Here is the manual method to fix .Net Framework issues when using QuickBooks Desktop. So, before going to implement this manual method do perform the solutions of “QuickBooks Desktop Install Errors“. In case, you are still facing issues then go with their manual steps that are mentioned in this article.
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Steps for the Windows 8, 8.1, and 10 Operating System
- You have to close all the programs that are running on your system.
- Then click on the Windows Start menu button.
- In the search bar type Control Panel and press Enter button to open it.
- In the window of the Control Panel.
- Click on the Programs and Features option.
- Further, click on the Programs option or also click on Uninstall a Program that is just below the Programs heading.
- You get the list of all the installed applications but you don’t have to uninstall any program.
- Now, you have to search for the .NET Framework from the list.
Now, you have to check the configuration for both the versions of .NET Framework. These 2 versions are:
- .NET Framework 4.5 (or later)
- .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
Check for .NET Framework 4.5 (or later) Version
In this, if you see that the checkbox is not tick marked for .NET Framework (4.5 or later) version then do these steps:
- You have to check mark the checkbox.
- This helps you to witch on the .Net Framework 4.5 (or later).
- Then click on the OK button to save all the changes.
- After that, you have to restart your system.
In this, if the checkbox is already marked for .NET Framework 4.5 (or later) then the steps are mentioned here:
- You have to remove the check mark from the checkbox.
- It switch off the .NET Framework 4.5 (or later) version.
- Now make sure that you do not switch it on again.
- Click on the OK button to save these settings.
- Restart your system to refresh the changes.
- After that, when you sign in back into your Windows system after restart.
- Follow the steps that help you to again switch on the .NET Framework 4.5 or later version.
Check for .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Version
When the checkbox of .NET framework 3.5 SP1 is not tick marked so do these steps:
- You have to select the checkbox to tick mark the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.
- Now it turned on the .Net Framework 3.5 SP1.
- After that, click on the OK button to save all the changes.
- To refresh your system, restart it.
When the checkbox of .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 is tick marked; follow the steps below:
- Firstly, remove the tick mark from the checkbox named .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.
- It switches off the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.
- You do not have to turn it on.
- Click on the OK button that helps in saving all the changes.
- After that, restart your computer.
- When you are done restarting the computer then follow the steps to again switch on the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.
Steps for the Windows 7 Operating System
- In Windows 7 operating system.
- You have to close all the programs.
- Then open the Control Panel.
- In the Control Panel window.
- Click on the Programs and features option.
- Then click on Programs or click on Uninstall a program option.
- From the list of programs shown on your screen but we are not going to uninstall any program.
- Click on the option Turn Windows features ON or OFF.
- Search for the .NET Framework in the shown list of programs.
To check the settings for both versions of the .NET Framework. These 2 frameworks of Microsoft .NET are as follows:
- MS .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.
- MS .NET Framework 4.5 (or later).
Check for .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Version
When the checkbox of .NET framework 3.5 SP1 is not tick marked so do these steps:
- You have to select the checkbox to tick mark the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.
- Now it turned on the .Net Framework 3.5 SP1.
- After that, click on the OK button to save all the changes.
- To refresh your system, restart it.
When the checkbox of .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 is tick marked; follow the steps below:
- Firstly, remove the tick mark from the checkbox named .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.
- It switches off the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.
- You do not have to turn it on.
- Click on the OK button that helps in saving all the changes.
- After that, restart your computer.
- When you are done restarting the computer then follow the steps to again switch on the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.
Check for .NET Framework 4.5 (or later) Version
In this, if you are not able to search for .NET Framework 4.5 (or later) then do install the framework from Microsoft into your computer.
If you get the .NET Framework 4.5 (or later) on the list of programs into Control Panel. So you have to repair it.
Follow the steps to repair it.
- In the window of Programs and Features.
- Click on the MS .NET Framework 4.5 (or higher).
- Right-click on it and select the Uninstall/Change option.
- In the Uninstall Wizard, you have to choose the option Repair.
- Then follow the steps to repair the framework.
- Click on next after each step to continue.
- After finishing the repair process.
- Restart your Windows system.
Now, you are done with repairing the Microsoft .NET Framework. So open the QuickBooks Desktop and check for the errors.
In this article, you get to know how to fix the .NET Framework issues when using QuickBooks Desktop. There is the solution mentioned that you have to follow according to the version of the .NET Framework you are using. Also, check that it is switched on or off.
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How can I uninstall the Microsoft .NET Framework to .NET Framework issues when using QuickBooks Desktop?
In your Windows system.
Open the Control Panel.
Then click on Programs and Features.
Further, click on Programs.
You get a list of Programs installed on your computer.
Search and select the .NET Framework that you are using.
Right-click on it and then click the Uninstall/Change option.
In the uninstall Wizard window follow the steps.
After completing the uninstallation, restart your computer.
Does this Error “.NET Framework issues when using QuickBooks Desktop” happen in all the Versions or Editions of QuickBooks?
Yes, this error can happen in any of the QuickBooks versions (2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, and below versions) or editions (Pro, Premier, Accountant, Enterprise, etc.) that you are using. So you just have to go with the solution according to the Windows operating system you are using.
How to reinstall .NET Framework 4.5 (or later) after fixing the error “.NET Framework issues when using QuickBooks Desktop”?
To reinstall the software, you have to follow the steps mentioned as follows:
Open the File Explorer.
Then go to the Downloads folder.
Search for the installation file that you have downloaded.
If the file is not there then download it.
You have to save it in the default location that is Downloads folder.
Double-click on the downloaded file.
In the Install Wizard follow shown instructions to do the installation successfully.
When done, reboot your computer.