How to Fix QuickBooks Error 179?

What is QuickBooks Error 179?

QuickBooks Error 179 is a bank error that may block your path to tracking business banking statements and all other related functions. It occurs when users are trying to access their bank accounts through QuickBooks and are unable to access their account data. The user has to reconnect the bank account with QuickBooks again to fix this error immediately.

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Undoubtedly, QuickBooks provides a variety of advanced features and functions, as well as the ability to assist users with account management. However, users may have a few technical difficulties while utilizing this software at some point in the future. When attempting to enter a bank’s website via computer,

QuickBooks Error 179 or Bank Error 179 is one of the most common errors. Your bank will not allow you to download data after receiving error 179. In short, QuickBooks’ operation is hampered by this inaccuracy. As a result, it’s critical to get rid of this problem code as soon as possible and to use QuickBooks regularly. Don’t worry! This article covers all the possible ways to get rid of this banking error 179 with ease including other important details about the same.

What is QuickBooks Error 179?

QuickBooks is accounting software that is utilized for better efficiency of the account and finance management. QuickBooks error 179 is one of such errors which we might face on our QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks Online.

This error generally occurs while accessing your bank’s website. Once you log in and this error pops up, you are locked in the bank’s website and are unable to download any data. However, there are some quick solutions available to this problem and we are going to discuss them in this article.

About QuickBooks Error 179

Error Code:	Error Code 179
Error Description:	QuickBooks Error 179 is thrown when users are trying to access their bank accounts through QuickBooks and are unable to access their account data.
Developer:	Intuit Inc.
Software:	QuickBooks
Applies to:	Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8
Cause:	Missing data from the lists, i.e. Names., Error in the company file.
Symptoms:	The organisation files damaged, missing or corrupted., Quickbooks not responding to your commands or automatically shifting to freeze mode.
Solution:	Update Your Bank Account in QuickBooks, Repair Windows Registry

Causes of QuickBooks Error 179

The reasons could range widely. A few of them are mentioned below:

• When there are anomalies in the reports, i.e. Negative values in the reports or the bills.
• Missing data from the lists, i.e. Names.
• The reappearance of the deposited payments.
• Missing transactions.
• Error in the company file.
• Incomplete balance sheet.
• Bad network connection in your system 
• Computer infected with a virus attack
• Forgotten to log out of your last session 
• Cache issue with your Internet Browser 
• Multiple logins from more than one device 
• Wrong credentials which you have used while logging in 
• The balance sheet are not showing all accounts 
• The issue with the company file, and more.

Symptoms of Quickbooks Error 179

Please match the given below conditions with the problems you’re facing while operating the system. If your problems are similar to those mentioned, then you must follow the solution given in this article.

• The organization files are damaged, missing, or corrupted.
• Quickbooks not responding properly & taking more time than usual to respond.
• Quickbooks not responding to your commands or automatically shifting to freeze mode.
• In your software applications list, there are missing important details.
• When your working computer starts showing hints of hang
• When the application starts inputting null values whenever you are in operation
• When your windows get corrupted suddenly

Important Pointers Must Be Taken into Consideration

• Make sure you’re not logged in to your bank from another device, such as your phone or tablet, before proceeding with the troubleshooting steps below.
• Before reconnecting the account, make sure you choose the correct bank in QuickBooks online.
• Check your internet connection to confirm that QuickBooks can connect to the banking server and reconnect your account.

The process to Fix QuickBooks Error 179

Before getting started with the error resolution, you need to ensure that you are not logged into your bank’s website and you have a stable Internet connection. Once you are done, follow the below-described methods to troubleshoot QuickBooks error 179. Let’s get started.

• Use the File Doctor Tool
• Log Out from Online Banking Account
• Clear Your Browsing History
• Update Your Bank Account in QuickBooks
• Repair Windows Registry
• If nothing works in your case make sure to switch your current QuickBooks version to the latest release.

Solution 1: Use The File Doctor Tool

You all are required to make use of the File Doctor Tool if you want to get rid of QuickBooks Online Banking error 179. Here’s how;

To get rid of the error code 179, you can use the File Doctor as it plays an important role in resolving company file and network-related issues. Here’s is the process to use this tool:

• First, close your QuickBooks
• Next, you need to download and install the QB Tool Hub
• After that, install it by following the on-screen instructions and agreeing to the terms and conditions
• To open the tool hub, double-click the icon on your Windows desktop
• Select the Company File Issues from the tool hub
• Select Run QuickBooks File Doctor from the drop-down menu
• Select your company file from the drop-down option within the QuickBooks File Doctor
• In case, if you can’t find your file then go to Browse and look for it
• Once you found it, click Continue followed by selecting the “Check your file”
• At last, select “Next” after entering your QuickBooks admin password.

Important Note: Make a backup of your company file as well. So that, you'll be able to restore your data if something goes wrong.

If the error persists, then move to advanced solutions

Solution 2: Log Out from Online Banking Account

For fixing the QuickBooks error 179, It is suggested to log out from your online banking account. To do so, perform the following steps on your own;

To Log Out from your Online Banking Account, You need to follow mentioned below steps:

• First, you have to sign out from your bank’s website if it is open in the other window.
• Check that no one else has signed in using the same credentials. If that’s the case, make sure that they have signed out as well.
• Once you have ensured that everyone is signed out, sign back in with administrative rights using your computer.

Solution 3: Clear Your Browsing History

Do clear your browsing history helps you to repair QuickBooks online banking error 179. Below are the steps you need to implement on; 

For Firefox

• Navigate to the Menu tab of Firefox and tap on the History Option.
• Next, press the Clear Recent History tab and it will open a pop-up window with the time Range.
• To clear the entire Cache and junk files, make sure you set it to everything.
• Ensure to checkmark cache from the drop-down arrow button next to Details.
• In the end, click on Clear Now and then close the Firefox.

For Internet Explorer

• Initially, open the Internet Explorer and then tap on the Gear icon.
• Here, select the tools button and point to Safety.
• When it is done, choose the Delete Browsing History option.
• Don’t forget to unmark the checkbox adjacent to Preserve Favorites Website Data.
• Afterward, keep a check on the temporary Internet Files then click on Delete and press the OK tab.

Solution 4: Update Your Bank Account in QuickBooks

The users need to upgrade their bank account in QuickBooks if they want to repair QuickBooks error 179 in the least possible time. All the steps are as follows;

This one involves going through your QuickBooks software. Please follow the steps carefully:

• Go to the Tools option in your QuickBooks Desktop.
• From Tools, go to the Online Centre.
• From here, select the Financial Institution and click on the desirable option.
• Now press and hold the CTRL+F3 Key.
• Now go back to the top of the Online Centre and click on Contact Info.
• Once you refresh your Financial Institution.
• The profile information will appear under the ‘Needs Updating’ option.
• Click OK> Update/Send.
• If it asks you to fill in the password, do it and click Update.
• Now, try to update your accounts one more time.
• The problem is resolved.

Solution 5: Repair Windows Registry

Reconstitute the corrupted windows registry is important to avoid QuickBooks Online Banking Error 179. Check out the steps to proceed ahead.

To Repair Windows Registry, You need to follow mentioned below steps:

• Type Command in the search option of the start button, hold ctrl+shift, and hit
• A black box will appear, type ‘Regedit’ and press the enter button.
• Select the Error 179 related key.
• Go to the File menu and choose
• Select the folder you want to save the file into.
• Give the file a new name.
• Select .reg file extension hit
• Once you have made the backup of your QuickBooks registry, check the problem is gone.

Solution 6: Verify the Banking Login Credentials

QuickBooks error 179 can be resolved if you carefully verify the banking login credentials on your end. Let’s discuss how; 

1. First, open your internet browser and then navigate to the bank’s online login page.
2. If prompted, enter the login details and then tap on sign-in/login.
3. Once you are able to successfully log in to your account then you need to proceed to update your login credentials.
4. You would have to reset the password in case you get a message that your login details are incorrect.

Technique 7: Delete Multiple Browser logins 

If you have several instances of browser logins then immediately delete them in order to rectify QuickBooks error 179. Here is the step-by-step guide for you; 

1. To begin with, sign out of your bank account if it is logged in on any browser.
2. You also need to make that your bank account is not logged in by any other user when you are going to sign in. if someone is using your bank credentials to access your account, you must ask that person to sign out from the bank’s website immediately. 
3. Lastly, sign in to your bank account to check if the QuickBooks error 179 is fixed or not. 

Note: If QuickBooks error 179 still persists even after following all the above steps then it is recommended to wait for at least 20 minutes before you reconnect your account again. In the meantime, you can try updating your transactions and bank feeds by downloading the bank feeds from the banking website. After that upload them manually in QuickBooks.

Technique 8: Update the Bank login details in QuickBooks 

Don’t forget to update your bank login credentials whenever it is required. As if you use outdated bank details for a long time then it may lose its confidentiality. So, go through the steps that are jotted below; 

• The very first step is to open the QuickBooks online application and then choose the Banking option from the left side banking panel.
• After that, tap on the Edit icon once you have detected the account that is giving out the QuickBooks error 179.
• Next, you need to select the edit sign-in info and then enter the current login credentials of your online banking. 
• At last, click on update and try to reconnect the account once again.

Your QuickBooks Error 179 should be resolved by following the solutions given above. In case, you face any difficulty while operating, or you need some further assistance, you can contact our QuickBooks Technical Support Team. We are a third-party QuickBooks support agency.

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