QuickBooks Desktop can fall into several categories of errors, and C series of errors is one among them. Unlike other errors that affect different operations in the QuickBooks Desktop program, C series of errors prevent users from launching QuickBooks Desktop. One such error that we will discuss in this article is QuickBooks error C 343, which, when strikes, throws an error message that reads “Unexpected Error: An error has occurred in QuickBooks C = 343.” If you are also dealing with a similar situation, go through this article until the end and learn how to fix the issue in minutes with the least effort possible.
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Here is a list of every possible reason that prompts QuickBooks to throw error C 343.
1. In case if you are using a version of QuickBooks that has been discontinued by Intuit or you have not installed the updates of the program yet.
2. If you are still using an outdated or discontinued version of your Windows operating system, then also you can face error C 343 while launching QuickBooks Desktop.
3. Corruption in the company file is also a prominent reason for getting error code C 343 in QuickBooks.
As you are now aware of the causes that can prompt error message C 343 in QuickBooks, let’s move on to the next section of this article and learn how to fix the issue with some quick troubleshooting solutions.
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Top Solutions to Fix QuickBooks Desktop Error C 343
Solution 1: Upgrade your QuickBooks and Windows Operating System
You must first check if the operating system you are using is not discontinued by Windows. At present, Microsoft has discontinued Windows 7 and any previous versions. However, you must also upgrade your QuickBooks Desktop if it is more than three years old, as Intuit discontinues any version of QuickBooks that is more than three years old. Once you have Windows and QuickBooks supported versions, retry to use QuickBooks Desktop and check if the error is resolved.
Solution 2: Update QuickBooks and Repair the Company File
1. Download and install QuickBooks Tool Hub and launch it using the desktop shortcut icon.
2. Go to the Company File Issues tab and select QuickBooks File Doctor.
3. Select the option that will help repair the company file and proceed further with the on-screen instructions to finish the process.
4. Now launch QuickBooks Desktop and go to the Help tab.
5. Select Update QuickBooks Desktop and go to the Update Now tab on the Update QuickBooks window.
6. Click Get Updates and restart QuickBooks when the updates are ready to be installed.7. Click Install Now and check if everything is working fine in QuickBooks.
If you continue to face QuickBooks error C 343, there must be some internal issues in the Windows or QuickBooks Desktop application that only experts can handle. Dial 1.855.738.2891 and contact the QuickBooks support team for troubleshooting help and guidance.
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