Errors in QuickBooks are pretty common. While some of the errors are related to the Company files or update process, other occur out of vacuum. While the former show comprehensive error messages containing the source of errors, the latter come up abruptly. Present discussion shall throw light on one such error - Error 539.
This error notifies the user with a message stating “Error 539: QuickBooks encountered a problem and needs to close.’’ With that, QuickBooks abruptly closes. In this blog, our prime endeavor will be to fix QuickBooks Error code 539, and also explain the signs and symptoms related to this error.
What are the relevant Signs of QuickBooks error 539?
Some of the noticeable signs of this error are:
- This error generally appears when the user is using QuickBooks and the program suddenly crashes or closes and the error message indicating Error 539 appears.
- Also, the computer experiences frequent lagging and crashing.
- Another possible trigger is when the system takes a lot of time to process user inputs.
What are the fixes for QuickBooks Error 539?
This error can be resolved by implementing the methods listed out in this section. Do a thorough and careful reading and implement the steps in the same order.
Solution 1: Uninstall and Reinstall MS Visual C++ package
- You need to first visit the Control Panel, and therein, go to Programs and Features.
- You now have to look for Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package and click on it.
- Followed by click on Uninstall/Change.
- Click on Uninstall. Proceed as per the instructions that come on the screen and uninstall the program completely.
- When the program is uninstalled, turn off the system and restart it.
- Also delete the folder of Visual C++ package and now go for a fresh installation from the official website of Microsoft.
- Just make sure to choose the correct version of the program which is compatible with your system.
- After a successful installation, run QB again and check if error code 539 still appears at the same step where it was occurring previously.
Solution 2: Use the Disk Cleanup tool
- The very first step is to hit a click on the Start menu, and then type “Cleanup”.
- And then, hit a click on the Disk Cleanup tool to open it.
- Moving ahead, you need to choose the C drive from the dropdown menu, then proceed with the cleanup.
- In the next window, hit a click on Temporary files and proceed ahead.
- The process will take ample time till conclusion.
- Once done with that, run QB and check if QuickBooks Error 539 was successfully fixed.
Solution 3: Set up Payroll Updates
- In the very first step you need to run QB and then click on Get Payroll Updates option.
- Further, go for the Update option.
- When the update is done, start QB again.
Solution 4: Remove conflicting programs
Programs that conflict with QuickBooks processes should be uninstalled. Although such programs are difficult to recognize, the user should uninstall unauthorized programs or the ones that have been set up on the system without user’s knowledge. The steps are:
- Under this process, go to Control Panel, and go to the Programs and Features.
- Heading forward, choose the programs that are suspected.
- And further, hit a click on Uninstall/Change and then uninstall.
- Do this for all the unauthorized programs.
- When all the programs are uninstalled, restart the computer and then run QuickBooks once again.
Solution 5: Use the System File Check tool
- Start with opening the command prompt through the Start menu.
- Therein, simply type “SFC/scannow” and press Enter key.
- Once done with that, now wait for the operation to end.
- When completed, launch QuickBooks.
Conclusion
That brings an end to this blog. It discussed the various ways to fix QuickBooks Error 539. If you want to connect to our QuickBooks desktop error support team, simply give us a call at the helpline i.e., 1-800-761-1787.
