How to Get Rid of QuickBooks Rebuild Data Error 179

QuickBooks is a robust application that helps small and mid-sized businesses to manage their daily business bookkeeping activities. Data is the most important asset for any business and QuickBooks Company file contains all the crucial information of a business. It might be frightening to get an error or damage in the QuickBooks company file but fortunately, we have a tool that repairs damage in the QuickBooks company file. One error that users encounter while repairing or rebuilding QuickBooks data file is error 179. In this article, we will show you how you can overcome this rebuild data error 179 in QuickBooks. Follow the complete article for detailed troubleshooting instructions.

What Cause QuickBooks Rebuild Data Error 179

1. Errors in the reports or invalid values in invoices and bills.
2. Some of the transactions are missing from the data file.
3. Payment errors in the data like a reoccurring payment have already been deposited.
4. Errors in the balance sheets.
5. QuickBooks Company File is damaged or corrupt.

Steps to Fix Error 179 in QuickBooks Desktop

Make sure to update the QuickBooks Desktop application to the latest version before proceeding with the troubleshooting steps.

Troubleshooting Step 1: Log out from your Online Banking Account

1. Open your online banking account and log out from it.
2. Make sure that no other user is logged in to your account from some other location.
3. To verify change your login password and then logout from your account.

Troubleshooting step 2: Clear Browsing Data from the Browser

1. Sign in as an administrator on your computer.
2. Open Google Chrome and navigate to the settings.
3. Select Erase all browsing data and history.
4. Once all the data is cleared, try signing in to your bank account once again.

Troubleshooting Step 3: Update your Bank in QuickBooks

1. Open QuickBooks and under the Tools, tab select Online Center.
2. Now select the bank account that is having the error.
3. Press Ctrl + F3 keys on your keyboard.
4. Now under the Online Center click Contact Info.
5. Click OK and update your banking information.
6. Update the login credentials and click Update.
7. Once the login information is changed, check if the issue has been resolved.

Troubleshooting Step 4: Repair Windows Registry

1. Press Windows + R key on the keyboard and type Regedit.
2. Press Yes hit Enter on your keyboard.
3. Locate the Error 179 registry in the registry editor and take a backup of the registry on your desktop.
4. From under the File menu click Export.
5. Save the registry file on your Desktop.
6. Try using QuickBooks again and check if the issue has been resolved.

In case if you are still facing the QuickBooks Error 179 even after following all the troubleshooting steps then we might need to take a closer look at the Windows you are using. We suggest you get in touch with us at our QuickBooks Desktop Customer Support Number (844)-888-4666 for quick help and support.