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Kim Watson

QuickBooks Error 3371 and the techniques to correct it

QuickBooks is a competent accounting application used worldwide by many small businesses. It assists in all the essential day-to-day tasks of a company by managing the accounts, keeping the sales records and employee funds, etc. But as all good things have flaws, QuickBooks also face errors and issues. QuickBooks Error 3371 is an error many users face, and we are here to help you with it.

This blog shall explain the causes and solutions to fix QuickBooks Error 3371. Read until the end to permanently resolve the error or contact us at 1.855.738.2784 for more help.

You will see a prompt like this when you encounter this error.

"Could not initialize license properties. [Error 3371, Status Code -11118] QuickBooks could not load the license data. This may be caused by missing or damaged files."

Primary causes of QuickBooks Error 3371

  • One of the main reasons QuickBooks Error 3371 occurs is due to missing or damaged files.
  • If the file containing license properties, file named entitlementDataStore.ECML, is corrupted or incorrect.
  • Improper shutdown of the system, while QuickBooks is running in the background, may hinder the syncing process of QuickBooks causing this error.
  • Also, if you use WebConnect with QuickBooks Enterprise on the Right networks, you can face this error when you open a file before saving it. Next, you have to save the file before you import the .QBO file.

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Technique to resolve QuickBooks Error 3371:

Follow the steps mentioned below.

Solution: In the QuickBooks Tool Hub, Run the QuickBooks Error 3371 fix

Step 1: Properly download and install QuickBooks Tool Hub

QuickBooks Tool Hub is a tool to fix common errors. Intuit recommends you use Windows 10, 64-bit, for best results.

  • Close QuickBooks by clicking on the x in the top right corner.
  • Download the new updated version of QuickBooks Tool Hub. Please save the file at a location on your computer where it would be easy to find later on.
  • Open the recently downloaded file that is named QuickBooksToolHub.exe.
  • Agree to the Terms & Conditions and install QuickBooks Tool Hub.
  • After installation, a new icon will appear on your desktop; double-click that icon.

Step 2: Run the QuickBooks Error 3371 through the QuickBooks tool hub to fix it

  • Open QuickBooks Tool Hub and choose Installation Issues.
  • Choose the option of3371 Error Fix, then click on OK.
  • Open QuickBooks Desktop and access the file you received in the 3371 Error.

*One other way would be to re-install QuickBooks Desktop.

Until now, this blog has taught you the primary causes of QuickBooks Error 3371, which mainly occurs due to missing or damaged files. This blog has also provided solutions using QuickBooks Tool Hub and correcting the installation of QuickBooks. In case the error is still not resolved, you can try to perform the installation in Safe Mode where no other third-party app will be able to interfere with the installation of QuickBooks Desktop.

Suppose you are still facing QuickBooks Error 3371 while accessing QuickBooks Desktop. Our experts are glad to help you, so that you can resolve your issue securely. Dial 1.855.738.2784.

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