Ran into QuickBooks file exists error and can’t find a wayto eliminate it? Well, if that is the case, then reading this post till the end
will surely help. You may confront the
QuickBookserror the file exists issue while working on different accounting featureslike paying scheduled liabilities, opening a state/federal form, and
downloading payroll updates. You will see the error message on the screen
saying that “The file you specified cannot be opened. Make sure that it is not
currently being used by another program or a read-only file.”
Also, you may receive the error messagesaying, “The Windows error was the file exists.”To know more continuereading the post. Or you can also contact our tech support team
at 1(844)405-0907and let them help youwith the elimination of the issue.
Reasons for QuickBooksError the File ExistsThe user can end up in this issue due to the followingreasons:
· In case the windows User Account Control is
interfering with QuickBooks.
· Or if the QuickBooks users do not havecredentials to
access the Windows.
· Another reason can be if the internet connectionis performing slowly on
your system.
· Or in case of improper internet and
Firewall security settings in your PC.
·
QuickBooksDesktop application is outdated.
· Or if the error message is visible while
installing QuickBooks.
Steps to fix the error The user can try to perform the steps related to allowingFull Control Access to the User to get rid of such an error:
· The very first step is to
open File Location option by right-clicking on the QB Desktop icon.
· And then press the
Backspace key.
· Now, go for properties by clicking right on the
QuickBooks folder.
· Press Edit then
select Add.
· Go for Everyone and
then OK.
· Choose the Full Control
option· And then,
clickon Apply option.
· Perform the steps that appear on the screen.Make sure that, rather than selecting Everyone option, choose your User.
At the end of the post, we expect the reader to besuccessfully able to eliminate the
QuickBooksfile exists error from its
rootcause. However, if there is any query or if the user needs our assistanceat any point of time, then he/she can get in
touch with our team professionals rightaway
at 1(844)405-0907 and ourexperts will provide the user with instant support and assistance. We are a
team of technical professionals who work round the clock to provide immediate
assistance for all QuickBooks-related issues
See also: How to fix file exists error in QuickBooks?
