Easy Steps To Fix QuickBooks Error 80040408

“80040408: Could not start QuickBooks.” Do you also receive such error messages on your screen? It’s due to the poor configuration of software or incorrect setup in a multi-user environment. Many users get complications and find troubleshooting QuickBooks error 80040408 tough and tricky. In this blog post, we have compiled easy step-by-step troubleshooting methods. Continue reading to resolve the error effectively. 

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Things To Keep In Mind Before Proceeding Troubleshooting

1. Your QuickBooks Quick Start option must be turned off. 
2. Single-user mode should not be used by any other user. 
3. The server must be running.
4. Make sure that your QuickBooks is not set up to open any particular QB company file, avoiding opening multiple files.
5. Ensure that the company file path is correct in QuickBooks and you have not saved or moved the company file to a different computer location.
6. Verify the chosen name for the company file that matches the name of the file saved on your computer.

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Troubleshooting Methods To Fix QuickBooks Error 80040408

Procedure 1 

1. First, you must turn off the Quick Start feature in QuickBooks.
2. Head to the General tab and select My Preferences 
3. Now, you have to uncheck Keep QuickBooks are running for quick startups.

Procedure 2

1. Click and open the QQube configuration tool.
2. Select Database and then Show More. 
3. Check-mark the Database Manager options and Synchronizer if they are unchecked. 

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Procedure 3

In this, all the other users have to log out from QuickBooks accounts. It’s because the QuickBooks error 80040408 occurs when some other users try to do any administrative task by remotely logging on to QuickBooks.

Procedure 4

Now you have to check whether the name that you initially set up in the QQube configuration tool for the company file matches the name of the file on the computer. When you are using QuickBooks in a multi-user environment, then you can’t modify the company file name directly from the QQube configuration tool. If such a case happens, you can only change the company file name from the server only. 

Procedure 5 

Follow the below-mentioned steps to execute this solution. 

1. Open your QQube Configuration tool.
2. Now select the QuickBooks Company List.
3. Click Change Path from the bottom right corner of the window.
4. You have to browse and find your company file on the computer.

Procedure 6

Now when you open your QuickBooks software, make sure you open it up with No Company File selected. The reason is as if there is already an opened file in the software, then QuickBooks won’t allow you to open and access multiple files. It will invite QuickBooks error 80040408.

Summing Up!

Get your hands on the methods mentioned above and fix the annoying QuickBooks error 80040408. If you still face issues with this error and find it difficult to resolve the error on your own, call us at 1.855.738.2784. Our professional and expert technical team will is here to help you out.

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