The accounting software QuickBooks handles one of the most important aspects of a business, finances. This is the reason why the occurrence of errors becomes a big deal in the otherwise reliable application. In this blog, we will provide you with all the required information about the QuickBooks error 3371 code 11118. This would help you to understand the issue, and fix it along with any future occurrences.

 

How to Identify the QuickBooks Error 3371?

The QuickBooks error 3371 code 11118 occurs when QuickBooks is unable to initialize license properties. This might be caused by missing or damaged files. The message “Error 3371: QuickBooks could not load the license data” or “Error 3371, Status Code - 11118” would be displayed in case this error occurs.

 

How to Fix the QuickBooks Error 3371?

 

Method 1 - By using the QuickBooks Tool Hub

To proceed with this method, you need to download the QuickBooks Tool Hub, it is a useful tool and is able to fix the majority of errors. Here is how to download and run it.

  1. Close the QuickBooks app and download the most recent version of the QuickBooks Tool Hub, save it at a convenient location of your system.
  2. Double click on the downloaded file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
  3. Now you need to follow the on-screen instructions and wait for the installation process to end.
  4. Once the install finishes, double-click the icon on your Windows desktop to open the tool hub (if you’re unable to find the icon, search it using the magnifying glass button on your taskbar).
  5. When the QuickBooks Tool Hub has opened, select Installation Issues.
  6. Now, choose the option “3371 Error Fix”, then click on the “OK” button
  7. Now you need to start your QuickBooks Desktop and open your data file.

 

Method 2 -  Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop

The above-mentioned method should fix the issue of QuickBooks error 3371 code 11118, if the problem still persists, then you need to uninstall the QuickBooks app from Control Panel > Uninstall a Program > Select QuickBooks > Click on Uninstall/Change > Remove > Next.

 

To install again, download the QuickBooks setup from the official website, double click on the downloaded file, and follow the installation wizard instructions.

 

Conclusion:

The steps provided are more than enough to fix the QuickBooks Error 3371. If it still remains unsolved then you need to get expert help. Do report the issue to prevent QuickBooks from damaging the working of your system.