Getting QuickBooks error 80029c4a while trying to open the QuickBooks Desktop application on the computer? If yes, make sure to read this post until the end to know why it occurs and what exactly you need to do to get over it. You might be seeing an error message with the error pop-up, stating, “There was an unexpected error reported while trying to run QuickBooks with company file.”

Dealing with QuickBooks error 80029c4a can be quite complicated for many users. However, there is no need to worry, as you can get over it immediately by getting in touch with our QuickBooks error support team at 1.800.579.0391.

What causes QuickBooks error code 80029c4a?

The followings are all the possible reasons that can trigger QuickBooks error code 80029c4a when users try to open the QuickBooks Desktop application, such as:

• Any third-party security application might be blocking necessary QuickBooks executable files.
• There might be some damage done to the QuickBooks installation files.

What should you do to fix QuickBooks error 80029c4a?

Solution 1) Restore the blocked QuickBooks files from the installed security application

For the AVG Anti-Virus application:

• Open the AVG Anti-Virus user interface and then click on the History menu.
• From the drop-down menu, select the Virus Vault option.
• Look for the QuickBooks files that have been blocked and select them.
• Choose the Restore option and then click on the Close button.
• Now, try to open the QuickBooks Desktop application.

For the PC Tools Internet Security application:

• Open the PC Tools Internet Security application.
• Click on the Settings menu and then choose the Quarantine option from the drop-down menu.
• Look for the blocked QuickBooks files that you want to restore, and then choose the Restore option.
• Select the Yes option to confirm, and then click on the OK button.

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Solution 2) Manually reinstall the QuickBooks Desktop application on the computer

Step 1) Delete the QuickBooks Desktop application from the computer

• On the keyboard, press Windows + R keys to open the Run command window.
• In the Run dialog box, type “appwiz.cpl” and then click on the OK button.
• From the list of programs, select the QuickBooks Desktop version that want to uninstall.
• Click on the Uninstall option and then hit the Next button.

Step 2) Rename the folder that contains the QuickBooks company files

• On the keyboard, press Windows + E keys simultaneously to open File Explorer.
• Navigate to the following path: C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks.
• Look for the folder named Company Files and right-click it.
• Choose the Rename option.
• Add the text “old” at the end of the folder name.

Step 3) Reinstall the QuickBooks Desktop application

• From Intuit’s official website, download the installation file of the QuickBooks Desktop version you are using.
• Select the QuickBooks installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install it.
• Open QuickBooks Desktop and register it using the product & license information.

Conclusion:

If you cannot resolve QuickBooks Error 80029c4a even after implementing all the troubleshooting solutions mentioned-above in the post, then there is a great possibility that any Microsoft components, which is essential for QuickBooks to run, is damaged. We suggest you repair the damaged Microsoft component and see whether this fixes the error or not. For additional troubleshooting support, you can get in touch with our QuickBooks error support team by dialing 1.800.579.0391.