How to Resolve QuickBooks Error 3140?

QuickBooks Enterprise is one of the most powerful accounting software which offers numerous benefits to its users like advance inventory, flexibility to scale up to 30 users, various tools for quick and easier accounting. But sometimes you may face issues with the software and one of the issues which is mostly faced in QuickBooks Enterprise 16 is Error 3140.

So, in this blog post, we will be looking at the reason for the Error 3140 in QuickBooks Enterprise hosting and the solution to resolve it.

Result from Error 3140

• The active program window stars to crash
• If the program is running on PC/Laptop/Notebook, it can also crash
• You get an error message which shows ‘Error3140’
• Your window becomes slow and responds late to your mouse or keyboard input
• The system can also freeze for couple of seconds

This error can occur during the program installation. You can face this issue when starting up or shutting down your PC. You can also encounter the problem when you are conducting the window operating system. But you should always make a note of the how and when this error is appearing because it will help you while troubleshooting this problem.

The Basic Reasons for Error 3140

• If the installation of the QuickBooks software is incomplete or the download of QB software is corrupted, then you can face this error
• Making changes in the QuickBooks can also result in this type of error
• Malware infection is another big reason for Error 3140

How to Fix the Error 3140
Now after understanding the various things about Error 3140, now it’s time to go through the troubleshooting process of this error. But you should know that this that the process of resolving the Error 3140 is time-consuming and you should follow the steps as they are otherwise you may face problems.

• Firstly you will need to repair the all the Registry entries which are associated with Error 3140.
• After that, go through a proper scanning of your computer so that you can know that whether your system is malware infected or not.
• Then remove the unnecessary files from your Temporary files, folders and Disk Cleanup.
• Then go through all your drivers and update them to the latest versions.
• You should also preserve the previous settings. For doing so, you will need to set a restore point in your windows system and then use it when you need to undo the system.
• Check the windows programs which are associated with QuickBooks, uninstall them and then reinstall.
• Then run File checker on Windows System.
• Go for the latest windows updates.
• Finally, you will need to conduct a clean windows installation.

By going through the above-mentioned process, you will be able to resolve the Error 3140 from your QuickBooks Enterprise and you wouldn’t face the problem of freezing or crashing of your system which acts as a major drawback for your business.

Preeti

​​Preeti is a technical content writer who is currently associated with Cloudwalk. She spends most of the time of her day in the world of cloud computing and accounting software. Her vast experience in the field of cloud software and her love for IT has allowed her to become a major contributor on most of the knowledge based cloud platforms.