Fix QuickBooks Error Code C=343: Step-by-Step Solution

 

Are you facing QuickBooks Error C-343 whenever you try to open company files or some specific company file in the QuickBooks program. This error can be caused due to multiple reasons, and a large number of QB users have been suffering from this error lately. Notable reasons include damaged Microsoft components or QuickBooks not being updated to the latest version. The current blog shall delve into the different solutions for fixing QuickBooks Error code C=343 in an elaborate manner.

Solutions that can help troubleshoot QuickBooks Error code C=343

The solutions listed in this section have been tried-and –tested by our experts and these have successfully contributed towards the extermination of this error on most of the sample systems. So, keep reading and perform the solutions one-by-one on your system.

Solution 1: Updating QuickBooks

Since an outdated version of QuickBooks keeps users detached from the advanced features that come along with every new update, updating is a necessary recommendation for all users. Furthermore, updating QuickBooks can also help in resolving an array of different errors, including QuickBooks Error C=343. The procedure is given below:

· The initial step requires users to run QuickBooks as an admin. For this, the Desktop icon of QuickBooks needs to be right-clicked, followed by clicking on the Run as Administrator option.

· Now, when the QuickBooks window is open, the next step is to hit on the Help menu, followed by which the user is required to click on the option to Update QuickBooks Desktop.

· Also, make a choice on the checkmark besides the Reset update option, and once done with that, hit on Get Update tab to download the updates.

· Upon the completion of the updates, the user should restart QuickBooks to let the downloaded updates get installed automatically.

· Finally, re-run QuickBooks and make another attempt at opening the Company file for double-checking if updating QuickBooks actually proved effective in fixing Error C=343 in QuickBooks desktop.

Solution 2: Registering MSXML.Dll

The procedure for registering MSXML.dll file is given below:

32-bit O/S Framework

If you have a 32 bit version of the O/S set up on the system, the steps to follow are:

• Start off by pressing the Windows and R keyboard keys simultaneously.

• Within the Run box that opens after the previous action, the user needs to type “Regsvr32 MSXML.dll” in the box, followed by pressing Enter key.

· Once the registration is successfully completed, the user should open QuickBooks and then access the same company file which was inciting the ongoing error.

64 bit O/S Framework

The procedure to be followed for the 64 bit O/S users is:

• In the beginning, the user should open the Run box [Win + R short keys], and then type in “cmd” within the box. Followed by that, the user should hit the Enter key.

• The next step requires typing “Regsvr 32 MSXML3.dll” and “Regsvr 32 MSXML4.dll” in the command prompt and hit the Enter key.

• When the message confirming the registration of both the files shows, the user can run QuickBooks and open the company file again.

Solution 3: Updating MSXML and other Windows components

Outdated versions of the Windows components like MSXML or .NET Framework can trigger QuickBooks Error C 343. As such, the user should update these components either through the official website of Microsoft, or by conforming to the Windows Update feature. The latter approach is explained below:

· At first, hit on the Start button and then type “update”.

· After that, open the Windows Update feature by clicking on its icon.

· When the window for the same is open, the user should tap on the Check for updates tab.
 Subsequently, make a choice for all the updates that relate to MSXML, .NET Framework, and other Microsoft components.

· Now, proceed with the updates, and restart the PC once the download process for these updates is done.

· Upon restarting the computer, the downloaded updates will install automatically and the desktop screen will load only when all the updates have been successfully installed.

· Now, launch QuickBooks and open the Company file.

Solution 4: Running QuickBooks File Doctor

If the above methods fail to fix the error, a one-stop solution for the easy resolution of QuickBooks Error is to use the QuickBooks File Doctor tool, the steps for which are given below:

• Initiate by downloading QuickBooks Tool Hub from Intuit.

• When that is done, install the tool and open it.

• The subsequent step requires clicking on the Company File Issues tab and then opting for QuickBooks File Doctor.

• Subsequently, hit on the Browse button, and opt for the company file which was previously setting off the ground for Error code C=343.

• After making a selection for the file, the user should tap on the “Check File Damage” option.

• Also, hit on the “Diagnose File” option and wait for the culmination of the troubleshooting process. When all is done, run QuickBooks and open the company file again to check for the recurrence of this problem. In most of the cases, the error should be resolved. However, if it still bothers you, you should contact our QuickBooks experts.

Conclusion

Just ring a call to our proficient team of QuickBooks experts at the helpline i.e.,1–800–761–1787. Having served the industry for more than a decade, we have rendered our impeccable QuickBooks desktop error support services to clients across the globe.