Understanding and Troubleshooting QuickBooks error 179

 QuickBooks comes as a comprehensive tool to handle all the accounting, bookkeeping, and managerial aspects of a company. An important aspect related to accounting and bookkeeping is the connection with the banks. Users need to connect their QuickBooks to bank accounts for a variety of reasons. QuickBooks error 179 may occur while trying to access your bank account through QuickBooks and it will restrict access. Through this article, we will discuss the reasons causing QuickBooks error 179 and the methods to troubleshoot it.

If you are facing QuickBooks error or any issues regarding QuickBooks then, contact us at our +1 800-417-5147

What is QuickBooks error code 179

QuickBooks error code 179 appears when a user tries to reach their bank account through QuickBooks. If the QuickBooks fails to authorize the login then it will show this error and would stop you from accessing your bank account. This prevents users from downloading the transaction details to complete the reconciliation of bank accounts. This error obstructs your work so it needs to be resolved as soon as possible.

Read more :- QuickBooks error the file exists



Reasons causing QuickBooks Online error 179

There is a multitude of reasons that can cause QuickBooks Online error 179, we need to know the specific reason so that we can troubleshoot the error wisely. The reasons for the error are as follows:

1. A problem in reports such as an entry posted with negative values.

2. Missing names from the lists.

3. An error in the Company File.

4. A virus or malware interfering with QuickBooks and damaging the files.

5. A network connection issue.

Key-points to avoid QuickBooks error 179

Some key points can help to avoid QuickBooks error 179.

1. Keep your QuickBooks and associated applications updated.

2. Log out of your bank’s website and delete your Browsing history and caches.

How to resolve QuickBooks Desktop error 179

There are various methods to resolve the error if the above points don’t work depending on the reason causing the error. Some methods are as follows:

1. Update your Bank in QuickBooks. Go to the ‘Online Center’ in QuickBooks and then to the ‘Financial Institution’ section. Once you update the bank details, come back again and then you will be prompted to update QuickBooks. Click on the Update/Send option. Enter your login credentials and complete the process.

2. Try to repair the Windows Registry by going to the command box and type “Regedit”. Now you have to select the error 179 related key. Copy the key information and save it in a file and name it with the extension (.reg).

You should be able to resolve QuickBooks error 179 through these methods. Contact us at our +1 800-417-5147 if you need an expert’s assistance.

Read more :- QuickBooks error 15222

Comments