How to settle QuickBooks error number 361

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What is QuickBooks error number 361

When QuickBooks errors arise, when you are working with your QuickBooks Software can be frustrating as it disables you to further your business process. In this article, we will be highlighting one such common error particularly known as the QuickBooks error number 361. The content contains the symptoms, causes, and resolution steps of QuickBooks error number 361.

How to Fix Quickbooks error number 361

Symptoms of QuickBooks error number 361

The following symptoms will experience when QuickBooks error number 361 occurs:

  • “Error 361”will appear on the Window and crashes the running program.
  • Your system regularly crashes with error number 361 when running the program.
  • Windows starts to run slowly and react slowly to keyboard or mouse input.
  • The computer freezes for some time.

Causes of QuickBooks error number 361

  • Corrupt QuickBooks software download or unfinished installation.
  • Corrupt Windows registry
  • Malware or virus infection
  • If QuickBooks-related files deleted unknowingly by another program.

How to settle QuickBooks error number 361

QuickBooks error number 361 can be caused because of a variety of reasons, thus it is vital to resolve every probable cause to avoid encountering the error again. You can follow the following resolutions to settle QuickBooks error number 361.

  1. Repair Registry Entries connected with Error number 361

Create a backup by exporting the part of the registry connected to Error number 361. Follow the steps:

  • Click on the Start button and in the search box enter Command.
  • Hold the CTRL-Shift key and press ENTER.
  • Click on Yes in the dialogue box
  • Enter regedit in the box and press ENTER.
  • Click on the Error 361-connected key in the Registry Editor that needs back up.
  • Open the File menu and select Export.
  • View the list in Save Inand select a folder in which to save the QuickBooks backup key.
  • Enter a name in the box File Name
  • View Export Range and ensure the chosen branch is selected.
  • Click on Save.
  • The file will be saved with .reg file extension
  1. Clean Out System Junk

Follow the steps to run Disk Cleanup:

  • Press the Start
  • Enter command inside the search box
  • Hold the CTRL-Shift key and press ENTER.
  • Click on Yes in the dialogue box
  • Enter clean mgr in the box and press ENTER.
  • The Disk Cleanup dialogue box will be displayed with a sequence of checkboxes.
  • Checkmark the boxes that you want to clean then press on OK.
  1. Run Windows System File Checker

Follow the steps given below:

  • Press the Start
  • Enter command inside the search box
  • Hold the CTRL-Shift key and press ENTER.
  • Click on Yes in the dialogue box
  • Enter SFC /scan now in the box and press ENTER.
  • The System File Checker begins to scan for Error number 361 as well as another system file that may hold the problems
  • You need to follow the commands on the Window
  1. Install all Windows Updates Available

In order to check for any Windows Updates follow the steps:

  • Press the Start
  • Enter update in the search box and press ENTER.
  • You will see the Windows Updatedialogue
  • Check for any updates available, if it is, click on the Install Updates button
  1. Also, attempt Clean Windows Installation

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