Guide to reasons and solutions to QuickBooks License Error

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    QuickBooks like any other software is bound to errors every now and then. QuickBooks License Error appears with the warning message that QuickBooks is unable to load the license data. The root cause of the error is the missing or damaged files that may have occurred because of an improper shutdown. QuickBooks License Error status code 11118 displays on your screen when you try to launch License Properties. An error message will pop up on the screen “Could not initialize license properties.”

    To help you deal with QuickBooks License Error, we have brought you this blog. Read the complete blog so as to get rid of the error. If you are unsure of dealing it on your own reach out to the QuickBooks support team on (855) 526-5749

    What are the reasons behind QuickBooks License Error 3371?

    It is extremely important that the user must know the reasons why an error takes place. Knowing what could be causing QuickBooks License Error 3371 can eventually help the user get rid of the error.

    1.  One of the reasons for QuickBooks License Error is outdated Windows OS or your anti-virus applications restricts some of the essential QuickBooks data files.
    2.  Windows component or QuickBooks Desktop file is missing or damaged, you may encounter QuickBooks 2017 license error. The components are as listed below:
    3.  QBregistration.dat: This is a QB Desktop installation file and when this goes missing or damaged, QuickBooks Desktop won’t open resulting in error.
    4.  MSXML Component: An important Microsoft component needed for the software to run. In case damaged, QuickBooks Desktop won't be able to retrieve the information in the QBregistration.dat file and becomes inaccessible.
    5.  Partial or damaged installation of the Windows components.

    How to resolve the frustrating QuickBooks License Error after clone?

    Now we move on to fix QuickBooks License Error after clone. Various methods can be employed to fix the error and here are those steps

    1.  Use window key + R on your keyboard.
    2.  Next, you need to search for .ecml file and then delete .ecml file.
    3.  Hit on close the file.
    4.  Run QuickBooks and register the product.

    If the error persists, move ahead to follow the following steps:

    1.  Click on Start.
    2.  Choose the option of All Programs.
    3.  Hit on Window update
    4.  Check for the update after updating, reinstall the software.

    Concluding our blog here, we hope you have successfully processed all steps and solved QuickBooks License Error. If the error happens yet again, reach out to the QuickBooks support team on (855) 526-5749.