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  • AaronMiles478's avatar
    AaronMiles478
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    Hi jameshardy478outlook 

     

    Intuit Update Service failing to start? Ensure proper permissions for Intuit folders. Check antivirus/firewall settings for conflicts. Restart system and try again. If issue persists, reinstall seek assistance from Intuit support for comprehensive troubleshooting and resolution of the problem.

     

  • jocib10071's avatar
    jocib10071
    Copper Contributor

    hi jameshardy478outlook ,

     

    To resolve the "Unable to Start Intuit Update Service" error after a recent update, follow these steps:

    1. Restart your computer: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve service startup issues.

    2. Run Quick_Books as Administrator: Right-click the Quick_Books icon and select "Run as administrator" to ensure it has necessary permissions.

    3. Verify Intuit Update Service is running:

      • Press Win + R, type services.msc, and hit Enter.
      • Locate Intuit Update Service in the list.
      • Right-click and select Start if it's not already running. You can also set it to Automatic startup type.
    4. Update Quick_Books: Ensure you have the latest updates installed. Sometimes, a newer update can fix service startup problems.

    5. Check for antivirus/firewall interference: Temporarily disable antivirus or firewall software to see if they are blocking Intuit Update Service.

    6. Reinstall Quick_Books: If the issue persists, consider reinstalling Quick_Books to repair any corrupted files.

    By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "Unable to Start Intuit Update Service" error effectively.

     

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