pop-up on the screen. It reads as follows –
“QuickBooks could not load the license data. This may be caused by missing or damaged files. For troubleshooting steps, note the error and type the following in a Web browser window: www.quickbooks.com/support/register.html”.
REASON BEHIND THE HITCH?
Firstly, you need to understand it in a manner that Intuit Company gets your license information stored on your hard drive. By any instance, if this information, file, or license data gets corrupted, missing or damaged, you can experience this error code.
This error can also occur throughout the practice of cloning the data on the c:/ drive into another new hard drive. In such a situation, you need to delete your entitlement file. You have to re-enter your license information to have this problem. The primary reasons for the occurrence of such type of error are-
- Misplaced, corrupted, missing, or destroyed QuickBooks file/files.
- Corrupted, lost, mislaid or damaged user information.
- Missing, debased, lost, or damaged license data.
WHAT TO DO TO OVERCOME THE ERROR 33371?
The error message popping up at your computer might be annoying for you. So to deal with this unwanted error, perform the below steps to get relief of this issue.
- First Method
o Press the “Window+R” key on your keyboard.
o After that a window will open. Enter here C:ProgramData\Intuit|EntitlementClient\v8
o A window explorer tab will open.
o Simply delete the ecml file. Hit a right-click and then select delete.
o Close the window option now.
o After doing this step, Run QuickBooks, and then register the product again.
- Second Method
o Click on the “window” or “start” button.
o Choose “All Programs” and select Windows Update.
o Click on “Check for updates.”
o After the successful update, reinstall the QuickBooks Desktop again.
o Fix common installation errors using the QuickBooks Component Repair Tool.
o Perform a clean install.
- Third Method
o First of all, install the “Windows Updation.”
o Now select “All Program” tab => “Windows Update” options.
o Finish the Upgrades of all the windows updates and get ready to set-up QuickBooks software.
o For resolving those errors, follow the steps as mentioned above, which can be described as:
o Recreate damaged entitlementDataStore.ecml file and solve the license & resolving registration problems.
o Click reinstall by performing a fresh installation of QuickBooks desktop.
If you are looking for immediate assistance for the QuickBooks Error 3371 or you experience that the above-shown steps are effort & time consuming – we suggest you contact the QuickBooks Support Number. This number further connects you with the expert technicians who are always there for your service to provide you a feasible solution.