Status code 11118 of QuickBooks error 3371 can be mentioned in QuickBooks when trying to run the software after a system
reconfiguration; usually after cloning a hard drive. QuickBooks Desktop fails to sync license properties every time
QuickBooks is opened and the screen displays “Error 3371, status code 11118”.
when the QuickBooks entitlementDataStore.ecml system file, which contains QuickBooks Desktop license properties, is
corrupted.
Among other things, QuickBooks error code 3371 is a specific QuickBooks Enterprise error, and when it occurs, the message
“Unable to initialize license properties” is displayed. Randomly, if your license information is damaged, corrupted, or
missing, you may encounter QuickBooks QuickBooks error code 3371.
Installation files often contain license data stored on the hard drive, and it is important to get such errors if this file
is corrupted. Intuit, the developer of QuickBooks, has mandated that we store licenses on your hard drive, and if you accidentally lose your information, your license file or data is corrupted, lost, or corrupted, you are likely to encounter this type of mistake.
6 Methods to Resolve
QuickBooks error code 3371 can be easily tackled by carrying out a few simple methods. In this article, we will be exploring each of the methods one by one, let us check out the methods:
Method 1: Close all the running applications
- At first close your QuickBooks desktop.
- And then close all running QuickBooks processes.
- Followed by typing in C:\ProgramData\Intuit\Entitlement Client\ v8(or v6) in the run window, and along with that hit OK tab.
- For the above step, you will have to open task manager.
- Now move to the tab named processes and find all QBW32.EXE instances.
- After that choose them and then select End Task.
- Next, remove the EntitlementDataStore.ecml file and then open QuickBooks company file and register the application.
Method 2: Removing the Ecml file
- You are first required to press Windows + R keys together.
- And then, a window will appear on the screen and then you need to enter or copy and paste it at C:\ProgramData\Intuit\Entitlement Client\v8
- Next step is to spot window explorer as the next location.
- And then remove the ecml file, followed by right clicking and selecting delete option.
- Once done with that, close the windows option.
- Finally you have to run QuickBooks and then register the product again, and you are good to go.
Method 3: Changing the name of the Entitlement file
Windows XP users:
- The windows XP users will have to initially click on the Start tab and then select Run box.
- After that, enter the path to spot the “Entitlement DataStore.ecml file: Documents and Settings AllUsersApplication DataIntuitEntitlemeny Clientv2″.
- Once done with that, you will have to hit OK button.
- And then rename the Entitlementdatastore.ecml file.
Windows 7, 8:
- The Windows 7 users are supposed to move to the C:ProgramDataIntuitEntitlement Clientv*.
- And then rename the Entitlement file.
- Followed by opening QuickBooks and automatically creating a new file for you.
- Next step in the process is to carry out a few more steps to unhide the program data folder.
- Follow the path Computer > Select Organize > Choose Folder > Search options.
- And then hit Hidden files and folders option.
- After that, open QuickBooks and check if the error occurred.
Windows 10 and 11:
- Firstly hit a right-click on the Start tab, then choose Control Panel option.
- After that go to Appearance and Personalization and choose File Explorer Options.
- Next, hit a click on the View tab.
- Now scroll down a bit and alter the Hidden files and folders setting to Show hidden files, folders, and drives.
- You may optionally uncheck the Hide protected operating system files box as well.
- Once the all steps are properly done hit a click on Apply and then OK button.
Method 4: Download, Install and use QuickBooks tool hub program
Step 1: Run Quick fix my program, using QuickBooks tool hub
In case the above process failed, then you can make use of the QuickBooks tool hub. The steps to be followed are:
- First of all, you need to close QuickBooks desktop.
- And then download the QuickBooks tool hub (most recent version (1.5.0.0) on the system and save it on your system.
- After that run the downloaded file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe file).
- Then accept and agree to the Intuit’s license agreement,
- Once the tool hub successfully installed on your computer hit a click on Finish option.
- Now double click on the QuickBooks tool hub icon to open it.
- After that choose Quick fix my program option from Program Problems tab.
- Now hit a click on OK tab.
- Finally end the process and open QuickBooks to open the data file.
Step 2: Run QuickBooks Install diagnostic tool from tool hub program
- The initial step is to download the QuickBooks tool hub and then open the same.
- After that select the installation issues tab, in the tools hub.
- Followed by selecting the QuickBooks install diagnostic tool and then run it.
- And now, let the tool run and detect the issue. Also, note that the process might take some time.
- To end the process, you need to reboot the system.
Step 3: Run the 3371 Error fix from Tool hub
In case you have already downloaded the QuickBooks tool hub, then directly use the 337 error fix program, or else first download the tool hub program and then carry out the steps below.
- Double click on the icon on the windows desktop to open the tool hub.
- In the tools hub, choose the installation issues tab.
- And then choose the 3371 Error fix.
- After that click on OK tab and lastly, start QuickBooks and open the data file.
Method 5: Perform a Clean installation of Windows and QuickBooks
- You will have to install the latest windows update.
- And then hit a click on All Programs tab and then Windows update options.
- The next step is to finish the upgrades of all the windows updates and get ready to set-up QuickBooks software.
- Now recreate the damaged entitlementdatastore.ecml file and then solve the license and fix registration issues.
- The last step is to hit a click on reinstall and carry out a clean installation.
Method 6: Updating Windows operating system
In case the windows is obsolete, you will have to update it to the latest version. This can be done by carrying out the steps below:
- Initially, hit a click on Windows tab and then hit check for updates tab.
- Followed by reinstalling QuickBooks desktop.
- Also update QuickBooks desktop again.
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