Causes & Solution QuickBooks Payroll Error 3371- Status Code 11104

by Alex H. Marketing Expert

QuickBooks program is one of the popular business management software that is combined with strong features and tools that helps in smooth running of business. The software immaculately handles all the accounting and financial operations and saves plenty of time and money.

Despite the fact the software cuts down on time and energy in handling the financial processes, errors and some minor glitches do crop up at times.

Mean by Error Code 3371 status code 11104

QuickBooks Error 3371 occurs when the users try to run the software after the reconfiguration of their systems has been carried out. The software is likely top up Error 3371 when the hard drive is cloned.

QuickBooks Error 3371 is caused when QuickBooks could not load the license data. The major cause behind this error is missing or damaged files.

Error 3371: Could not initialize license properties

You see one of these error messages when you activate or open QuickBooks Desktop:

o Could not initialize license properties. Error 3371: QuickBooks could not load the license data. This may be caused by missing or damaged files.

o Could not initialize license properties. [Error 3371, Status Code -11104] QuickBooks could not load the license data. This may be caused by missing or damaged files.

o Could not initialize license properties. [Error: 3371, Status Code -1] QuickBooks could not load the license data. This may be caused by missing or damaged files.

This error is usually caused by one or more of the following:

o Damaged or missing component or file needed by QuickBooks Desktop

· QBregistration.dat - A QuickBooks Desktop update installation file that contains QuickBooks’ license information. Every time QuickBooks Desktop is made active, the license information needs to be retrieved and validated. If this file is damaged, QuickBooks Desktop will not open.

· Damaged MSXML component - MSXML is a Microsoft component needed by QuickBooks Desktop to run. This component helps QuickBooks Desktop retrieve the information in the Qbregistration.dat file allowing QB to open.

o If the Windows operating system is outdated or an anti-virus program quarantines some QuickBooks Desktop files.

o Right Networks and QuickBooks Enterprise with WebConnect users: You may also face this issue if you are opening the file without saving first. You must first save before importing the .QBO file.

How To Resolve Error 3371, status code 11104

Run the 3371 Error Fix from the QuickBooks Tool Hub. The QuickBooks Tool Hub helps fix common errors.

Download and install the QuickBooks Tool Hub

o Close QuickBooks.

o Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub file.

o Open the file you downloaded (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).

o Follow the on-screen steps to install and agree to the terms and conditions.

o When the installation finishes, double-click the icon on your Windows desktop to open the tool hub.

From the Tool Hub, run the 3371 Error Fix

o In the QuickBooks Tool Hub, select Installation Issues.

o Select 3371 Error Fix and then Select OK.

o Start QuickBooks Desktop and open your data file.

Clean install QuickBooks Desktop

Clean install QuickBooks Desktop. If you still see the error after a clean install, you will need to get in touch with a qualified IT professional or contact Microsoft as there may be damage to your Windows Operating System.