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Error Warning Initializing QB POS Application
While launching “QuickBooks Point of Sale” there might appear several types of errors. The QuickBooks POS Initialization error is one of them which mainly takes place if there is a damaged windows file, corrupted frameworks, or many other reasons. In the below guide, AccountsPro walks you through the troubleshooting guide for the POS application installation Error.
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What Are The Impacts Of QuickBooks POS Installation Errors?
When this QuickBooks error triggers your point of sale begins to interrupt your work.
What are the Major Causes of the QuickBooks Point of Sale?
- Software compatibility issue
- Corrupted system files
- Windows computer files
- System window crashes
Moreover, after Setting Up QuickBooks POS On Server there may be chance that user QuickBooks POS Access Violation Error warning when workstation user try to add or edit an item.
How To Resolve QB POS Application Log Error?
There are mainly two resolutions to resolve the QB POS installation issue:
- Generate new windows admin
- Edit the QBPOSShell folder contents
Method 1: Edit the QB POS Shell Folder Contents
Here is the list of steps to delete the contents of the QBPOSShell folder in Windows 7 & Vista:
- First of all press the CTRL+ALT+DEL button simultaneously to display the Task Manager window
- Hit on the tab named Processes, choose exe, and then hit End Process
- Now give right-click on the Start tab or icon on the desktop to launch Windows Explorer
- Select Organize button and then hit Folder & search button
- Hit the View option and choose Show hidden files & folders
- Select OK
- Hit on the computer button on the left page
- Locate C:\Users\{User logged on}\AppData\Local\Intuit\QBPOSShell.exe…\{last modified folder}
- Press the CTRL+A keys on the keyboard to choose all the files in the folder
- Now hit the Delete tab
- Next, close the page and then launch the POS
For Windows 8 and 8.1 users follow the below steps to edit the files of the QBPOSShell folder:
- Press the CTRL+ALT+DEL keys simultaneously from the keyboard and choose to click on Task Manager using the options
- Hit on the “processes” option, choose QBPOSShell, and then hit End Task
- Give a right-click on the start tab or icon on the desktop
- Hit Windows Explorer
- Choose Organize button and then select Folder & search options
- Hit the View option, choose Show hidden files and folders button
- Click OK
- Open the left page, hit the computer, and then locate C:\Users\{Last modified folder}
- Hit on the CTRL+A buttons to choose all the files in the folder
- Choose Delete button
- Now close the page and then launch Point of sale
For Windows 10 users here are the steps:
- Press the CTRL+ALT+DEL keys on the keyboard
- Choose Options and then Click on TaskManager
- Hit on the Processes option, choose exe, and then hit End Process
- Give a right-click on the start tab
- Select Explore button
- Click Tools and then hit Folder & Search Options button
- Choose View option
- Hit the Show hidden files & folders button
- Click on the checkbox named hide protected operating files
- Hit the Yes button on the warning
- Choose OK
- Locate the left corner page on choosing the Computer button
- Search the C:\Documents and Setting\Administrator\LocalSettings\ApplicationData\Intuit\QBPOSShell.Exe…\{last modified folder}
- Press the CTRL+A button to select all the files and then hit the Delete button
- Close the page and then launch Point of Sale
Method 2- Generate A New Windows Admin
- Hit on the start tab on windows
- Choose Control Panel
- Click User Accounts
- Hit Manage another account
- Choose to create a new account
- Now add your account name and then click choose
- Hit Create account
- Next, restart the system and then sign in to the administrator account
Get Assistance Initialization Error QB Point Of Sale
This article can assist you in fixing the QB point of sale initialization error in Windows 10. However, in case of any doubt or you feel stuck in any of the above steps and need further assistance then get connected with a professional team. Use a live chat, phone number, or email address to reach the team of QuickBooks Point Of Sale Support for getting exceptional assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How Would I Generate New Windows Admin In Windows 8.1?
1. First of all drag the mouse to the lower-left corner of the page
2. Give right-click on the start tab
3. Select Control Panel
4. Click User Accounts & Family Safety
5. Hit the User Accounts tab
6. Now hit Manage another account
7. Choose “Add a new user in PC settings”
8. Click “Add a user”
9. Hit on the tab named sign in without a Microsoft account
10. Choose a Local Account
11. Fill in a username and leave the password field blank
12. Hit the Next button
13. Now restart the system
14. Next sign in with the new administrator account
15. Launch Point of sale
How Can I End The QB POSShell Task In Quickbooks To Fix The POS Error?
1. Firstly press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete buttons simultaneously
2. Choose Task Manager
3. Click on the tab named Processes
4. Now outline the QBPOS Shell button
5. At last, choose the End Task tab
How Would I Display The Hidden Folder In QuickBooks?
1. Click on the Windows start tab
2. Hit File Explorer
3. Choose the icon named File Explorer
4. Locate the View option
5. Now place a mark on the field named hidden items
What If I Need To Rename The QB POS Shell Folder While Fixing The Error?
1. Locate the C:\Users\{User logged on}\AppData\Local\Intuit.
2. Next launch the folder named (QBPOSshell.exe_URL…) with a recently modified date.
3. Now give right-click on the file named user config
4. Choose Rename
5. Now add ODD at the file name end
