While using QuickBooks, sometimes users may encounter issues with the software and may need to perform a clean reinstall. A clean reinstall assists to fix any technical issues and make sure that the application runs smoothly. In this article, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to perform a clean reinstall of QuickBooks for Windows.

How to Reinstall the Desktop Version of QuickBooks

Note: Make sure you have your installation CD or QuickBooks Desktop download file, as well as your license numbers, ready before removing your accounting software.

Method 1: Uninstall the QuickBooks Desktop software.

●       When using a keyboard, open the run command by first pressing Window + R.

●       Enter  "control panel" into the Run command and hit  Enter.

●       Choose or click the "Programs & Features" option.

●       Select QuickBooks from the main list of all files in the section below, and then click the options to uninstall or alter.

●       Once you have finished the process, do as instructed.

Method 2: Rename the QuickBooks installation folders

A user will be given the opportunity to use the QuickBooks clean install tool, which allows you to rename any folders you create on your device. Therefore, you can modify your QuickBooks installation directories manually if a user decides not to use this tool.

●       First, download or use the clean installation tool for QuickBooks.

●       Manually rename the folder where QuickBooks Desktop Installation is located.

●       Any remaining folders will result in access denied errors.

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