Windows firewall is blocking QuickBooks from opening. This is because QuickBooks is a security application and Windows firewall does not allow it to open.
Quickbooks POS Firewall – Firewall Configuration for QuickBooks Point of Sale
[ytvideo]How to fix the issue
QuickBooks 2009 is a sophisticated financial software, and as such, it can generate a great deal of traffic on your network. If your firewall is blocking QuickBooks from communicating with the Internet, you may need to adjust your firewall settings.
First, try opening a support ticket with your firewall vendor to see if they can provide a specific workaround for QuickBooks. If that fails, you may need to disable your firewall for QuickBooks in order to allow it to access the Internet. To do this, open the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security dialog box and select the “QuickBooks 2009” node. Click the “Open” button to allow QuickBooks access to the Internet.
What causes the issue
Windows firewall may be blocking Quickbooks from opening due to a rule that is configured to protect your computer from infection by malicious software.
What is the Windows Firewall
Windows Firewall is a security feature in Windows operating system. It protects your computer from unauthorized access, control, and data theft. The firewall protects your computer by blocking incoming and outgoing traffic.
Windows Firewall is enabled by default. To open the Windows Firewall, choose Start, All Programs, Windows Firewall, and then click on Windows Firewall.
In the left pane, you can see all the active firewall rules. The top row shows the rule name and the corresponding status (enable, disable, allow, or deny). The second row shows the protocol and the port number. The third row shows the destination IP address and the corresponding rule action (allow or deny).
The bottom pane shows the enabled and disabled services. The services are listed in the order in which they are loaded. The service name is followed by the status (running or not running).
How to add QuickBooks to the Windows Firewall exceptions list
If you are using Windows 8 or 10, and you are having difficulty connecting to QuickBooks, you may need to add it to the firewall exceptions list. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open the “Start” screen, type “firewall”, and press ENTER.
2. Click the “Windows Firewall” icon in the results.
3. On the “Windows Firewall” screen, click the “Exceptions” icon.
4. In the “Exceptions” dialog box, add the following lines:
“QuickBooks”=”*”
5. Click OK.
6. Restart your computer.
Now you should be able to connect to QuickBooks.
Common QuickBooks Firewall Issues
If your firewall is blocking QuickBooks from connecting to the network, there are a few potential causes.
1. Your firewall may be blocking QuickBooks from communicating with our servers.
- Your firewall may be blocking QuickBooks from accessing the necessary ports on your network.
- Your firewall may be blocking QuickBooks from communicating with other applications on your network.
To troubleshoot which of these is causing the problem, you’ll need to review your firewall settings and rule settings for QuickBooks.
If you’re using a firewall supplied by your provider, or if you’ve installed your own firewall, you can usually find the QuickBooks Firewall settings in the Firewall section of your computer’s Control Panel.
If you’re using a firewall that you’ve installed yourself, you may need to search for “QuickBooks” in the Firewall Categories list, and then click on the “QuickBooks” entry in the list to open the QuickBooks Firewall settings.
In most cases, you’ll need to allow QuickBooks to access the necessary ports on your computer, and to communicate with our servers.
If you’re using a firewall supplied by your provider, or if you’ve installed your own firewall, you can usually find the QuickBooks Firewall settings in the Firewall section of your computer’s Control Panel.
If you’re using a firewall that you’ve installed yourself, you may need to
Conclusion
It seems that the windows firewall is blocking Quickbooks from being accessed. This can be a big problem if you are trying to manage your finances through Quickbooks. If you are unable to access Quickbooks, you may need to take some steps to resolve the issue.
