How to Fix QuickBooks Error 404?

Facing Error 404 while using the QuickBooks Desktop application? Well, you are not the only one who is facing this error code 404. We have received many queries about this error, so we are here with the proper knowledge. In this blog, we will take you all the information about the QuickBooks error 404, along with the solutions you can follow to resolve the error. So, stay tuned and read this blog post till the end.

What is QuickBooks Error Code 404?

QuickBooks Update Error 404 is one of the most common QuickBooks errors that users are facing today. This error usually occurs when the users are trying to open a web page that could not be loaded or found on the server. This error can also be seen at the time when the users are trying to update the QuickBooks desktop application.
Before we directly jump on to the solutions to resolve the error, we need to understand why this error occurs.

Why Does QuickBooks Error Code 404 Arise?

We cannot list a single reason you will be facing the QuickBooks error code 404, and there can be multiple reasons you have faced this error. So, let’s have a look at the possible reasons due to the QuickBooks error code 404 may arise on your system.

• Weak or unstable internet connection.
• When the QuickBooks files cannot be downloaded properly.
• Your PC is infected by viruses or malware.
• When you have installed the wrong program updates.
• The QuickBooks files are deleted by mistake.

How to Identify QuickBooks Error Code 404?

If your QuickBooks desktop is facing the error code 404, you can see the below-listed symptom points.

• The webpage cannot be loaded or found.
• QuickBooks error code 404 pop-up display message occurs.
• QuickBooks page 404 is missing or does not found.
• If your PC is frequently hanging.
• Not able to update QuickBooks.

How to Solve QuickBooks Error Code 404?

So, let’s look at the possible solutions you can follow to resolve the QuickBooks error code 404.

Method 1: Verify the Internet Connection Strength and Speed

First, we strongly recommend you check the internet speed. If there is an internet issue, you might face the QuickBooks error 404. So, here are the steps that you can follow to check the internet connectivity and its speed.

• First, open a compatible web browser on your PC.
• Afterward, on the search box, type “Internet Speed Test” and tap the “Enter” button.
• Now, open any of the top websites on the result page.
• Then, click on the “Go” option on the website’s home page.
• Now, the speed test of the connected internet connection will start.

Once the speed test ends, then it will show you the exact internet speed. If you find the speed slows, try using another internet connection and perform the same task again in which you face the QuickBooks Error code 404.

If the error persists, then jump on to the next method.

Method 2: Examine and Change the System Settings

So, below listed are the steps that you can follow to reconfigure the system settings.

• First, sign out from the company’s file and close the QuickBooks desktop application.
• Now, check for the available windows update, and if it’s available, then download it.
• Once the windows update is downloaded, then restart your PC.
• Next, open the Windows Explorer web browser.
• Thereon, go to the Tools menu and select the “Internet” options.
• After that, click on the “Advanced” tab option.
• Thereon, browse on the settings pane.
• Now, checkmark the TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.2 options.

• After that, close all the programs and save all the updated information and changes.
• After this, launch the windows run command by pressing the “Windows + R” keys together.
• Later, type “MSConfig” in the search field and hit the enter button.
• Now, click on the “General” tab option and scroll down to the “Selective Startup” option.
• At last, click on the “OK” option to end the process.

After performing the above steps, restart your PC and perform the same task again in which you face the QuickBooks error 404 and check if this method has helped you to resolve the error or not.

Method 3: Add Intuit as the Trusted Website

By adding the Intuit website as the trusted site, you can resolve the basic errors of QuickBooks related to the server, security, and permission settings. So, here are the steps that you can follow to add Intuit as a trusted website.

• Run the Internet Explorer browser, and click on the “Tools” option.
• Under the drop-down list, click on the “Internet” options.
• Now, a new pop-up window will be open on your screen.
• There, click on the “Security” tab, and under that section, click on the “Trusted Sites” option.
• After this, under the trusted sites insert box, type “*intuit.com” and “*quickbooks.com” as the trusted sites.
• Next, click on the “Close” option, followed by the “OK” option.
• After that, log out from your company’s file and QuickBooks, and re-login again.
• At last, open the QuickBooks and the company’s file and check for the presence of the QuickBooks error code 404.

Method 4: Repairing and Updating the QuickBooks Desktop Application

Repairing and updating the QuickBooks desktop to the latest version can be a solution for solving the QuickBooks error 404. Below are the steps you can follow to update and repair the QuickBooks desktop application.

Updating QuickBooks:

• Launch the QuickBooks desktop application.
• Now, on the home page of QuickBooks, click on the “Help” menu option.
• Next, under the drop down list, click on the “Update QuickBooks Desktop” option.
• Thereon, download the latest available updates of QuickBooks.
• Once the updating process, then closes the QuickBooks application.

Repairing QuickBooks:

• First, open the windows run command by pressing the “Windows + R” keys simultaneously.
• Now, in the insert field, type “Appwiz.cpl” and click on the “OK” option.
• After that, under the list of the installed applications, click on the “QuickBooks Software” application.
• There, click on the “repair” option

You have successfully repaired and updated the QuickBooks desktop application. Now, try to perform the same steps again in which you initially faced the QuickBooks error 404. After performing all the above steps, the QuickBooks error 404 will be resolved.

Conclusion:

In this blog, we have listed the possible reasons why the QuickBooks error 404 arises, along with the methods you can follow to resolve the error. If you have resolved the error by following the methods, then we have accomplished our goal. In case you face any challenge or issue while performing the above task, then feel free to reach out to us through the chat box, or you can mail us your query at (info@getcontacthelp.com). You can also speak to our representative at +1-855-357-4404. Our team will be happy to assist you.

That’s all with the QuickBooks Error 404. We will see you soon with another informative blog.