How to Fix QuickBooks Error 3371 Status Code 11118

When you activate or open QuickBooks Desktop, you may get QuickBooks error 3371 status code 11118 with the message that reads - QuickBooks could not initialize license properties. QuickBooks could not load the license data. This may be caused by missing or damaged files.

What causes QuickBooks error 3371?

This QuickBooks error 3371 status code 11118 is usually caused by one of the following –

• Outdated Windows operating system or an antivirus program that quarantines some QuickBooks Desktop files.
• Damaged or missing file or component needed by QuickBooks Desktop to run - 
• QBregistration.dat file or MSXML component.QBregistration.dat is a QuickBooks Desktop installation file that contains QuickBooks’ license information. MSXML component is a Microsoft component needed by QuickBooks Desktop to run.
• If you are Right Networks and QuickBooks Enterprise with Web Connect user, you may also experience QuickBooks error 3371 if you are opening the file without saving first. You must first save before importing them .QBO file.

How to Resolve QuickBooks Error 3371 Status Code 11118?

If the latest Windows updates are not installed, the QuickBooks Desktop installation can fail or become damaged and error 3371 status code 11118may appear.

To ensure Windows is up to date, follow these steps -

• Click the Windows logo.
• Select All Programs and click Windows Update.
• After installing the updates, install QuickBooks.

To resolve error 3371 status code 11118, follow these steps in the order shown -

1. Re-create damaged EntitlementDataStore.ecml file to resolve license and registration issues. Move to next step, if QuickBooks error 3371 is not resolved.
2. Fix Microsoft .NET Framework, MSXML, and C++ issues using the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool. Move to next step, if an error 3371 status code 11118is not resolved.
3. Reinstall using a clean install. Now, check for QuickBooks Error 3371.

If you are still getting QuickBooks Error 3371 Status Code 11118 error after following all solutions, you need to contact Accountant Squad at its QuickBooks Error Tech Support 1-888-502-0363 to get expert technical assistance.

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