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QuickBooks is an essential tool for fruitful account management. But sometimes, it can fall prey to technical glitches like the QuickBooks Connection has been Lost error. When you attempt to launch or use QuickBooks desktop, the following error may occur due to a problem gaining access to the company file. The error states, 'The connection to the company file has been lost. QuickBooks must close immediately. Reentering any unsaved data will be necessary. 'If the QuickBooks connection error is not resolved correctly, it may cause disruptions to the workflow, possibly resulting in data loss and operational issues. In this article, we have provided an in-depth analysis of why this connection error occurs and how to solve it quickly.

Nevertheless, you can always contact our technical support team at our 1-855-856-0042 to resolve the QuickBooks connection that has been lost error.

Possible Causes of QuickBooks Connection has been Lost Error

Even though there are several possible causes, the following are the most frequently identified ones.

1. Using an outdated version of QuickBooks: Because the program is constantly updating with new features, using older versions may result in incompatibilities.
   

2. Incorrect Folder Permissions: QuickBooks requires access to a particular folder. Therefore, distorted pathways can lead to errors.
   

3. QuickBooks'sndows permissions are not set up correctly: For QuickBooks and the operating system to function seamlessly, the appropriate permissions are necessary.
   

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How to Troubleshoot QuickBooks Connection has been Lost Error

Intuit suggests various methods for handling this issue. Here's a of a few of them. Just be careful to follow them sequentially, one after the other.

Solution 1 - Open the file again

You may get a QuickBooks Connection has been lost error when you open your company file for the first time. Just open the file once more and try again. At this point, it should open smoothly without any issues.

If not resolved, move to our next solution.

Solution 2 - Update to the Most Recent Version of QuickBooks

Let the connection loss error by making sure QuickBooks is up to date.

1. Go to the Help menu in QuickBooks Desktop and select Help to open the drop-down menu
   

2. From that drop-down menu, select Update QuickBooks Desktop.
   

3. Three tabs will appear on your screen - Overview, Options, and Update Now.
   

4. Click the Overview tab to see if automatic updates are turned on.
   

5. Hit on Update Now if an update is available.
   Note: If automatic updating is enabled, click "Yes" to allow it. QuickBooks will then notify you of future updates.
   

6. Start the download by selecting Get Updates on the Update Now tab.
   

7. After downloading, QuickBooks will prompt you to restart your computer to install the update.
   

Solution 3 - Launch QuickBooks as Administrator

If an application runs as administrator, it will always have full access to all tasks on your computer.

1. Close QuickBooks first.
   

2. On your desktop, right-click the QuickBooks icon.
   

3. From the context menu, choose Run As Administrator.
   

4. Try opening the company file once more.
   

This article explored the root causes and presented straightforward solutions to resolve the QuickBooks Connection has been lost error.

However, if you need help applying these fixes or if they aren't working for you, you can contact our support staff using our toll-free 1-855-856-0042.

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