QuickBooks BEX Error: Here Are the 4 Solutions to Fix It

The application may display a QuickBooks BEX error when a program on your system tries to store much data in a memory block. This error can cause QB to crash immediately, interrupting your work. 

When the error occurs the program will list BEX as the Problem Event Name and qbw32.exe as the application name. 

On your screen, you will see an error message similar to the following: “QuickBooks has stopped working. Windows can check online for a solution to the problem.” 

Now, let’s move on to the next segment, where we will explore the most common reasons that can lead to the QuickBooks has stopped working BEX error in the application.

Reasons Behind the Error BEX in QuickBooks Desktop

The following are possible reasons why QB may stop working and display a BEX error: 

  1. The QBWUSER.INI file is damaged or missing 

  2. QuickBooks Desktop program files are severely damaged 

  3. The Windows operating system itself is corrupted or damaged

  4. The system’s hard drive is corrupted

  5. The company name exceeds the allowed character limit

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4 Recommended Resolutions You Can Try to Rectify the QuickBooks BEX Error

Go through the below-mentioned solutions that you will use to remove the QuickBooks BEX error from your screen:

Solution 1: Run the QB install diagnostic tool 

  1. Download and install the newest version of the QuickBooks Tool Hub > click Ctrl + J to open your device’s download folder 

  2. Double-tap the downloaded QuickBooksToolHub.exe file

  3. Agree to the terms and conditions to start the installation 

  4. Go through the on-screen guidelines to complete the installation process

  5. As installed, you have to close all background programs > move to your Desktop 

  6. Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub by tapping its icon, or use Windows Search if it’s not visible 

  7. In the Tool Hub, tap the Installation Issues tab > pick QuickBooks install Diagnostic Tool

  8. Go through the on-screen steps that appear on your screen and permit the tool to repair any damaged installation components 

  9. At last, restart your device and check whether the QuickBooks BEX error has been resolved

Solution 2: Utilise the Quick Fix My Program

  1. Visit the official Intuit website to download and install QuickBooks Tool Hub 

  2. Open the download.exe file > run the installation 

  3. As the installation is complete > open the Tool Hub 

  4. Go through the Program Problems tab > select Quick Fix My Program > run it rectify the issue

Solution 3: Reedit the name of the QB company file 

  1. Tap the Windows icon > hit Windows + E simultaneously to open Windows File Explorer 

  2. Go through to the QB folder in the C: drive or go to \Users\[User Name]\AppData\Local\Intuit\QuickBooks

  3. Locate the QBWUSER.ini file > right-tap on it

  4. Select Rename > add .old to the file name > save it

Solution 4: Launch the system file checker

  1. Log in to Windows using an administrator account

  2. Click Windows + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box 

  3. Mention the cmd > hit Enter to open the command prompt 

  4. In the Command Prompt, you have to type SFC/SCANNOW > click the Enter button 

  5. The System File Checker(SFC) tool will start running and scan your system files for any issues 

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Conclusion 

In this blog, we will cover the best and the quick solutions that will help you to fix the QuickBooks BEX error on your desktop and understand the reasons behind its occurrence. However, if you want to seek more expert advice, you need to dial +1(855)-510-6487 and connect with the team, who will help you instantly to fix all the issues.


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Alastor Moody is a tech-savvy accounting professional at Asquare Cloud Hosting who enjoys resolving technical issues. For more than a decade, he has been addressing errors and glitches in accounting software and helping clients do the same.