Could not Load the License Data

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Seeing the error message like ‘Accounting Software could not load the license data’, you may have stopped for a while to think why this occurred. And, if you are new to Accounting Software, you may have felt utter disappointment. This is, certainly, not an unsolvable issue, but you can do nothing to resolve it if you are not familiar with why this is occurring and what its solution is. But that should not compel you to leave the issue unsolved. The troubleshooting links are available on the Accounting Software Assistance page. You can find it and apply to resolve the issue.

Causes Of The Error

If you know what is causing the issue, you may solve it without even taking the help of the troubleshooting links. The present error occurs due to following reasons:

1. Missing or Damaged Components

  • Dat: containing the Accounting Software license information, this is the desktop installation file. The ‘Accounting Software could not load the license data’ issue may occur if this file has been damaged.
  • MSXML: As the important Microsoft component, this is indispensable to run Accounting Software Desktop. If this is damaged, you may get encounter the issue in question here.

2. Outdated software

If the Windows operating system is outdated, it may fail to Assistance Accounting Software and you may get the present error.

  • Antivirus software: The security software may Quarantine some Accounting Software files leading to the issue.

3. Interruption of Anti-virus

The security software may Quarantine some of the Accounting Software files that lead to this error.

4. Try to open unsaved file

Users are trying to open the file without saving it.

Solutions of The Error – Accounting Software Could not Load the License Data

Here, you can find the easy and relevant resolutions to remove this error. The only suggestion is to follow the steps in the sequence order for all solutions.

1️⃣ Run the Accounting Software Tool Hub

This helps you to fix all common errors but it is recommended you use this tool on Windows 10 and it should have 64-bit.

Total Time: 3 minutes

Step A : Download and Install the QuickBooks Tool Hub

▪ Initially, Close Accounting Software 
▪ It is suggested that download the most recent version (1.4.0.0) of QuickBooks Tool Hub
▪ Save the file somewhere so that you can easily able to find it
▪ Now open the downloaded file named “QuickBooksToolHub.exe
▪ You should also be required to agree to the terms and conditions that are asked
▪ Before that, Perform the on-screen appear instruction to proceed further 
▪ Once the installation process completes then double-click on the icon in order to open the Tool Hub.

Step B : Run the 3371 Error Fix from the Tool Hub

As the error code 3371 also named as Accounting Software could not load the License data. So don’t confuse it with the name of the error code.

▪ The very first select the Installation Issues inside the Accounting Software Tool Hub
▪ Next, Choose the 3371 error fix
▪ Now, Click on the “Ok” button 
▪ At last, Restart Accounting Software Desktop and try to open the data file.


2️⃣ Clean Install Accounting Software Desktop

Many users prefer clean installing so here are the steps that you can apply to get rid of this error.

Step A : Collect all Accounting Software product related information

  • Download the installer as per your Accounting Software version
  • Have your handy license number. 
  • If you purchased a digital version it should be on the original packaging or in the purchase confirmation email. Also, note down the product and year as well as version

Step B : Reinstall Accounting Software Desktop

There are certain things you need to keep in mind such system requirements, decide which install type is right for you. Once you install Accounting Software Desktop it asks you to activate and update it.  

In case, the above don’t fix the issue then go with the next solutions. This may help you to overcome Accounting Software could not load the License data.


3️⃣ Install the latest Updates for Windows

  • Firstly, Go to Windows logo 
  • Then pick “All Programs” and then press “Update to Windows.
  • When the windows update process is complete.
  • Lastly, You can restart Accounting Software and verify whether the error is resolved or not.

After completing the above solutions then you may try modifying the settings of the Antivirus that you have installed in the system.

The above mentioned troubleshooting methods will, surely, enable you eliminate the issue. In case you fail to solve the problem, you are most welcome to get the Assistance from the Accounting Software experts.


What is a License file in Accounting Software❔

✔ QBrefistration.dat is a QB desktop installation file that contains license information that is retrieved and validated every time Accounting Software Desktop is activated. You can browse to the folder where qbregistration. Dat should be located. Location: C:\ProgramData\Common Files\Intuit\Accounting Software.

How do I enter a license number in Accounting Software❔

✔ Actually, users need to enter a license number during installation of Accounting Software. To do so, you need to go through these: initially, download Accounting Software Desktop and then select yes to all. After that select next and now agree to the Software License Agreement, then select next. Now, enter the appropriate License and Product numbers, then hit next. Select the type of installation for the computer. Select where you will be using Accounting Software.

How Do I Find Product Information for Accounting Software Desktop❔

✔ Firstly, open Accounting Software Desktop and then press the key F2. Now, look for the product name, license number, product number within the product information window. Check out for the release that you can find at the end of the product name. At last, also look out for the version that is available in the version used in the file section.