QuickBooks Error 80029c4a | Here’s a Quick Method to Fix

Like other Windows applications, QuickBooks Desktop also encounters errors occasionally, and one of the most annoying errors that users encounter is the QuickBooks error 80029c4a that appears while launching the QuickBooks Desktop app on Windows. This error won’t allow the user to access the application and gives an error message “Problem: There was an unexpected error reported when trying to run QuickBooks with company file “. When users click the OK button inside the error popup window, another error popup window appears on the screen with an error message, “QuickBooks couldn’t load a system component. Restarting your computer might solve the problem. Error type: 80029c4a – Can’t load dynamic link library (DLL)”.

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What Causes Error 80029c4a in QuickBooks:

1. A corrupt file in the QuickBooks installation directory can cause this error.
2. Improper or fault in the installation of the QB Desktop application.
3. Corrupt windows operating system files or faults in the Windows registry are also some of the error-causing factors.
4. A Windows security application has deleted some of the QuickBooks installation files from Windows.

Steps to Fix Something’s not Right – Error 80029c4a

With the release of the latest updates of QuickBooks Desktop 2016, 2017, and 2018 this error has already been removed from the application. In case if you are still facing this error even after getting the latest updates then first try to restart your Windows computer as most of the time this will resolve the issue but if it didn’t help then follow the further troubleshooting steps mentioned below in the article:

Troubleshooting Step 1: Perform an Update of your Antivirus Program

1. Open your antivirus program installed on your Windows system and under the setting find and select the option to update its virus definition.

(NOTE): As every antivirus program has a unique interface it is not possible to list a single method to find the update setting of every antivirus program. You need to manually find out the update settings of your antivirus program to perform this troubleshooting step, in case if you find it challenging to find the update settings you can call our direct support number 1.800.579.0391 for help.

Troubleshooting Step 2: Check your Antivirus Program’s Quarantine Folder

Antivirus applications when identify an app or service as a threat to Windows security, it moves it to the quarantine folder where it can not run or function on the operating system. When this happens with QuickBooks errors like 80029c4a are triggered. Follow the below instructions and remove any QuickBooks-related process or service from the quarantine folder to resolve the error.

1. From your antivirus dashboard, navigate to the quarantine folder.
2. Look for any files that have been quarantined from the QuickBooks installation directory.
3. Delete any QuickBooks files and restart the QuickBooks Desktop application.

Troubleshooting Step 3: Reboot your computer using the Reboot.bat file

Reboot.bat file is a batch file that refreshes QuickBooks program files and helps resolve several errors in the program.

1. Open the QuickBooks installation folder on your computer.
2. Find and right-click Reboot.bat file and select Run as Administrator.
3. Once Reboot.bat registers all the files in the Windows directory, restart your Windows and open the QuickBooks Desktop application.

Troubleshooting Step 4: Repair QuickBooks Desktop application on Windows

Damage in the QuickBooks Desktop application is an obvious reason for getting errors and issues. Repairing the application not only helps rectify errors but also to avail the maximum performance of the QuickBooks Desktop application.

1. On your keyboard press and hold the Windows Start key, and hit the letter R key at the same time to open the Run window.
2. In the Run window, text box type Control Panel and press Enter on the keyboard.
3. Click Programs and Features and select QuickBooks from the program installation list.
4. Now select Uninstall / Change then click Next and select Repair.
5. Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the repair process.
6. Once the repair process completes, restart your windows and open the QuickBooks application.

Troubleshooting Step 5: Reinstall QuickBooks using Clean Install Tool

When no troubleshooting help resolves any issues in QuickBooks the only option left is to completely reinstall the application. Follow the instructions below and install a fresh copy of your QuickBooks Desktop application to rectify the issue.

1. Download and install the most recent version of QuickBooks Tool Hub.
2. You can visit the QuickBooks Tool Hub download page by clicking the QuickBooks Tool Hub option under the Help tab.
3. Install the app by running the installer file and open it using the shortcut icon on the desktop.
4. Go to the Installation Issues tab and select QuickBooks Clean Install Tool.
5. Follow the on-screen prompts and remove QuickBooks Desktop from your system and download re-download the setup file for a fresh installation.
6. Activate the QuickBooks installation using the license registration information and check if this resolves the error 80029c4a.

Download and install the QuickBooks Clean Install tool to get a fresh installation of QuickBooks on Windows. After the installation double-click the Clean Install tool icon on your desktop and follow the instructions on your screen. Make sure to take a backup of your company file before performing this step.

Hope this Troubleshooting will Help you Resolve the Error 80029c4a in QuickBooks

There are instances where even after following all the troubleshooting this error persists and in such cases, we might need to take a more in-depth look at the issue. Call our Support Number 1.800.579.0391 and get connected with one of our certified experts who will quickly rectify the QuickBooks Error 80029c4a for you.