You run into QuickBooks Error Code 41 when QuickBooks tries to use an older version of a print driver activation code for a print driver on a newer version. This error generally shows up while installing or using the integrated QuickBooks PDF Converter. However, there may as well be other causes and points of occurrences for this error. Read this blog post thoroughly to learn about the common causes and proven solutions of QuickBooks error code 41.
Though the troubleshooting steps provided in this post are easy-to-follow, still, if you are short of time or want an expert to perform them for you – you can contact our support number.
Common causes of QuickBooks Error Code 41
- Multiple apps are open on your computer (without your permission).
- Blue screen of death error.
- Screen freezing, system crash or automatic shutdown.
- Issues in updating Windows.
- Issues in installing or uninstalling files or apps.
- Your computer needs optimization.
Steps to resolve the QuickBooks Error Code 41
Following are the quickest steps to resolve the QuickBooks error code 41:
Step 1: Restart your computer
Sometimes, only restarting your computer can fix many common and temporary issues, including QuickBooks Error 41.
Step 2: Use QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool
- Download and install the most recent version of QuickBooks Tool Hub (if you don’t already have one).
- Open QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Select Installation Issues and then QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool.
- Wait while the tool runs the scan and fixes the issues.
- Restart your computer.
Step 3: Correct your Printing Permission
- Launch the printer’s control panel on your Windows operating system.
- Open the Microsoft XPS record and then right-click on it.
- Choose the houses or printer houses option.
- Click on the security tab and select the option named everyone user institution.
Step 4: Disable loading program or service from startup to avoid
- Press the Start button on your keyboard and type “msconfig” in the search box.
- Click on the Service tab and click Disable all (if the option isn’t greyed out).
- Next, click on the startup tab and select Disable all up tab.
- Press OK.
- Press Ok again and your system will restart in Selective startup mode.
- Wait for the System Configuration Utility window to show up and click on the checkbox before “don’t show this message or launch the System Configuration Utility. When Windows start.
- Press Ok and check if the error still persists.
Steps 5: Re-install the USB Composite Device from Device Manager
- Press Windows and R keys.
- Type devmgmt.msc in the Run window and press Enter.
- After Device Manager window opens, click on the plus sign next Universal Serial Bus Controllers.
- Right-click on the USB Composite Device and Click on Uninstall and the Ok.
- Disconnect the USB cable and insert that again.
- Follow the prompts on the Found New, Hardware wizard to install drivers.
- Right-click on the printer icon and click Print Test Page.
- Close all the active windows.
- Go back to the application and resume printing the document you were printing before.
We hope that you find the steps provided herein informative and helpful. If you still face QuickBooks Error Code 41 even after following all the provided steps, don’t worry. You can contact our team of certified QuickBooks desktop support technicians at 1-800-615-2347 for advanced solutions.
