How to successfully UnInstall and Install QuickBooks Desktop?

QuickBooks Clean Install Tool is used to repair the damaged programs of QuickBooks Desktop. Issues can’t be rectified just by re-installing QuickBooks Desktop. You need to Uninstall QuickBooks Desktop for Windows then, rename the installation files and after that re-install the program. This whole process is called Clean Uninstall or Clean Install of QuickBooks.

Note: Make sure that you have the QuickBooks Desktop download file, the installation CD and the license number before uninstalling QuickBooks Desktop.

How to run the QuickBooks Clean Install Tool?

QuickBooks Clean Install Tool involves three processes for the clean install tool QuickBooks. First one is to uninstall QuickBooks, second is to rename the installed folders and the last one is to re-install QuickBooks.

1. Uninstall QuickBooks Desktop

• Firstly, press Windows + R simultaneously to view the RUN command.
• Open the Control Panel and select OK.
• Choose Programs and Features > Programs List > QuickBooks > Uninstall.
• Lastly, you need to follow the instructions.

When you are done with the uninstallation of QuickBooks Desktop, go to the next step that is renaming the installation folder in order to use QuickBooks Clean Install Tool.

2. Rename the Installation Folders

Now, you need to rename the installation folders to use Clean Install Tool QuickBooks. Select Manual rename. You can add “old” at the end of each folder name.

In case, you are unable to access the folders then follow the steps written below:

• Go to the Windows Taskbar and choose Task Manager.
• Select Image name in the processes tab.
• Choose QBDBMgr.Exe, QBCFMontiorService.Exe, Qbw32.exe QBDBMgrN.exe, and then choose End process.
• Select YES when you have the WARNING message.

3. Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop

The last step is to reinstall QuickBooks Desktop. Follow the steps written below respectively to install QuickBooks:

• First of all, download the correct installation file for your QuickBooks version.
• Select Downloads and Updates Page > Download Link for your QuickBooks version.
• Select the Product and Version.
• Choose Download.

NOTE: Before installing QuickBooks Desktop, make sure that your system is appropriate for QuickBooks Desktop.

Steps to Install QuickBooks Desktop

• After downloading QuickBooks Desktop, select Yes to All.
• Choose Next.
• Click on Agree to the Software license agreement.
• Enter the license and product number.
• Select the installation type for your PC that includes the following options:
  1. Express: This option permits the installer to make suggested choices.
  2. Custom & Network: select this option only when you want to use multiple versions of QuickBooks or when you utilize QuickBooks to share the data with other users.
• At last, you need to select the location where you will work on QuickBooks:
  1. Choose a new Install location or to install to the default directory select NEXT.
  2. Select the Install option.
  3. Click on Open QuickBooks and activate it.
  4. Now, you are ready to go.

How to Activate QuickBooks Desktop?

For Windows, you need to undergo the following steps:

• Launch QuickBooks and press F2.
• Check the registration status in the product info Window.
• If the status displays Activated then you may go further.
• If the status is not activated then select OK and shut down Product.
• In the Help menu, select Activate QuickBooks.

For MAC, undergo the following steps:

• Open the QuickBooks menu and choose Register.
• Enter the license and product number and press NEXT.
• Select Register Online.
• Follow the instructions.

The above blog will assist you in installing and uninstalling QuickBooks Desktop in order to run QuickBooks Clean Install Tool. If you are still in any confusion or want more information regarding clean install tool QuickBooks then, immediately contact at our QuickBooks Technical Support Number 1-888-502-0363 (Toll-Free).