Strategies For Resolving QuickBooks Web Connector Error QBWC1085

QuickBooks Web Connector serves as a tool for exchanging qbXML and qbposXML files between QuickBooks Point of Sale and other system applications. However, many users have been encountering the Web Connector Error QBWC1085, which is primarily caused by a corrupted "QWCLOG.TXT" file. In this blog post, we will explore various methods to fix QuickBooks web connector error QBWC1085 and shall also traverse the different causes that could lead to this QuickBooks error.

Common Causes of QuickBooks Error QBWC1085

• Unauthorized access from a third-party web-based application.
• Issues with the Web Connector.
• Inability to open the log file using the Web Connector.

What are the solutions for QuickBooks Error QBWC1085?

Solution 1: Update QuickBooks Desktop

• Press and hold the Ctrl and Shift keys and double-click the QuickBooks icon on your desktop. Release the keys when the No Company Open window appears.
• From the Help menu, select Update QuickBooks.
• Choose the updates you want to download and click Get Updates.
• Once the updates are downloaded, click the Update button and wait for the process to complete.

Solution 2: Back Up Your Company File

• Open QuickBooks Desktop.
• Go to the File menu and select Backup Company.
• Click the Create Local Backup button.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to create a backup of your company file.

Solution 3: Rename the QWCLOG.TXT File

• Open the File Explorer window using the Win + E shortcut.
• Click on the View tab.
• Enable the option to show Hidden items.
• Navigate to the QBWebConnectorLog folder located at C:/Program Data/Intuit.
• Right-click on the QWCLog file and choose Rename.
• Change the file's name to QWCLog.OLD.
• Confirm the change by clicking "Yes."
• Restart your computer.

Solution 4: Remove the Web Connector from the Startup Menu

• Open the folder located at C:/Program Data/MicrosoftWindows/Start Menu/Programs/StartUp.
• Right-click on the QuickBooks Web Connector and select Delete.
• Reboot your computer.
• Launch QuickBooks Desktop after the restart.
• Verify if the QBWC1085 error has been resolved.

By following these methods, you should be able to resolve the QuickBooks Web Connector Error QBWC1085. If you continue to experience technical difficulties, please contact our experts at the helpline for further assistance.