Rectification Steps for Error Code C=343 In QuickBooks

QuickBooks users have been lately receiving Error C=343 when trying to open their company files. This error obstructs any financing operations on QuickBooks as the user is unable to access his/her company files. After reading this thorough blog, users will lean all the relevant methodologies to troubleshoot QuickBooks error C=343.

If the error still doesn’t get fixed, then our QuickBooks ProAdvisors will aid you through the troubleshooting process.

Solutions For Fixing QuickBooks Error C=343

Checkout these quick solution methods in order to resolve the QuickBooks error message C=343:

Solution 1: Update QuickBooks

One of the most frequent causes of this QuickBooks error notice appearing on your screen is an out-of-date version of QuickBooks. You must update the QuickBooks program with the most recent patch to resolve this.

The update process must be completed before QuickBooks can be reopened. This method may be enough to fix the QuickBooks Company file access problem. If it doesn't work, try the next choice.

Solution 2: Register MSXML.Dll

Steps for a 32-bit framework:

•        Press the "Windows + R" simultaneously.

•        In the Run command box, type ‘Regsvr32 MSXML.dll’ and hit on the Enter key.

·         When the registration is done, the pop up will show up on the screen stating ‘’Successfully completed".

·         Try out the usual accounting operations on QuickBooks to see if Error C 343 is fixed.

Steps for 64-bit framework:

•        Type "cmd" in the Run Window to open the command prompt.

•        Now, type "Regsvr 32 MSXML3.dll" and "Regsvr 32 MSXML4.dll".

•        When both the files are registered, run QuickBooks again. Error code C 343 should be sorted out at this stage.

 

Solution 3: Set up the latest MSXML component

•        From Microsoft's official website, download the latest MSXML version.

•        Double-click on the downloaded.exe file of the MSXML component and get it successfully installed on the system.

•        Now, re-run the QuickBooks program once again.

 

Solution 4: Opening QuickBooks in the Safe Mode

•        Use Windows Safe Mode to launch QuickBooks. For that, follow the directions below:

•        Open the Run box and type msconfig.

•        Then, click on selective startup mode, and hit on the Apply option.

•        Now, restart the system, and choose the c option in the Advanced Boot up Options.

•        After that, use QuickBooks and observe if QuickBooks Error C=343 is still existent.

 

Solution 5: Disable Windows Compatibility Mode

•        Right-click on the QuickBooks icon and then select "Properties."

•        Next, select the Compatibility tab.

•        You must check the box labeled "Run this software in compatibility mode".

•        Follow up by hitting on Ok.

•        Perform the operations that causes Error C=343 previously.

 

Solution 6: Getting the company file overhauled

•        The first step is to download QuickBooks Tool Hub.

•        Save the Tool Hub setup file and double-click on it to install the tool.

•        Start the Tool Hub and navigate to the "QuickBooks File Doctor" under the "Company File Issues".

•        Select company files suspected of having technical issues after clicking on the "Browse" option.

•        After that, hit on the option to "Check File Damage".

•        Click on the option to "Diagnose File" and let the tool perform its operation of diagnosing and fixing Error C=343 in QuickBooks.

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With that, it is time to conclude this article on the various measures to rectify Error C=343 in QuickBooks. If users still come across any unexpected issues in QuickBooks, they should call our QuickBooks error support team of experts at the helpline 1-800-761-1787.