Among several errors that QuickBooks Desktop encounters, some are related to the license verification where for some reason, QuickBooks Desktop can’t verify the license properties and triggers an error. One such error that we are going to discuss in this article is QuickBooks error 3371, which, when strikes, throws an error message that reads, “Could not initialize license properties. [Error: 3371, Status Code -1] QuickBooks could not load the license data. This may be caused by missing or damaged files.” Further in this article, you will find the most prevalent causes and solutions that can prove to be helpful while resolving error 3371 in QuickBooks Desktop.
Users who don’t want to risk their QuickBooks data while resolving the errors on their own can reach QuickBooks support for troubleshooting help and support at 855-856-0042
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These could be the Possible Reasons for the Occurrence of QuickBooks Desktop Error 3371
- The first and the most common reason for the occurrence of error code 3371 is the corruption in the QuickBooks license registration file that can quickly be resolved by running the 3371 fix tool found inside the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- The next possible reason that can trigger such an issue in the QuickBooks Desktop program is the corruption in the QuickBooks Desktop program, which can be resolved by running QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool.
As the reasons are now known, we will move forward and learn how to run the 3371 fix tool and install a diagnostic tool to resolve the error for one and all.
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Top Solutions to Resolve QuickBooks Error Code 3371
Solution 1: Resolve QuickBooks Error 3371 using 3371 Fix Tool
- Go to the official QuickBooks website and download QuickBooks Tool Hub, which we will need later to run the 3371 fix tool.
- Run the installer file and install QuickBooks Tool Hub using the relevant option prompted by the program installer.
- Launch QuickBooks Tool Hub and move to the Program Installation Issues tab.
- Select 3371 Fix Tool and let it automatically repair the QuickBooks Desktop error 3371.
- Relaunch QuickBooks and open the company file to check if error code 3371 is eliminated.
Solution 2: Repair the QuickBooks Desktop Installation using QB Desktop Install Diagnostic Tool
- As you have already installed QuickBooks Tool Hub, relaunch it on your Windows PS.
- Go to the Installation Issues tab again and make your selection for the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool.
3. It might take a few minutes for the Install Diagnostic Tool to repair the damaged QuickBooks Desktop installation so wait patiently.
4. Once the QB Desktop installation is repaired, restart Windows and relaunch QuickBooks Desktop.
5. Perform the same action that triggered error 3371 in the first place and check if repairing the QuickBooks Desktop installation resolves the error.
Hope repairing QB desktop using install diagnostic tool would help you to fix it.
wrapping up
If you still can’t get rid of QuickBooks error 3371, there must be some unknown glitch in your QuickBooks Desktop program or Windows operating system that needs to be resolved. Dial 855-856-0042 and get in touch with the QuickBooks support team so that one of the support experts can analyze the issue at your end to give you permanent relief from error 3371.
