How to use the clean install tool to fix the issues in QuickBooks?

Author: Lillian Martin

Even though QuickBooks is a great accounting software, the fact that it is prone to errors is undeniable. While some errors can be treated using some set of steps, others can be eliminated by a mere restart. Certain errors can also be eliminated by performing clean installation of the software using the clean install tool. One can easily access the clean install tool QuickBooks desktop windows. There are certain steps that are involved in eliminating errors using the clean install tool, which we will be discussing later in this post. Thus, if you are interested in knowing what those steps are, make sure to read this post till the end. Or you can also connect with our tech support team at 1-888-351-0999 and we will provide you with instant support services.

Steps to perform the Clean Install using the tool

The user can try to perform the below set of steps to use clean install tool. Let us have a look:

Step 1 – Make sure that clean install is Right for you

Step 2 – The user will then have to manually rename the Installation folders

The user is supposed to add old at the end of the folder, as this would help in identifying the folders.

  • At first, the user needs to press ctrl + shift + esc
  • And open the task manager
  • Now, head to the processes tab
  • And select QBDBMGERN.EXE, QBCFmonitorservice.exe, qbw32.exe files.
  • After that hit the end button and hit click on the ok tab.

Step 3 – Use the QuickBooks clean Install Tool

  • The user needs to first download the QuickBooks clean install tool
  • Now, open the QuickBooks clean install utility
  • Once done with that select I accept on the license agreement
  • And also go for the QuickBooks versions
  • Now, hit the ok tab and wait for the process to complete

Step 4 – Uninstall QuickBooks Desktop

Step 5 – Reinstall QuickBooks desktop

  • Under this process, the user needs to first
install QuickBooks desktop

  • Also, decide upon the installation type between express or custom and network install
  • Lastly, activate the QuickBooks Desktop

The above set of steps are enough to clean install QuickBooks desktop successfully using the clean install tool. However, if the user is unable to perform the process or if the user is stuck at some point in time, then contacting our QuickBooks tech support team at 1-888-351-0999, and our experts will guide you with the right process. We are a team of certified QuickBooks professionals who work round the clock in providing instant support services.