Countermeasures for QuickBooks sync manager not working issue
QuickBooks uses the Intuit Sync Manager to update the company file data on the Intuit servers. It helps maintain a stable data flow between the software and the servers. Users sometimes face problems using the software due to the QuickBooks sync manager not working on their computer. This will cause error messages to occur repeatedly on the screen whenever the data sync fails. If you also come across this issue on your QuickBooks, read this entire blog to find out the reasons the sync manager malfunctions and the methods to repair it.
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Reasons
1. The reasons QuickBooks develops issues while syncing data with the Intuit servers are mentioned underneath-QuickBooks fails to access the location of the sync manager folder and its contents.
2. Windows Firewall stops Intuit sync manager’s processes in the background.
3. Network issues can also cause the sync between QuickBooks and Intuit servers to fail.
Solutions
The methods given below will help you terminate the error and restart your data sync in QuickBooks-
Solution 1- Rename the Intuit Sync Manager folder
Data sync in QuickBooks might fail if the software isn’t allowed to access the Sync Manager folder to process the files inside. This can happen due to restrictions of the folder permissions or incorrect setup of the directory. This issue can be resolved by running the software in Admin mode to bypass the restrictions and changing the name of the sync manager folder. You’ll find the folder inC:\Users\AppData\Local\intuit\SyncManager. Proceed with the following steps-
1. Go to the above location and right-click on the sync manager folder.
2. Click Rename and type ‘.old’ at the end of the folder name.
3. Type QuickBooks in the search panel and right-click on the launch icon in the results.
4. Click Run as Administrator in the options.
5. Try to sync your data again when QuickBooks opens.
If the data sync fails again, jump to the next solution.
Solution 2- Edit QuickBooks preferences and remove Intuit Sync Manager
QuickBooks can also struggle to sync the data due to minor glitches, network issues due to system settings, or lousy connection. The error is repetitive and stops you from performing other tasks too. A way to prevent the problem is by removing Intuit Sync Manager from QuickBooks preferences, which stops it from continuously syncing data and developing errors. Use the steps given below-
1. Click the Edit menu in your QuickBooks.
2. Select Preferences in the options list and tap Integrated Applications.
3. Navigate to the Company Preferences tab and select Intuit sync manager.
4. Hit Remove.
Once the QB preferences are set, apply these steps to remove the sync settings.
5. Click the Help option in QuickBooks and select Manage data sync.
6. Tap the Clear sync settings options and click Yes.
Conclusion
This brings us to the completion of our blog that explains the causes of QuickBooks sync manager not working on your system. We hope you applied the counter methods included in the blog and your QuickBooks is running free from errors now .
If you are troubled by any issues while using the methods, contact a QB support team at +1-855-948-3646.