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A easy way to Fix Windows Firewall is Blocking QuickBooks issue

The term "Windows Firewall is Blocking QuickBooks" describes a scenario in which QuickBooks cannot connect to the network because of the Windows Firewall that is built-in. Users can experience problems with connectivity or be unable to carry out specific tasks unless firewall configurations are changed to allow QuickBooks communication. If you require quick help and guidance, don't hesitate to contact the QuickBooks Support Team directly at 1.855.738.2784.

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A easy way to Fix Windows Firewall is Blocking QuickBooks issue

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  1. Do This If Windows Firewall is Blocking QuickBooks

  2. QuickBooks needs to remain connected to the internet during accounting tasks and must have access to all the system files. Problems might develop if Windows firewall is blocking QuickBooks or antiviruses isolate the software files. If your QB also struggles to run due to Windows firewall restrictions, this blog will help you acknowledge why this happens and the practical solutions for it. Get this error quickly rectified by contacting our QB support team, available for your assistance dial at +1–855–738–2784. Read why your Windows Firewall is blocking QuickBooks Desktop? You might face problems using QuickBooks if its functions and files get blocked by the Windows Firewall on your Windows. Some possible reasons why the security program blocks your QB are discussed below-

  3. 1. QuickBooks isn’t properly installed on your computer, and Windows Firewall considers the corrupt files harmful to the system. 2. You haven’t configured the Windows Firewall settings correctly, which causes errors in all the PC applications, including QuickBooks. 3. Antiviruses on your Windows quarantine program files of QuickBooks or block its background processes. Actions to take against Windows Firewall blocking QuickBooks issue QuickBooks might fail to access the internet, run its processes, or connect with the system files if the Windows firewall settings do not allow it. You must take the following measures to rectify the error and ensure it doesn’t come up in the future again-

  4. Solution 1- Let QB Desktop bypass the restrictions by arranging the Windows Firewall settings QuickBooks might struggle to run its background processes or access its program files in the system drive if the Windows Firewall settings aren’t correctly set. The software will also develop issues connecting to the internet or other workstations while hosting the company file. You must configure the Windows Firewall settings to ensure they do not block QB or any other PC application in the future. Refer to these steps- 1. Type ‘Windows Firewall’ in the search panel and click the Windows Defender Firewall settings option. 2. Go to the Advanced Settings option in the control panel window and right-click the Inbound Rules option. 3. Click New Rule in the options and select Port.

  5. 4. Tap Next and ensure you select TCP in the next window. 5. Navigate to the Specific local ports section and enter the firewall ports for your QB version by taking the help of the list below- QuickBooks Desktop 2020 and later: 8019, XXXXX. QuickBooks Desktop 2019: 8019, XXXXX. QuickBooks Desktop 2018: 8019, 56728, 55378–55382. QuickBooks Desktop 2017: 8019, 56727, 55373–55377 1. Save your settings after entering the port numbers and repeat all the steps again after selecting Outbound Rules instead of Inbound Rules. If QuickBooks faces problems after adding new firewall ports, check out the next solution.

  6. Solution 2- Remove QB files from the quarantine list of the antivirus QuickBooks can also malfunction if its background processes are stopped and the antivirus quarantines program files. You must check your antivirus quarantine list and remove QB files like QBUpdate.exe, QBW32.exe, QBDBMgrN.exe, QBW.ini. etc. Conclusion We are now at the end of this blog explaining why your Windows firewall is blocking QuickBooks causing it to malfunction while performing the accounting tasks. The blog also contains practical solutions for the issue, and we hope you use them to help QB bypass the Windows Firewall restrictions. Contact our QB support team dial at +1–855–738–2784 if you encounter problems after using the solutions.

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