QuickBooks Error 3371 is triggered while activating QuickBooks in a new system or opening QuickBooks Desktop after reinstalling. The error message “Could not initialize license properties” appears on your Windows screen. The error might get triggered due to a missing or damaged file or outdated Windows. You can fix the error by repairing the damaged file. Although, you need to make sure your Windows is updated before you install the QuickBooks Desktop on your computer. The solutions and the causes of QuickBooks Error 3371 are given below in this article. Continue reading the article till the end to know the solution that best suits your situation.
If you are facing difficulty troubleshooting the error and need technical assistance, dial 844-888-4666 to get help from a QuickBooks Professional.
How to Fix Error 3371 in QuickBooks
Note: you need to download QuickBooks Tool Hub to run the 3371 Error Fix tool.
Run 3371 Error Fix
QuickBooks has a specific tool designed for the error 3371, which fixes any issues that are causing the error to get triggered. Follow the steps given below to run the 3371 error fix tool:
1. Open QuickBooks Tool Hub.
2. Click the Installation Issues tab.
3. Then, select the 3371 Error Fix tool and click the OK button.
4. Finally, open QuickBooks, and then open the data file.
Run Clean Install Tool
In some cases, the error may get triggered due to a damaged installation file. Reinstalling QuickBooks after running the clean install tool might fix the error. The steps to run the clean install tool are given below:
1. First, make sure you have uninstalled QuickBooks, then open the QuickBooks Tool Hub application.
2. From the left pane, choose the Installation Issues tab.
3. Under Fix My installation issues, click the Clean Install Tool then, select the OK button.
4. Choose your QuickBooks version and product version, and then click the continue button.
5. You will see the message Please install your copy of QuickBooks to the default location, click OK.
Conclusion:
The information given above in this article describes the solutions of the error with the causes. Clean install tool and 3371 error fix tool are the two most effective solutions mentioned in this article. However, if the solutions given above didn’t help fix the error, it might be possible that some installation issues triggered the error. You can run the install diagnostic tool to fix issues with the installation files. If the error is still not fixed, dial 844-888-4666 and get help from a QuickBooks Professional immediately.