Effective Methods to Eliminate QuickBooks Error 3371 [Status Code 11118]

Whenever a QuickBooks user comes up with the QuickBooks error 3371 [Status Code 11118], a warning message pops up saying that “Could not initialize license properties. Error 3371 : QuickBooks could not load the license data. This may be caused by missing or damaged files”. Such a problem arises when you activate or access your QuickBooks Desktop. As there can be multiple reasons behind the error, we have enlisted the most relevant troubleshooting methods to get rid of the problem instantaneously. To know them in detail along with the causes, go through our informative blog till the end.

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Why does Error Code 3371 in QuickBooks Triggers?

The following are a couple of reasons due to which you incur the problem-

• There has been severe damage to your QuickBooks program files.
• The installation files have been missing from the QuickBooks installation directory.
• QBRegistration.dat file deleted or become unreadable and it is responsible for keeping license-related information.
• Security application AVG, Norton antivirus.
• Damage in MSXML and it is essential to interact with Microsoft core essential XML service.

Read further to help yourself with troubleshooting the error code 3371 in QB completely.

Solutions to Get Through the QuickBooks Desktop Error 3371?

Here in this part of the article, you will find a couple of courses of action to eliminate, Error 3371 from your QuickBooks desktop swiftly-

SOLUTION 1: Use 3371 Error Fix Tool After Downloading and Installing the QuickBooks Tool Hub

• You must download the current version of QuickBooks Tool Hub and save the ‘QuickBooksToolHub.exe’ file to an easily accessible location.
• Run the downloaded file to install the application.
• Begin the installation process by moving forward with the on-screen instructions and agreeing to the terms and conditions.
• Once done, go to the Windows desktop to open the Tool Hub.
• Select the ‘Installation Issues’ menu and click on the ‘3371 Error Fix’ tool.
• Click ‘OK’ and run your QuickBooks Desktop.

SOLUTION 2: Download and Install QuickBooks Tool Hub to Run the Clean Install Tool

Make sure before performing the following steps, note down your QuickBooks Product Year, Version, and License Number. Additionally, back up your company file.

• At first, remove your QuickBooks Desktop.
• Go to the ‘Control Panel’ window from the Windows ‘Start’ section.
• You require to install the QuickBooks Tool Hub on your Desktop now.
• After you have installed it, select the ‘Installation Issues’ menu and click ‘Clean Install Tool’.
• Hit ‘OK’ and choose your QuickBooks version and the license number.
• Tap ‘Continue’, and after that, when a message appears on the screen, “Please install your copy of QuickBooks to the default location’, hit ‘OK’.
• Finally, re-install your QuickBooks.

We believe you must have been able to resolve the QuickBooks error 3371 successfully. The troubleshooting methods given in this article have been experimented with by our experts and have proven to be effective. If the problem still persists, we suggest immediately contacting one of our experienced professionals for help through our Toll-Free 855-856-0042.