QuickBooks Error “The File Exists,” Here’s How to Deal With It

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QuickBooks Error The File Exists, Heres How to
Deal With It

• QuickBooks desktop application comes up with
  different error messages when the user tries to
  open the company file such as The File Exists,
  The file you specified cannot be opened. The
  error usually occurs when the QuickBooks company
  file is read incorrectly. The QuickBooks user
  might also get The Windows Error Was the File
  Exists QuickBooks message while paying scheduled
  liabilities, downloading payroll update or
  opening a state or federal form. This blog will
  brief you on QuickBooks the file exists when
  printing error. So, stay connected till the end.

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Causes behind QuickBooks the File Exists when
Printing

• Following are the reasons behind QuickBooks
  Windows Error The File Exists

• The user is not logged in as an administrator.
• QuickBooks desktop is outdated.
• Incorrect User Account Control settings.
• Corrupt or partial installation of QuickBooks.

As of now, you are aware of the factors leading
to Windows error message is the file exists.
Lets proceed to the solutions.
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Quick Fixes for QuickBooks Error the file exists

• Given below are the most effective solutions to
  get rid of QuickBooks the file exists when
  printing error

Solution1. Run QuickBooks as an Administrator

• Close QuickBooks.
• Right-click on the QuickBooks desktop icon.
• Choose the Run as the Administrator option.

If the error persists, move on to the next
solution.
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Solution 2. Update QuickBooks to its latest
version
Follow the steps to download the most recent
version of QuickBooks

• Open QuickBooks.
• On the No Company Open screen, go to the Help
  menu.
• Select the Update QuickBooks desktop option.
• Move to the Options menu and select Mark All.
• Click Save.
• Click Update Now and then mark the Reset Update
  checkbox.
• To start the download, select Get Updates.

If you still get QuickBooks the file exists when
printing error, proceed to the next solution.
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Solution 3. Change User Account Control settings
The steps given below will help to alter user
account control settings

• First, right-click on the QuickBooks desktop
  icon.
• Select the Open file location option and tap
  the Backspace key once.
• Right-click the QuickBooks 20XX folder and choose
  Properties.
• Click on the Security tab and then Edit.
• Click Add.
• Choose Everyone and select OK.
• Select the Full Control option and click Apply.
• Now, repeat the last steps and enter Users instead
  of Everyone.
• Next, open the Control Panel.
• Enter UAC in the Search field and choose Change
  User Account Control.
• Turn on AUC if you want to be notified,
  select OK.
• Turn off UAC by moving the slider to Never
  notify, select OK.

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Conclusion
We hope the troubleshooting steps mentioned above
help you fix QuickBooks error the file exists.
If the issue persists, feel free to call us on
our customer support number (855)-526-5749 and
get assisted by the experts.