Make the QuickBooks Error 3371 Status Code 11118 Go Away

The QuickBooks error 3371 status code 1118 is accompanied by a message stating that the license properties could not be initialized. This can happen because of various reasons, a damaged ECML file being one of them. If there are some issues with the registration file, QuickBooks cannot retrieve the license data, and the QuickBooks error message 3371 pops up. In this article, we will talk about the error in detail, along with its reasons and solutions, to help you resolve the error effectively.

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What Triggers the QuickBooks Desktop Error 3371 Status Code 11118?

The following possible reasons can lead to the QuickBooks error code 3371 –

1. The Windows OS is incompatible with QuickBooks.
2. Your anti-virus program is blocking some essential QuickBooks files.
3. If there is damage to the .Net framework, the error code can pop up.
4. The registration file or the ECML file is damaged or corrupted.

How to Terminate the QuickBooks Error Status Code 11118?

To tackle the QuickBooks error message 3371, you can perform the following methods –

Method 1 – Check Your Windows OS Compatibility

If your Windows operating system is not compatible with QuickBooks, the error code 3371 is bound to occur. Upgrade your Windows OS to the latest release by following these steps –

1. Go to All Programs from the Windows Start menu and select Windows Update.
2. See if there are any updates available and download them to upgrade Windows.
3. Once done, install QuickBooks and run the application again to see if the error 3371 when opening QuickBooks is fixed.

Method 2 – Perform a Repair to Fix the Microsoft Component

Damage to the Microsoft .Net framework can be a possible reason behind the QB error code 3371 status code 11118.

1. Go to the Control Panel from the QuickBooks Start menu and click on Programs and Features.
2. Select .Net Framework and click on Uninstall/Change to uninstall the framework.
3. Click on Repair and hit Next to initiate the repair process.
4. Lastly, perform a system restart and see if the component is fixed and the QuickBooks error has been eliminated.

Method 3 – Create New Entitlement Data File by Renaming It

Rename the entitlementdatastore.ecml file to fix the issues and resolve the QuickBooks Desktop error 3371.

1. Type the following path: C:\ProgramData\Intuit\EntitlementClient\v in the search box and access the entitlement file.
2. Unhide the program data folder from the Search option and rename the entitlement file.
3. Look for the hidden files that you need to unhide and unhide them.
4. Once a new data file is created, you need to open QB Desktop and see if the error code 3371 is rectified.

This renaming step is for Windows 7 users only. If you use Windows XP or other versions, you can follow their specific steps.

Conclusion

The QuickBooks error 3371 status code 11118 can be resolved with the help of the user-friendly methods given above. If the error code persists, you can get in touch with our support team at 1.855.738.2784 for assistance.

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