Why is My QuickBooks Running so Slow! Top Methods to Fix it

Slow QuickBooks means loss of productivity and there are several factors that counts for the slow performance of your QuickBooks Desktop application. If other applications on your PC are also not performing well, then this clearly points towards low system configuration. If it is only the QuickBooks that is running slow, then this article will help you figure out the reasons and methods to boost QuickBooks Desktop performance on your Windows PC. Keep reading the complete tutorial to know more on how to fix QuickBooks running slow.

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Factors that affects QuickBooks Desktop Performance

Apart from the low configuration of your PC, the following are some of the most probable reasons for a slow QuickBooks:

1. In case, if you haven't updated your QuickBooks Desktop application from a long time.
2. The QuickBooks Desktop version that you are using is no longer supported by Intuit.
3. If for some reasons QBWUSER.INI file is damaged or missing from the QuickBooks installation directory.
4. If your hard drive is showing signs of damage.
5. If there is a damage in the QuickBooks or Windows installation files.
6. Due to some virus or malware infection your Windows operating system has been damaged.

If other applications on your PC are also running slow even after having a good system configuration, then the real culprit before slow QuickBooks can be your damaged hard drive. Check the status of your hard drive by running Windows Disk Defragmenter Tool and try to boost the performance of your hard drive. If you still don't see any improvements in the application performance, then you might need to replace your hard drive.

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Quick Steps to Boost QuickBooks Desktop Performance

Step 1: Run QuickBooks Desktop Update and check if the issue is now resolved.
Step 2: Make sure you are not using a discontinued version of QuickBooks Desktop application.
Step 3: Go to the QuickBooks installation directory and make sure you have QBWUSER.INI file in the installation folder. If you can't locate the file, then run QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool to repair QuickBooks Desktop installation.
Step 4: Run an update of your Windows operating system and if this doesn't help you fix the issue, then run Windows File Checker tool to repair the damage in the operating system.
Step 5: Scan your system using an anti-virus or anti-malware program and remove any infections if found.

If you are still not able to fix the slow performance of your QuickBooks Desktop application or you have some other queries like “why is QuickBooks so slow in multi-user mode” or “why is my QuickBooks running so slow ”, then we suggest you dial our QuickBooks helpline number (800) -579-9430 and ask our certified QuickBooks Desktop experts for help resolving your QuickBooks running slow issue.