When you attempt to open, load, or activate QuickBooks Desktop, you might encounter an error called QuickBooks error 3371, status code 11118. The description of the error mentions, "Could not initialize license properties. Error 3371, Status Code -11118 QuickBooks could not load the license data. This may be caused by missing or damaged files.” Read the blog until the end to understand and learn the reasons that led to the error and its resolution. Once the troubleshooting is accomplished, you will be able to run QuickBooks error-free.

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Which Technical Factors Trigger the Error 3371 Code 11118?

The causes of the error are essential for a user to be known. Once you know it, you can easily understand and execute the troubleshooting. The causes are:

• If you are unable to retrieve the QuickBooks installation file because it has become corrupt, QuickBooks will not function correctly.
• The error will emerge when the antivirus or firewall software blocks the QuickBooks desktop files.
• It may also occur when you open the unsaved file. So, before opening the file and transferring it to the.QBO file, you have to save it

Now that you know the causes, dig out the root causes and troubleshoot the error.

Find the Ways to Resolve Error 3371 Code 11118

The same error can come with different status codes, so in order to rectify those error codes as well, you can perform these resolving methods as follows:

Step 1: Download QuickBooks Tool Hub and Launch It

To resolve a few of the fatal and conventional errors and bugs, one must install QuickBooks Tool Hub in their system. Follow the steps given to download and install the QuickBooks Tool Hub. We advise you to use Windows 10, 64-bit, to run Tool Hub and set favorable conditions.

1. The very first step that you will need to take is to close QuickBooks Desktop.
2. Now, find the newest version of QuickBooks Tool Hub (1.6.0.5) and download it.
3. Safeguard your files to a trackable location (maybe your Downloads folder or Windows desktop). [If you already have Tool Hub, check its version by clicking the Home tab and notice the version at the bottom of the screen.]
4. Launch this downloaded file (file name: QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
5. Go on to follow the on-screen instructions by agreeing to the terms and conditions.
6. Double-tap the Tool Hub icon visible on the Windows desktop to open it once the installation is finished.

Now that you have downloaded the QuickBooks Tool Hub, you can explore its tools by clicking options such as Installation Issues to eliminate the error as given below.

Step 2: Open the 3371 Error Fix from Tool Hub

1. Explore QuickBooks Tool Hub by choosing the Installation Issues option.
2. Now, go to the 3371 Error Fix and hit OK.
3. Launch QuickBooks Desktop, then open your data file.

As in the last step, when you open the file, you will notice that the error 3371 code 11118 will be eliminated. If you still see the error message, you'll need to perform a clean install in QuickBooks Desktop to get your QB and company files fixed. This error can also trigger an issue in payroll service due to data corruption. Seek a credible source to find out how do i fix payroll in QuickBooks Desktop.

The blog post above discusses QuickBooks error 3371 status code 11118, how and why it appears, and which steps the user can take to eliminate it. After executing the troubleshooting as above, you will eventually be able to open or run QuickBooks Desktop. If you are still unable to load it, you should immediately contact an experienced QB team of experts who can help you get through the error.