How to Resolve QuickBooks Unexpected Error 5

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How to resolve QuickBooks Unexpected Error 5?
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Stumbled upon QuickBooks unexpected Error 5 and
unable to decide what to do? Well, this situation
is usually faced when installing hardware, or
when opening or running other functions in
QuickBooks desktop point of sale. The user might
come across Status code 5 or System error code
5 Access denied. There can be a couple of reasons
behind the occurrence of the QuickBooks
unexpected error 5, a few of which we will be
discussing later in this article. Thus, if you
are interested in knowing the causes and quick
fixes to QuickBooks unexpected error 5. However,
an alternate for the same can be to get in touch
with a team of professionals at our toll-free
customer support number i.e. 1(888)351-0999.
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Trigger to the QuickBooks unexpected error 5
As we said before, there can be a handful of
factors causing this error, which includes the
ones listed below

• Any sort of virus or malware attack
• Or if the system shuts down incorrectly
• Also, if there are invalid entries in the windows
  registry
• Moreover, improper installation of QuickBooks
  leads to unexpected error 5
• Registry entry or system file gets deleted
  mistakenly

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Methods to Fix Unexpected error 5 in call to
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There can be a few methods implemented in order
to tackle the QuickBooks error code 5. Let us
explore each of the methods one by one
Solution 1 Ensuring to provide access to file
share

• For this, the user needs to open file explorer
  and right click on the folder where the company
  file is saved
• After that, select the properties and also click
  on sharing tab
• The next step is to select full or partial
  sharing based upon the business requirements
• Lastly, the user needs to click on apply and OK
  tab

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Solution 2 Using reimage repair tool
If none of the above methods worked, then the
user can make use of the reimage repair tool. The
steps involved in this process can be

• The very first step is to download the reimage
  repair tool
• And then, save the file on the desktop
• Followed by, right clicking the reimage repair
  tool link and selecting the option to save to the
  desktop
• After that, the user needs to move to the file
  location and then click yes when prompted
• Now, avoid marking the checkbox to start the
  automatic scan
• Once done with the above steps, the user needs to
  click on install and the tool will start scanning
• After that, the user can click on start repair
• The last step in the process is to restart the
  system and check if the error gets resolved or
  not.

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Solution 3 Using file QuickBooks file doctor tool
If the error persists, the user can make use of
the QuickBooks file doctor tool. The steps to do
so are

• The very first step is to download the QuickBooks
  file doctor tool. Or the user can also download
  the QuickBooks tool hub and access the tool from
  there.
• After installing the tool, it will open up on its
  own. Or the user can go to the start menu and
  open the tool.
• The next step is to search for the company file
  from drop down list
• And then select the check file damage only and
  also click on diagnose file option
• The user is then required to enter the admin
  password if asked.
• The tool will start with the process to repair
  the error.
• The process might take some time. Once the
  process ends, check if the error is resolved or
  not

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Conclusion
This drives us to the conclusion of this article,
where we expect that the information stated above
might be enough to fix QuickBooks unexpected
error 5. However, if the error continues to
trouble you even after carrying out the methods
above, then make sure to consult a professional
immediately. You can call us right away at our
QuickBooks desktop support number i.e.
1(888)351-0999. We are a team of experts and
certified ProAdvisors, who work round the clock
to provide the best possible support services.
Thus, feel free to call us at any point of time,
we will be happy to help you.