QuickBooks Error Code 3140 usually appears during financial exchanges between QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale and QuickBooks Desktop. If you have received this error, read this blog post till the end to all the possible reasons and proven troubleshooting methods to fix QuickBooks error code 3140 it.

 

 

What causes QuickBooks Error Code 3140?

  • The download link of QuickBooks was either damaged or corrupt.
  • QuickBooks installation wasn’t performed appropriately, or the installation was Incomplete.
  • Your computer, hosting QuickBooks, is infected by malware or virus.
  • Windows registry and program files may be damaged.
  • QuickBooks-related files were deleted by other programs and applications.
  • Your computer wasn’t shut down appropriately after the last use.

 

5 DIY solutions to fix QuickBooks error code 3140

Following are the quickest solutions for QuickBooks error code 3140:

Solution 1: Scan your computer for malware and other infections

 

Run a full virus/malware scan on your computer to avoid any possible data damage or loss. Once the infected program(s) is spotted, fix them immediately, for they may hamper the performance of your accounting software as well as computer severely. See if the QuickBooks error message 3140 persists.

 

Solution 2: Clean the system junk files

  • Press the start button and type ‘cmd’ in the search box.
  • Press Ctrl+shift keys and a dialog box will pop up, then click Yes.
  • A black window will open and type ‘cleanmgr’ in the window.

 

  • Wait for the disk cleanup box to open, checkmark the boxes that are to be removed and click OK.

 

Solution 3: Install the latest system updates

  • Press the start tab and type ‘update’ in the search box and press enter
  • Click on Install Updates.

 

Solution 4: Update system drivers

  • Open Settings and select the Update and Security
  • Select Windows Update and then click check for updates.

 

  • A new driver will get downloaded and installed in the system on its own.

 

Solution 5: Run QuickBooks Verify/Rebuild Data Utility

Verify and Rebuild Data utilities in QuickBooks assist you in finding and fixing the data integrity issues in the program. It can resolve a wide range of common and critical issues that may cause QuickBooks Desktop to crash. If you are not sure how to use it, follow our detailed article on QuickBooks Verify & Rebuild Data Utility.

  • Open QuickBooks and go to Files followed by Utilities.
  • Select options and then Verify Data.
  • If the tool does not detect any error, your company file is fine and there is no need to run Rebuild Data.
  • If you receive an error message that says, “Your data has lost integrity” then the file is not in a good shape and needs to get fixed.
  • Go back to Files tab and click Utilities.
  • Select Rebuild Data from the available options.
  • Press OK on the information window
  • Follow the on-screen prompts and make the appropriate selections.
  • Wait while the Rebuild data tool is functioning and after you receive the “Rebuild has Completed” message, click OK.

 

 

If you are receiving QuickBooks Error code 3140 even after performing all the above solutions, there may be some other issues causing this error. Contact our QuickBooks error support number i.e., 1-800-615-2347 for advanced solutions.

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