How to Resolve QuickBooks Error 80029c4a

by Jeremih Wade CEO

"This is a most common issue happening on with older versions of QuickBooks . QuickBooks Error 80029c4a is an unexpected error that occurs while opening the company file. Due to some recent updates in Avast, the antivirus program is removing some DLL files of QuickBooks, thereby, leaving the unexpected error. "

How is the Error 80029c4a caused?

An update for internet security was released by Microsoft that can modify the QB typelib.dll files. This error may be caused due to incorrect version of the .dll file.

Causes of the QuickBooks Error 80029c4a

The QB error 80029c4a occurs when the Desktop system file has been damaged or cannot be located.
At times, when an antivirus wrongly marks as QB Desktop system file as virus infected file.

Resolve the Quick Books 80029c4a Error

Solution 1: If you have an Antivirus Installed then follow the following steps:

Firstly, stop Avast Anti-Virus services by Clicking Start -> Select Run -> Type services.msc and then press Enter.

Click on each Avast running service and select Stop.

Fix the prefs.dll file from the Avast!! chest folder: Windows 8, 7 or Vista: C:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\chest Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AVAST Software\Avast\chest

The file should be rebuilt to the QuickBooks Program Files folder:
Windows 8, 7 or Vista: C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks 2013
Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks 2013

Finally run services.msc again and start the Anti-Virus services.

Solution 2: If Antivirus is not installed in your system:

Simply uninstall and reinstall QuickBooks software in your system. This will possibly allow QuickBooks to open successfully

Solution 3: If you want to resolve the error permanently, add Intuit folders to exceptions:

Open Avast Antivirus
Click Antivirus then click the File System Shield link.
Click the Settings.
Click Exclusions in the File System Shield Settings window.
Click on Browse button and then add the following Intuit folders

Windows 8/7/Vista:

C:\Program Files\Intuit

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit

C:\Program Data\Intuit

Windows XP:

C:\Program Files\Intuit

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Intuit

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\COMMON FILES\INTUIT

If these steps do not resolve the error scenario, perform a clean install of QuickBooks in your system, or call +1855-924-9508 QuickBooks Error 80029c4a support.