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Troubleshooting an 80040408 – Could Not Start QuickBooks Error
Quite often an 80040408 error when using QuickBooks and a 3rd party integrated application is the result of installing/using the two programs under the Windows administrator account on a Windows Vista or 7 computer. Learn how to create a new administrator account and change the original account into a standard user account. Continue reading
QuickBooks 2012 – Basic File Maintenance Before & After You Upgrade
Your QuickBooks file would benefit from some basic file maintenance before and after you upgrade to QuickBooks 2012. Best practices before and after you upgrade. Continue reading
QuickBooks 2012 – Frequently Asked Questions About Upgrading
QuickBooks 2012 Frequently Asked Questions About Upgrading - including Should I/Do I NEED to upgrade? Will my 3rd party add-ons be compatible? Do I need new computers? How does upgrading affect the size of my current file? Continue reading
An IRS Audit and They Want Your QuickBooks File-Best Practices
The IRS wants your QuickBooks company data file as part of an audit, this is new request and will probably begin to grow in popularity as time goes on. Tips & Best Practices for compliance.
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Windows, QuickBooks & 3rd Party Apps – The Struggle Within
You can tell if your computer is caught in up in this struggle if you receive an 80040408 - Could not start QuickBooks error when a 3rd party app tries to access your QuickBooks company data file. Continue reading
QuickBooks 2011 – 10 Tips for a Successful Installation/Upgrade
Installing/Upgrading to QuickBooks 2011, not all versions of QuickBooks 2011 are compatible with Office 2010, install as a Standard User on Windows 7 & Vista, do not install in the same folder as an older version of QuickBooks, check with 3rd party developers for compatibility and update procedures. Continue reading
Windows Vista & 7 Tip – User Accounts
Since Windows Vista was released, we have handled numerous support calls which resulted in an 80040408 - Could not start QuickBooks error. In all cases QuickBooks and our 3rd party applications had been installed under the Administrator account. Continue reading
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Nancy Smyth, Sunburst Software Solutions, Inc.QuickBooks Construction & Payroll Expert
I've been using and supporting QuickBooks products since the early 1990's. I've worked with thousands of contractors, assisting them with QuickBooks setup, Certified Payroll Reporting requirements, AIA Billing and Weighted-Average Overtime.
QuickBooks is a powerful product, but learning how to use it in your construction business can be difficult. I hope you find resources available here to be helpful.
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