QuickBooks Error 80029c4a: Here’s a Quick Method to Fix

Last Updated on March 14, 2024

Like other Windows applications, QuickBooks Desktop also encounters errors occasionally. One of the most annoying errors that users encounter is the QuickBooks Error 80029c4a, which appears while launching the QuickBooks Desktop app on Windows. This error won’t allow the user to access the application and gives an error message: “Problem: There was an unexpected error reported when trying to run QuickBooks with company file.” When users click the OK button inside the error popup window, another error popup window appears on the screen with an error message, “QuickBooks couldn’t load a system component. Restarting your computer might solve the problem. Error type: 80029c4a – Can’t load dynamic link library (DLL)”.

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What is QuickBooks error 80029c4a?

QuickBooks error 80029c4a appears with the message “QuickBooks couldn’t load a system component.  Restarting your computer might solve the problem.  Error type 80029c4a-Can’t load dynamic link library DLL.” You can’t start your program or launch your company file due to this problem.

What Causes Error 80029c4a in QuickBooks?

Here are the possible reasons for this system error 80029c4a:

1. You might have an old QuickBooks version.
2. Your antivirus software might be blocking essential QB files.
3. Your program files might require a refresh.
4. A corrupt company file may cause this error to emerge.
5. The software may be unable to locate users, triggering this error.

Steps to Fix Something’s Not Right – Error 80029c4a

If you are facing this error, try restarting your Windows computer, as this will most likely resolve the issue. But if it didn’t help, then follow the troubleshooting steps mentioned below in the article:

Troubleshooting Step 1: Perform an Update of your QuickBooks Program

The foremost thing to do when the QuickBooks application throws error 80029c4a is to update your QB app as follows:

1. Navigate to the top menu and tap “File.”
2. Next, choose “Close Company/Logoff.”
3. Return to the File menu and opt for “Exit.”
4. Right-click on the QuickBooks Desktop icon on your desktop, then click “Run as administrator.”
5. While on the “No Company Open” screen, access the Help menu and select “Update QuickBooks.”
6. In the “Options” tab, choose “Mark All” and save the settings.
7. Check the “Reset Update” box in the “Update Now” tab.
8. Click the “Get Updates” button.
9. After the “Update Complete” message appears, close and reopen the program.
10. If prompted to install updates, select “Yes.” Restart your computer after the installation.

Troubleshooting Step 2: Check your Antivirus Program’s Quarantine Folder

When the antivirus apps identify an app or service as a threat to Windows security, they move it to the quarantine folder where it cannot run or function on the operating system. When this happens, QuickBooks Error 80029c4a gets triggered. Follow the below instructions and remove any QuickBooks-related process or service from the quarantine folder to resolve the Error.

1. From your antivirus dashboard, navigate to the quarantine folder.
2. Look for any files that have been quarantined from the QuickBooks installation directory.
3. Delete any QuickBooks files and restart the QuickBooks Desktop application.

If you encounter any of the programs listed below in your quarantine, grant them permission to access your firewall:

1. AutoBackupExe.exe
2. Dbmlsync.exe
3. DBManagerExe.exe
4. FileManagement.exe
5. FileMovementExe.exe
6. QuickBooksMessaging.exe
7. QBW32.exe
8. QBDBMgrN.exe
9. QBGDSPlugin.exe
10. QBServerUtilityMgr.exe
11. QBCFMonitorService.exe
12. QBLaunch.exe
13. QBUpdate.exe
14. IntuitSyncManager.exe
15. OnlineBackup.exe

Please note that the majority of these files are typically located in C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks (year). If you encounter files with “(x86)” in the location, such as C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks 20XX, these are 64-bit versions of the files.

If you continue to experience Error 80029c4a, proceed to Step 2.

Troubleshooting Step 3: Reinstall QuickBooks

When no troubleshooting help resolves any issues in QuickBooks, the only option left is to reinstall the application completely. Follow the instructions below and install a fresh copy of your QuickBooks Desktop application to rectify the issue:

Step 1: Uninstall QuickBooks

1. Open the Windows Start
2. Search for “Control Panel” and open Control Panel.
3. Choose “Programs and Features” or “Uninstall a Program.”
4. From the list of programs, pick the version of QuickBooks Desktop you wish to remove.
5. Select “Uninstall/Change,” then “Remove,” and click “Next.”
6. If you don’t see this option, try signing out and signing back into Windows as an administrator or a user with administrative rights.

Step 2: Rename the Folders

1. Track the steps to show hidden folders.
2. Open the Windows Start
3. Search for “File Explorer,” then open File Explorer.
4. Now, proceed to rename the folder that contains your QuickBooks company files:
5. Find and open the folder that houses your QuickBooks company files. Typically, this is your QuickBooks folder, and it’s usually located in one of these locations:
   1. C:\ProgramData\Intuit\QuickBooks (year)
   2. C:\Users(current user)\AppData\Local\Intuit\QuickBooks (year)
   3. C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks (year)
   4. For 64-bit versions: C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks (year)
6. Right-click the folder and choose “Rename.”
7. Add the word “old” at the end of the folder name. This action prevents QuickBooks from opening it when you reinstall.

Step 3: Reinstall QB

After executing the previous steps, you can proceed to reinstall QuickBooks Desktop. During the reinstallation, QuickBooks will automatically set up new folders and rename your old ones as necessary.

If you encounter an access error when attempting to rename the folder, you can follow these steps to resolve the issue:

1. Right-click the Windows Task Bar and select “Task Manager.”
2. In Task Manager, navigate to the “Processes” tab.
3. Click on the “Name” column header to sort the list.
4. Select the following processes and choose “End Process” for each of them:
   1. QBDBMgrN.exe
   2. QBDBMgr.exe
   3. QBCFMonitorService.exe
   4. Qbw32.exe
5. If you receive a message that says, “WARNING: Terminating a process can cause undesired results…,” tap “Yes” to confirm and terminate the processes.

After terminating these processes, try renaming the folder again, as mentioned in the previous instructions.

Final Words

There are instances where, even after following all the troubleshooting, QuickBooks error 80029c4a persists. In such cases, we might need to look more deeply at the issue. Call our Support Number 1.855.738.2784 and get connected with one of our certified experts who will quickly rectify the QuickBooks Error 80029c4a for you.

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Edward Martin is a Technical Content Writer for our leading Accounting firm. He has over 10 years of experience in QuickBooks and Xero. He has also worked with Sage, FreshBooks, and many other software platforms. Edward’s passion for clarity, accuracy, and innovation is evident in his writing. He is well versed in how to simplify complex technical concepts and turn them into easy-to-understand content for our readers.