Intuit QuickBooks error message 404 is a runtime error that may be fixed by following some effective methods. Here, we have mentioned some of the troubleshooting methods that may help you eliminate the update error 404.
Step 1: Check your Internet Settings
At first, you have to open Internet Explorer and visit www.google.com to check if you have a stable internet connection & speed.
Check your Internet Speed
If the website isn’t reachable, you need to check your internet connection settings to avoid any issues.
If you can access the websites, then open the QuickBooks application and click Internet Connection Setup under the Help menu.
Now, click on Use my Computer’s Internet Connection Settings option under the Internet connection settings.
At last, click on Next> Done.
Step 2: Check the Bandwidth Latency
Check the Bandwidth Latency
Firstly, you have to open any of your frequently opened websites in Internet Explorer.
If there is any lag while opening a URL, you need to refresh the internet settings and try again.
If the prompt “Page Can’t be displayed” or “Connect to the Internet” appears on your screen, then you need to turn off and turn on your wireless router or the internet switch. Then, try to open the URL again.
If you cannot open the URL again, you need to contact your Internet service provider before proceeding to the next step.
After that, restart your computer system and try again.
Lastly, you need to set Internet Explorer as the default browser.
If the above steps haven’t resolved QB Error 404, then you must proceed to the next one.
Step 3: Reconfigure the System Settings Optimum QuickBooks Performance
To begin, you must sign out from the company file and close your QuickBooks.
Then, update your Windows system and restart the computer when prompted.
After that, open Internet Explorer> Tools Menu and select Internet Options.
select Internet Options
Afterward, click on the Advanced option and browse right on the bottom in settings.
You have to check the TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.2 box if you haven’t and then click on OK.
Further, you must close all the programs and save the in-process information.
Further, simultaneously press the Windows + R keys and type MSConfig and click OK.
Type System Configuration
On your System, you have to click on General on the configuration screen.
From the StartUp Selection, click on the Selective Startup option and click OK.
Restart your computer and open QuickBooks and the company files.
Lastly, you must start the process wherever you are getting error 404 when updating QuickBooks.
Step 4: Check your Firewall and Antivirus Settings
Initially, click on the Start icon on your desktop and type Firewall in the search box.
Then, click on Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.
Open Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Check if your Firewall setting has blocked QuickBooks services from accessing the Internet Connection.
Then, you have to remove QuickBooks services from the list of blocked applications.
If it didn’t work for you, open your antivirus application’s firewall and remove any QuickBooks service from the blocked list.
Step 5: Repair and Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop
If you repair 404 error, it may help you fix common application installation faults that may further help remove the QuickBooks online error 404. For that, you may follow Method 5 from the article QuickBooks Error 80029c4a for repairing QuickBooks.
If repairing does not help fix QB error 404, you must try to reinstall the application using the QuickBooks Clean Install Tool.
Step 6: Scan Windows for any Infections
To follow this troubleshooting step, you need an antivirus application that is installed on your Windows system. If an antivirus is installed then, you need to scan your computer for infection removal. You may also download and install a virus and malware removal tool.
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Rachel Gomez