QuickBooks error code 3371 status code 11118 is an error caused when the QuickBooks system file entitlementDataStore.ecml gets damaged somehow. And also, it contains the license properties of the QuickBooks desktop. This error code comes up with an error message:

Could not initialize license properties. Error 3371: QuickBooks could not load the license data. This may be caused by missing or damaged files.

Such an error can also be seen due to incorrect shut down of the system, while the software is open for some reasons. Moreover, QuickBooks fails to sync the license properties every time you open the QuickBooks and the QuickBooks error code 3371 might show up on the screen. If you are also facing such an issue, then continue reading this post.

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Factors causing the QuickBooks error 3371

The user might end up in such an error due to the following factors:

• QuickBooks tries to read damaged QBregistration.dat each time
• Damaged MSXML component
• Antivirus program blocking the software
• QuickBooks stops working
• Or the user lost the internet connection to the QuickBooks company file

Steps to fix the QuickBooks error 3371: Status Code 11118

The user can get rid of the QuickBooks error 3371 and status code 11118 by deleting the ecml file. The steps involved in this are:

• The first step is to press Windows + R keys
• And then enter the path C:\ProgramData\Intuit\Entitlement Client\v8 in the window

• After that windows explorer will open with the above address
• Once done with that delete the ecml file and close windows

• The last step is to run QuickBooks and register the item again

Alternate method

Another method can be to update windows operating system. The steps to be followed are:

• First of all, click on start tab
• And select all programs and click on windows update
• Now, click on check for updates

• Lastly, reinstall and update QuickBooksdesktop to latest release

It is believed that the QuickBooks error 3371 and status code 11118 might be resolved till now, with the help of the steps listed above.

However, if the error continues to trouble you, then feel free to speak to our professionals and they will guide you through the process to fix the error without any further hassle. Give us a call directly at our toll-free QuickBooks enterprise tech support number i.e.1-800-761-1787, and leave the rest on our team.

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