You might be experiencing a QuickBooks error 3371 and need to take action quickly! In this article, we will provide the best possible solution to fix QuickBooks error 3371 Status code 11118.

What is QuickBooks Error 3371?

When QuickBooks Desktop gets damaged, there is an EntitlementdataStore.ecml file that contains the property license and whenever you try to access or activate it at this time with 3371 error code displayed on-screen - creates lots of issues for both users as well as businesses who depend upon their accounts being functional.

Signs of 3371, 11118 Error Code in QuickBooks:

The error code 3371 is known to impact the software badly. However, there are some signs that will help you identify this problem easily and quickly!

The first sign of an issue with your QuickBooks installation might be when it stops unexpectedly during a session or even just after opening up for business without any warning whatsoever - especially if things were running smoothly beforehand too; another clue could come from receiving alerts about unexpected messages coming into inboxes instead days' worth at once (just as they're supposed to do).

• You will not able to access your QuickBooks Desktop.
• QuickBooks error 3371 messages will appear with a different status code. Like;
• Could not initialize license properties. Error 3371: QuickBooks could not load the license data properly. This may be caused by missing or damaged files.
• Could not initialize license properties properly. [Error 3371, Status Code -11118] QuickBooks could not load the license data. This may be caused by missing or damaged files.
• 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 on your computer.

Why Does QuickBooks Error 3371 Occurs?

Every software has some technical issue and every error has a reason. Like that, error 3371 has also some reasons as well. Let’s know, what leads the QuickBooks Desktop error code 3371.

Missing File Qbregistration.dat: This installation file contains your software license information. Intuit search for this particular file, every time it is active. By any means, if this gets damaged; you may face this issue

Solutions to Fix 3371 Error Code in QuickBooks:

This error code creates a lot of problems in QuickBooks, but it can be fixed easily. Here in this article, we have mentioned some tested and possible solutions offered by experts to solve the 3371 "Error Code". But before then make sure;

• Your Windows has been updated. If it is not so then QuickBooks Desktop installation can fail or become damaged.
• Check there may be a corrupt Windows operating system if you have received the message again.

Solution 1: Run QuickBooks Tool Hub

Step 1: Download and Install the Tool Hub

• First, quit the QuickBooks Desktop.
• Download the latest version of QuickBooks Tool Hub
• Save the file anywhere you can find it easily (such as your Downloads folder or your Windows desktop).
• Open the downloaded file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
• Now Go with all the on-screen steps to install and agree to the terms and conditions.
• When your installation completes, double-click the icon on your Windows desktop to open the tool hub

Step 2: Run the 3371 Error Fix

• After opening the Tool Hub, click on the Installation Issues.
• And select the ‘3371 Error Fix‘ option.
• Then click the ‘OK‘ option.
• Now, start your QuickBooks Desktop and open your data file.

Solution 2: Perform a Clean Installation

If you already downloaded the QuickBooks Tool Hub latest version then just go to the ‘Installation issue‘ section. And click on the ‘Clean Install Tool‘. The tool will run automatically and will perform the task to clean the installation of the QuickBooks Desktop.

Solution 3: Rename the Entitlement File

For Windows XP Users

If you are a Windows XP user, then follow the below steps;

• First, go to the Start button and then click on Run.
• Later, Copy and paste this path to find the Entitlement DataStore.ecml file: “C: Documents and Settings AllUsersApplication DataIntuitEntitlement Clientv2”.
• Next, click Ok.
• You can now ‘Rename the “Entitlement DataStore.ecml” file.

Solution 4: Delete .ecml File

If you have the issue in.ECML file then follow the steps to delete it;

• Press Window key + R on the keyboard.
• After that, a window will open. Enter (or copy and paste) here C:\ProgramData\Intuit\Entitlement Client\v8
• You will see window explorer at the following location
• After opening this just delete this ecml file. Do a right-click and select Delete. Close the window now.
• After performing this step, Run QuickBooks, Register the product again.

This is a quick and easy way to solve the problem and fix QuickBooks error 3371!