QuickBooks Keeps Crashing? Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Guide

What to do when QuickBooks continues to crash?

Problem:
QuickBooks crashes when opening, or crashes consistently when performing a specific action or function.

Recommended First Step:
Before proceeding with manual troubleshooting, use our Interactive QuickBooks Crash Troubleshooting Guide. This guided walkthrough adapts based on your answers and covers the most common root causes efficiently.


Manual Troubleshooting Steps:
If the interactive guide does not resolve the issue, complete the steps below in order. Proceed to the next step only if the crash continues.

1) Perform a force session logoff.

2) Perform a Verify and Rebuild on the QuickBooks company file. This step can only be completed if QuickBooks stays open long enough to access the menu.

3) In the same support ticket, provide the following details:
- Does this crash also occur for other users?
- Does the crash occur when a different QuickBooks user logs in from the same computer?

Best Practice:
Regular maintenance and performance optimization significantly reduce crashes and data integrity issues.

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