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# How to Fix QuickBooks Error Code 404?

## Solutions to QuickBooks Error 404

The following solutions can be used to resolve [QuickBooks Error Code 404](https://blog.accountantally.com/quickbooks-error-code-404/):

### Solution 1: Check the network connection

* There is a lack of active connection which causes this error. Therefore, the user must check connectivity in order to resolve the problem.
* Browse frequently visited websites in the default browser.
* The user must refresh the internet settings if the URLs are not accessible.
* Utility for the network
* Users who receive prompts such as "no internet connection" must turn their router off and on again.
* To verify these methods, restart the system and try them again.
* Try opening the QB Desktop again after contacting the service provider.

### Solution 2: Update and repair QB Desktop

* Quickbooks desktop update and repair
* To update QuickBooks Desktop, go to QuickBooks --> Help --> Update QuickBooks Desktop.
* Desktop update for QuickBooks
* Perform these tasks in the company file.
* Press Windows+R together to repair the application.
* Enter Appwiz.CPL in the run dialogue box.
* Choose QuickBooks from the list of installed programs and click Repair.
* Check if QuickBooks Error Code 404 has been resolved.

### Solution 3: Change the internet settings

* Go to Internet Explorer -> Tools and Internet Options.
* In Internet Explorer, choose Internet options
* Go to the security tab and click Trusted Sites.
* The intuit trusted site has been added
* After adding the official websites of QuickBooks and Intuit as trusted websites, close the tab by clicking OK.
* Last but not least, log out of the company file and close the application
* Lastly, reopen the software and company file, and continue to work where you left off to see if the error reappears.
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### Solution 4: Use the selective startup method

* Enhance the performance of the application while resolving error 404.
* Sign out of the company files and close the software first.
* Restart the system after updating Windows.
* Internet Explorer - Tools - Internet Settings - Advanced.
* Check these two options at the bottom of the page: TLS 1.0 and TLS 2.0.
* Then, close the background programs and open the run dialog box.
* Press OK after typing MSConfig.
* Click General in the system configuration window.
* Select the selective startup option from the startup menu.

The final step is to restart the computer and open QuickBooks software to see if the QuickBooks Error Code 404 has been resolved.

## In conclusion

We hope that you have successfully fixed QuickBooks update error 404 with the steps mentioned below. We have also provided an elaborated guide on troubleshooting error 404. In some cases, however, the above-mentioned steps might not work properly, so if you still have problems, please contact our support team at +1-802-778-9005 for technical assistance.

