A proper connection between two apps is necessary for smooth integration and facilitating seamless data exchange between them. QuickBooks also allows you to integrate the software with other third-party applications using the QuickBooks Web connector. But, sometimes this integration may get interrupted and lead to QuickBooks unhandled exception error. This error can be triggered by various reasons such as damaged installation, missing or damaged Windows components and problems with QB Web connector. Let’s discuss how you can resolve this unhandled exception error efficiently.
Reasons For QB Unhandled Exception Error
The mentioned factors are responsible for triggering the QuickBooks unhandled exception error that prevents successful integration.
- Incomplete or damaged installation can cause various installation errors, including the unhandled exception error and QuickBooks error 80070057.
- A damaged .NET framework can also lead to this error.
Solutions to Fix QB Unhandled Exception Error
Follow the below solution to resolve QB Unhandled Exception Error and ensure smooth functioning of QuickBooks.
Solution 1: Use QB Install Diagnostic Tool From the Tools Hub
Step 1: Get QuickBooks Tools Hub
- Close QuickBooks.
- Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Save the file.
- Note: If you have downloaded it previously. Navigate the Home tab. Look at the bottom to check the current version of QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file.
- Follow the on-screen steps.
- Install the tool.
- Agree to the terms and conditions.
- When done, double-click on its icon.
- Open the Tool Hub.
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Step 2: Run the Install Diagnostic Tool
- Open the QB Tool Hub.
- Select Installation Issues.
- Select QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool.
- The tool will run now.
- It will run for approx 20 minutes.
- When done, restart your computer.
- Open QuickBooks Desktop.
- Access your data file.
Solution 2: Repair .NET Framework
- Close all programs.
- Open the Windows Start menu.
- Search for Control Panel.
- Launch Control Panel.
- Go to Programs and Features.
- Choose Turn Windows features on or off.
- Look for the .NET Framework in the list.
- For .NET Framework 4.5 (or later):
- If the checkbox for .NET Framework 4.5 (or later) is unchecked, tick it to enable .NET Framework 4.5, then click OK and restart your computer.
- If the checkbox is checked, uncheck it to disable .NET Framework 4.5, click OK, and restart your computer. After restarting, check the box again to re-enable it.
- For .NET Framework 3.5 SP1:
- If the checkbox for .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 is unchecked, check it to enable .NET Framework 3.5 SP1, then click OK and restart your computer.
- If the checkbox is checked, uncheck it to disable .NET Framework 3.5 SP1, click OK, and restart your computer. After restarting, check the box again to enable it.
Conclusion
We have curated this guide in a simplified way so that you can follow the steps easily and successfully resolve the QuickBooks unhandled exception error. However, if you are facing any problem at any step, feel free to reach out to QB professionals at 1–855–542–9309.
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Author: Ross Anderson
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