Why is My QuickBooks Running So Slow & How to Fix It?

Are you unable to work in QuickBooks due to slow functioning and wondering, ‘Why is my QuickBooks running so slow? and what will be the best methods to fix it? If yes, this guide is all you must follow to fix this issue; be sure to read this blog till the end.

A slow-functioning QuickBooks program can prevent from running various tasks, and it might take forever to open. It is a common issue that multiple users face and hampers their productivity. Using an outdated version or a large company file size are the most common reasons why this happens. Read this blog till the end to get familiar with these reasons and fix them quickly.

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List of Some Common Reasons Why QuickBooks is Running Slow

QuickBooks Desktop can work slowly due to a variety of reasons. Read the below-mentioned pointers to get familiar with these reasons:

• The QBWUSER.ini file is either damaged/corrupted or deleted.

• The size of your company file is enormous due to QuickBooks not functioning correctly.

• Using an outdated version of QuickBooks can also be why QB is working slowly.

Suitable Methods to Enhance the Better Performance of QuickBooks

Above, we have discussed the possible reasons why QuickBooks is functioning slowly. Now, let's discuss the suitable methods you must follow to enhance its performance and continue to run the interrupted operations.

Method 1: Make Sure the Company File Size is Suitable to QuickBooks Requirements

If a company file size is larger than the QuickBooks requirement, it will automatically start affecting the program's functioning. Start working on the program again to ensure the company file size is only the QB requirements.

• Go to the default location of your company file and right-click on it.

• In the displayed options, select 'Properties' and check the file size.

• If you are a QuickBooks Pro user, ensure the file size is not over 150MB. If this size is more significant than that, you need to use the QuickBooks Condense Data Utility to reduce its size.

• Similarly, make sure the file size is not more than 1 GB if you are a QuickBooks Enterprise user.

To reduce the file size, run the Condense Data Utility by following these steps:

• Click on the ‘File’ menu.

• From 'Utilities,' select the 'Condense Data' option.

• Select the 'Keep all transactions, but remove audit train info to date' checkbox and click 'Next.'

• Now wait for the 'Your company file size has been successfully condensed' message.

• When done, try again to open the QuickBooks Desktop and run the interrupted operations due to the program's slow functioning.

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Method 2: Give a New Name to QBWUSER.ini File

The QBWUSER.INI file in QuickBooks holds the initialization information of QuickBooks. Any damages or corruption in this file can affect the program's functioning. Use these steps to fix this file and ensure QB works appropriately.

• Open the Windows File Manager and go to the default location of QuickBooks.

• Set Windows to 'Display Windows Hidden Files' to ensure all hidden files are visible.

• In the file folder of QuickBooks, locate the QBWUSER.INI file and right-click on it.

• From the displayed options, select 'Rename' and add.OLD at the end of this file name.

• When done, try again to open the QuickBooks Desktop again.

Hopefully, this guide answers your 'Why is my QuickBooks Running so slow' question and helps you fix this issue. If you face any issues while following or still have unanswered queries, dial +1.855.738.0359 to connect with the team of QuickBooks experts.

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