QuickBooks Desktop Running Slow; Here’s How to Resolve!

Performance issues can arise in any application, and QuickBooks is no different. You can encounter performance or lagging issues while running the QB Desktop application, which can lead to QuickBooks not responding when opening error. This issue can arise due to many possible reasons, like the system requirements being unmet. If you are encountering the QuickBooks Desktop running slow error, you can perform the steps given in this blog to eliminate the issue effectively. 

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Possible Reasons why your QuickBooks File Running Slow

If you are facing QuickBooks Desktop performance issues, the following factors might be responsible –

1. Your QuickBooks Desktop application is not running correctly, or the application is not updated to the latest release.
2. Your system does not meet the minimum requirements needed to run QB Desktop successfully.
3. Essential files, like the QBWUSER.INI file, are damaged or corrupted, and these files might be missing from your PC.
4. The company file you are trying to access has a long file name, or the file name contains special characters/spaces.
5. The hard drive containing your company file is corrupted or does not have adequate space to sustain a big data file.

Troubleshooting Steps to Address the QuickBooks Loading Extremely Slow Error

You can reliably rectify the QuickBooks slow to open company file issue by using the steps given below –

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Step 1 – Verify the Company File Size from the Properties Section

If your QuickBooks takes forever to open, you need to verify the company file size.

1. Navigate to the QuickBooks company file folder and right-click the company file to select Properties and check the file size.
2. If you are using QuickBooks Pro and the company file size is more than 150 MB, then you need to use QuickBooks Condense Data Utility to reduce the file size by clicking the File tab.
3. Select Condense Data from under the Utilities section and put a checkmark next to the “Keep all transactions, but remove audit train info to date” option.
4. Click Next and wait until the “Your company file has been successfully condensed” message appears, and hit Close to run QuickBooks again.

Step 2 – Rename the QBWUSER File by Modifying the File Extension

You need to repair the QBWUSER file to run the QB application correctly.

1. Open Windows File Manager by pressing the Windows + E keys on the desktop and navigate to the C drive to follow this path - ProgramData\Intuit\QuickBooks folder.
2. Make sure Windows is set to Display Windows Hidden Files to locate and right-click the QBWUSER.INI file.
3. Select Rename and add .OLD at the end of the file name, followed by saving the file by hitting Enter.

Conclusion

If your QuickBooks Desktop running slow, you can use the steps given in this blog to easily address the issue. If the error persists, you can call us at 1.855.738.2784 to get professional help from our experts.

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