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QuickBooks Payroll Runtime Error

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About QuickBooks Payroll Runtime Error

Error Name:Payroll Runtime ErrorDeveloper:Intuit Inc.
Error Description:Memory couldn’t be read – The program terminated in an unusual way – Contact Support.Software:QuickBooks
Cause:The company file is either damaged or corrupted, The QBW.INI file is corrupted or damaged.Applies to:Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8
Symptoms:QuickBooks Desktop won’t respond or work, Windows operating system got frezon.Possible Solution:Run QuickBooks Accounting Software Without Company File, Rename The File – QBW.Ini.

QuickBooks Payroll Runtime Error can occur anytime when the user is working on QuickBooks Payroll or the software. The error code that reflects in the pop-up is “QBW32.exe.” The message you may see is “Memory couldn’t be read – The program terminated in an unusual way – Contact Support.” Sometimes its would turn into QuickBooks Payroll Unrecoverable Error which need special inspection & troubleshooting .

Reason Behind Run Time Error QB Payroll

These are the following reasons due to which error appears:

  • The company file is either damaged or corrupted
  • QuickBooks is working only in Windows Compatibility mode. Not normally.
  • The QBW.INI file is corrupted or damaged.
  • Data compatibility issue while Transferring QuickBooks Payroll To New PC .
An important point to be noted: Rebuild QuickBooks Data or verify QuickBooks Utility if you see data corruption as a reason behind the error.

Steps To Fix Run-Time Error Message Intuit Payroll

These are the steps you need to follow to fix QuickBooks Library Runtime Error:

First of all, check whether your QuickBooks is opening easily or not. If it isn’t, follow the mentioned below steps:

1. First Method: Run QuickBooks Accounting Software without Company File

  • There must be C++ related errors. To run QB applications, you need to solve these errors.
  • Now, first of all, check QBW.exe isn’t running alone or with other programs at the back.
  • Now, press ‘Ctrl + Alt + Delete’ altogether and then go to the Processes tab.
  • If you see any process with the name – QBW.exe, you need to end the task. Right-click on it and click on End Task.
  • Select Yes to confirm and the process will discontinue.
  • Now, press and hold the CTRL key and then right-click on the QuickBooks icon.
  • Select Open. The software will open and no company file will open in it.
  • Check if you are getting the same error or the error has been resolved.

2. Second Method: Close all the Windows and then open QuickBooks Payroll and the Accounting Software

  • First of all, follow the above-mentioned steps to close QBW.exe file.
  • Once the file is closed, double-click on QB icon to open it and then long-press the ALT key in the No Company Windows.
  • After you have closed the QBW file, double-click the QuickBooks icon, (as before) and press and hold the ‘Alt’ key from the ‘NO COMPANY’ window and then open the Company File.
  • If the run-time error is still there in your QuickBooks, rename the file QBW.ini

3. Third Method: Rename the file – QBW.ini

Make sure your system setting displays all hidden files of Windows. You can find QBW.ini files in Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Intuit\QuickBooks [Version] where [Version] is the version of your QuickBooks Desktop.

Windows 7, Windows Vista: C:\Program Data\Intuit\QuickBooks [Version] Folder where [Version] represents the version of QuickBooks Desktop software.

Windows 7, Windows Vista: C:\Program Data\Intuit\QuickBooks [Version] Folder where [Version] represents the version of QuickBooks Desktop software.

  • You can either open the Windows Search Tool to locate QBW.ini
  • To rename the file, right-click on it and then click on Rename
  • In actual, you need to change the extension of the file. Instead of .ini, add .old file extension.
  • Close all the windows and then open QuickBooks. Check if the software is running or it still shows the error.
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FAQs

  1. What causes Runtime errors in Windows 10?

    This error could likewise be because of a degenerate, flawed, or infection tainted outsider application or programming running into your framework. You have to run a perfect boot on your framework, which lets you distinguish which application/programming or a program is causing this error. It is like Windows Safe mode.

  2. How would I enter payroll time in QuickBooks?

    💠Enter Hours in Timesheets and open the Timesheets tab
    💠Now, you have to choose the payroll interval wanted
    💠Enter the accompanying data required such as  Date Start Time 
    💠In any case, if pertinent, enter hours for excursion pay or potentially debilitated compensation.
    💠Audit your timesheet
    💠When your timesheet is prepared for your boss’ endorsement, click on Turn In to finish the cycle

  3. How to fix payroll errors in QuickBooks Desktop?

    💠Click on the Employees and then go to the Payroll Center. 
    💠Hit the next click on the Start Unscheduled Payroll
    💠Set the Pay Period Ends and Check Date fields
    💠Pick the worker that was come up short on
    💠Select the Handwrite and Assign check numbers radio and enter the number
    💠Click and Open Paycheck Detail


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