How to Resolve QuickBooks Error Code 179?

[nancy4371]

QuickBooks error code 179 is a technical issue in QuickBooks which mostly occurs while connecting to the bank account through QuickBooks. It may also appear while taking the backup of the Company files in QuickBooks. Soon after the appearance of the error message, all the unsaved processes and changes are lost and QuickBooks experiences a sudden shutdown. The error message which appears is “QuickBooks Error Code 179 During Backup forcing Rebuild”.  The error message suggests that the user should go for the rebuild tool for resolving the data integrity issues maligning the Company file. Go through this comprehensive article to know more.

What signs indicate QuickBooks Error 179?
The noticeable signs are:
•   Unable to connect to the ban through QuickBooks.
•   Not able to create a backup of the Company files.
•   This error can also occur when downloading certain transactions via QuickBooks.
•   QuickBooks and the system at times freeze for several minutes when performing specific operations like connecting to the bank or backing up the company files.

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[petergroft]

Update QuickBooks:
Ensure that you are using the latest version of QuickBooks.
Go to "Help" > "Update QuickBooks" and follow the prompts to update.

Clear Browser Cache:
If you are using QuickBooks Online, clear your browser's cache and try again.

Verify Bank Account Information:
Log in to your bank's website outside of QuickBooks.
Review and confirm that there are no alerts, messages, or requests for additional information.

Check Account Access:
Confirm that you can access your account through the bank's website using the login credentials.

Review Account Settings in QuickBooks:
Open QuickBooks and go to the "Banking" menu.
Select "Bank Feeds" > "Bank Feeds Center."
Select the account experiencing the issue and click "Edit."
Verify that the account information matches the information provided by the bank.

Regards,
Peter