How to Fix QuickBooks Desktop Freezing Up Problem?

Recurring glitches and technical snags are quite common in QuickBooks, which might further lead to frequent freezing or even crashing of the software. In this segment, we are going to discuss the freezing error in QuickBooks. This simply means that the software hangs and doesn’t take any commands for some time. It rather creates a new off-screen window running in the background, and when the user tries to close the software, the window doesn’t shut down, ultimately leading to the freeze issue. 

Freezing errors in QuickBooks can be quite annoying, as they might interrupt the smooth working of the software and would further end up in losing the unsaved data. To learn more about this error, you can simply scroll through this segment carefully. Or can also consult our QuickBooks tech support professionals at +1-844-405-0907, and let them help you with the issue ahead. 

What instigates the QuickBooks freezing error?

Coming across this issue is possible when the installer freezes while installing the QuickBooks software. Usually, it might get stuck on the installing ABS PDF driver window. Other than that, there can be a bunch of other factors triggering this issue. Let us have a look:

• One of the basic factors causing this issue can be if the windows OS is out of date. 
• Furthermore, in case the company name is too long, then you might end up in such an error. 
• The user can also experience this issue if the PDF and preference files get damaged. 
• Moreover, if the file doesn’t permit the user to operate the window, then such an error can be seen. 
• Another possible reason can be, a damaged Windows operating system or a missing QBWUSER.INI file
• You can also face similar issues if there are applications running in the background. 

Possible Symptoms indicating the QuickBooks freezing error 

Identifying the error becomes easy with the following signs and symptoms. Let us have a look: 

• In case the system slows down or freezes for a few seconds. 
• Or if processing operations in QuickBooks becomes much more difficult. 
• Also, in case the QuickBooks slows down and doesn’t respond to the inputs. 

Effective Fixes for QuickBooks freeze error 

There are a bunch of solutions that you can perform to get rid of the QuickBooks freeze error. Let us check out each of the solutions one by one:

Method 1: Use the QuickBooks refresher tool 

• Under this process, you are required to close the QuickBooks desktop. 
• After that, download QuickBooks refresher tool. 
• Now, save the file on the desktop. 
• Post that, run the QBRefresher tool. 
• You are now supposed to re-open the QuickBooks desktop. 
• And this would fix the issue up to a certain extent. 

*Note: QuickBooks refresher tool is no more available for download from the Intuit’s website. You can download the QuickBooks Tool Hub as an alternative.

Method 2: Use the Task Manager to close QB-related programs

• This process requires you to sail to the task manager and then click on ctrl + Alt + delete. 
• After that, select any open QuickBooks program that initiates with the letter QuickBooks or intuit. 
• Now, click on end task to end the process. 
• And lastly, shut down the task manager and reboot the software to see if the error gets fixed or not. 

Method 3: Restore the Portable Company File

In case you are experiencing any data issues, then the software allows you to create a portable file in QuickBooks that can be used to address the issue. This can be done using the steps below:

• The very first step is to access/open the QuickBooks file and opt for File. 
• Now, select the Create Copy option.
• Also, click on the Portable Company File and then click on Next. 
• You are now required to select the location to save the portable file and then click on save and hit ok tab. 
• To restore the portable file, you can move to the file menu and select open or restore company option. 
• Now, click on next and select restore a portable file option. 
• The next step is to look for a portable file and select it. 
• Also, click on open and next respectively. 
• The last step is to click on save after changing the location of the company file. 

Method 4: Use the Rebuild Data tool

• Here, you simply need to open the file menu and head to the utilities tab. 
• Once done with that select the rebuild data option. 
• Followed by heading to the QuickBooks information window and also clicking on the ok tab. 
• The user should now perform the onscreen steps to save a backup. 
• And wait till it repairs the file. 
• In case you are able to move the mouse, then the tool is working. 
• Now, hit ok tab. 
• Open the file menu and head to the utilities tab and also choose the verify data option. 
• Towards the end, wait for the tool to check the file for the data issues. 
• In case the tool doesn’t diagnose any issues, then click on ok tab. In case the issues are detected, then choose the rebuild now tab. 

Method 5: Uninstall the QuickBooks desktop software

• Under this process, you are supposed to click on windows + R to access run command. 
• After that enter in control and click on the enter key. 
• Now, click on programs and features tab. 
• You should then click on uninstall a program option. 
• Followed by selecting uninstall/change tab, in order to uninstall QuickBooks. 
• Perform the onscreen prompts to end the process. 

Method 6: Clear the browser cache and temporary files

Often the cache files might create issues in QuickBooks, especially slow and freezing errors. Thus, the user should try to clear browser cache and remove the access data which slow down the system. 

Method 7: Use QuickBooks tool hub

• For this, you need to download the QuickBooks tool hub. 
• After that, save it on the system where you can easily find it. 
• And then double-click on the QuickBookstoolhub.exe to run the program on the system. 
• Now, perform the onscreen steps to install the tool. 
• Once done with that, open it by double-clicking on the QuickBooks tool hub icon.

After performing the steps above, you can access various tools using the steps below:

Step 1: Use Clean Install tool from tool hub program

• Head to the Installation Issues tab and select the Clean Install tool.
• Now, open the QBcleaninstallutility.exe file.
• And click on I accept when the license agreement.
• Go for the QB version and then click on the Continue option.
• Lastly, click on the OK button and then when you see QuickBooks is now ready for a clean install, please install it to the default directory.

Step 2: Run the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic tool

• Select the QuickBooks install diagnostic tool from the installation issues tab in the QuickBooks tool hub. 
• And then, run the QuickBooks install diagnostic tool. 
• Wait for the tool to detect any issues and resolve them. 
• Now, restart the system and make sure that the elements are updated correctly. 

Step 3: Run the QuickBooks File Doctor from the tool hub program

• To run file doctor, please select the QuickBooks file doctor tool from the company file issues tab. 
• After that hit the enter tab. 
• Select the company file, by selecting browse. 
• And check the network and file systems by clicking on the option. 
• You should then hit the enter tab. 
• And also type in the admin password and hit next. 
• Let the scan complete.
• Once the tool detects and eliminates the issues, make sure to restart QuickBooks Desktop.

Step 4: Use QuickBooks Database Server Manager

• The user is first required to go for QuickBooks Database Server Manager from the Network Issues menu in the QuickBooks tool hub.
• After that perform the onscreen steps and let the tool fix the issue. 

Method 8: Disable the input services

• Under this process, press Windows + R and enter in MSC. 
• After that, click on ok tab. 
• Now, double-click the system input service. 
• And then, click on the stop the service option. 
• Now, double-click the input services and select the properties tab. 
• Disable the start-up type and hit on the OK button.
• Lastly, shut down the services menu and then reopen QuickBooks.

Method 9: Edit the DAT and DDF files

• Here, firstly close the company files 
• After that, search for the company directory and rename ‘DAT’ to ‘OldUserPRef.DAT.’
• Now, delete each file with the DDF extension.
• Open the company and click on confirm to save the payments from the same directory.
• After that click on print to print successfully

To Conclude! 

We end this segment right here, with the hope that the information discussed above might be of some help in dealing with the freezing error in QuickBooks. On the contrary, if you are facing some issue in getting rid of the error or if you are getting the same error again and again even after performing the steps discussed above, then in that scenario, we recommend you connect with our QuickBooks Desktop tech support professionals. Give us a call at +1-844-405-0907 and we will provide you with instant support services. 

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