Description
QuickBooks error code 179 is a technical issue in QuickBooks which mostly occurs while connecting to the bank account through QuickBooks. It may also appear while taking the backup of the Company files in QuickBooks. Soon after the appearance of the error message, all the unsaved processes and changes are lost and QuickBooks experiences a sudden shutdown. The error message which appears is “QuickBooks Error Code 179 During Backup forcing Rebuild”. The error message suggests that the user should go for the rebuild tool for resolving the data integrity issues maligning the Company file. Go through this comprehensive article to know more.
What signs indicate QuickBooks Error 179?
The noticeable signs are:
- Unable to connect to the ban through QuickBooks.
- Not able to create a backup of the Company files.
- This error can also occur when downloading certain transactions via QuickBooks.
- QuickBooks and the system at times freeze for several minutes when performing specific operations like connecting to the bank or backing up the company files.
What are the causes of QuickBooks Rebuild Error 179?
Although the list of causes is unending, in recent times the error has mostly been encountered due to the following causes:
- The login credentials provided while connecting bank with QuickBooks are incorrect.
- Incomplete QuickBooks installation.
- The user is making attempts of connecting the bank via different QB Desktop accounts.
- Over-accumulation of junk files within the computer can also be attributed to this error.
