QuickBooks Error Code C=272 typically occurs when running the QuickBooks verify data and rebuild utilities. This error has also been encountered by users during opening of the memorized report. This error can result in data and report damage and as such, it needs to be resolved at an earliest.

Causes of QuickBooks Error Code C=272

Before taking a direct leap onto the various troubleshooting methods to fix QuickBooks Error C=272, users should first go through the various provocative causes leading to the error. These include:

• Data damage or when QuickBooks has moved a report.
• Printing forms like 1099 or W2.
• Conversion issues with memorized reports.
• Verify or rebuild data utility-related issues
• Damaged or corrupted QuickBooks Company data file.
• Converting a memorized report using an older version of QuickBooks.
• Issues encountered during the conversion process.
• Corrupted or damaged essential data files associated with QuickBooks.

Guidelines to Fix QuickBooks Error Code C=272

Follow up the procedure enumerated in this article to fix QuickBooks Error C=272, once and for all.

Step 1: Open the QuickBooks Sample Company File

• Initially, run QuickBooks Desktop as an admin.
• Now, press and keep holding the 'Ctrl' key while opening QuickBooks.
• When the 'No Company Open' screen appears, release the 'Ctrl' key.

• Click on the 'Open Sample File' option.
• Select a sample file from the list and click on the option to 'Open Sample File.'

Step 2: Disable Compatibility Mode for QuickBooks

• Initiate by right-clicking on the QuickBooks Desktop icon.
• Follow up by clicking on the 'Properties.'

• After that, head for the 'Compatibility' tab.

• Herein, the user needs to uncheck the 'Run Program in compatibility mode' option.

• At the end, click on 'Ok.'
• If the checkbox is already unchecked, click on 'Cancel.'

Step 3: Disable Compatibility Mode for the 'qbw32.exe' File

• Access the QuickBooks folder by right-clicking the Desktop icon of QuickBooks and hitting on Properties. Thereafter, click on Open File Location.
• When you are within the QuickBooks folder, choose the 'qbw32.exe' file and right-click on it.

• Now, proceed by opting for 'Properties' and thereafter, click on the 'Compatibility' tab.
• Uncheck the 'Run program in compatibility mode' option.
• Follow up by hitting on 'Ok.'

Step 4: Update QuickBooks to the Latest Version

It is also recommended that users get their installed copy of QuickBooks Desktop updated to the latest version. The steps for the same are given as under:

• Run QuickBooks Desktop as an admin.
• After that, visit the help tab.
• Follow up by clicking on 'Update QuickBooks.'

• Users should then mark the box beside Reset update,
• Finally, tap on the Get update option.

• When the updates have successfully been downloaded, the user needs to restart QuickBooks to initiate the installation of the updates.

Conclusion

The 4 tried-and-tested methods discussed within the purview of this article should help users to fix QuickBooks Error C=272. If you come across any technical difficulties, just give our QuickBooks desktop error support experts a call at 1-800-615-2347.

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