Eliminating QuickBooks Web Connector Error QBWC1085

QuickBooks web connector is a Windows application created by Microsoft to enable data sharing by establishing a connection between QuickBooks Desktop and other online applications. This utility integrates with any QuickBooks Desktop application that uses QB POS SDK or QuickBooks SDK feature. But sometimes, an issue can occur while using this tool which can lead to QuickBooks web connector error. There can be many reasons why you are getting QuickBooks web connector error QBWC1085, and a few solutions to fix it reliably.

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What are the Common Triggers for QuickBooks Web Connector Error Code QBWC1085?

QuickBooks error messages QBWC1085 can occur due to the following possible reasons –

• The QBWCLOG.TXT file might not be running correctly, or might be damaged.
• You are unable to access the QBWCLOG.TXT file of the web connector in QuickBooks.
• QuickBooks web connector components might be damaged or corrupted, leading to connection issues.
• Your QuickBooks application is unable to write the web connector log file.
• You haven’t connected to 3rd party programs with QuickBooks before connecting to the QBWC tool.

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Effective Ways to Address QBWC1085 Error with the Log File

The problem with the log file error QBWC1085 can be resolved with the following steps –

Step 1 – Delete the Web Connector from the File Manager and Re-Download it

You can eliminate QB enterprise 10 error QBWC1085 by deleting and re-installing the utility in the following manner –

• Log in as a Windows admin and go to the Windows File Manager to access the C drive.
• Navigate to the Program Data folder, and from the Microsoft folder, search for Programs and select Startup.
• Find the QuickBooks Web Connector file and right-click on it to select Delete.
• Once done, restart Windows and try using the QuickBooks Online application again, followed by re-installing the web connector.
• Run the Msconfig command from the Run window to go to the Startup tab and re-activate the web connector.

If the issue remains unresolved, follow the next troubleshooting step to fix the web connector error.

Step 2 – Fix the QWCLOG.TXT File by Modifying the File Name

A corrupted QWCLOG.TXT file can lead to issues with the web connector utility. To address this, you can rename the file to fix the damage in the following manner –

• From the Task Bar, find and right-click the small QuickBooks Web Connector icon and select Exit.
• Open the Windows File Manager and go to the C drive to navigate to the QBWebConnector Log folder.
• Right-click the QBCLOG.TXT file and select Rename to add OLD at the end of the file name before the file extension.
• Hit Enter and restart the web connector application to see if the error is rectified. 

Conclusion

QuickBooks web connector error QBWC1085 can be easily eradicated by following the solutions given in this article. If the error persists, you can reach out to us for professional assistance by dialing 1.855.738.2784. 

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