The process of QuickBooks updates can be different types of errors. QuickBooks error 16026 is one such error. It belongs to Error 16xxx series. Update errors are pretty common but getting them fixed is comparatively easy. Read the blog all the way through till the end to know about the solutions to troubleshoot QuickBooks Error 16026.
Causes of QuickBooks Desktop Error 16026
The common causes of Error code 16026 are:- Damaged Company file is one of the main reasons of this error.
- Incomplete QuickBooks installation.
- Internet Explorer (IE 6.0 and earlier) is not updated.
- Out-of-date Operating system.
- QuickBooks installation files got damaged.
- Running an unsupported version of QuickBooks on the Operating system.
Procedure to fix QuickBooks Error 16026
The steps to resolve QuickBooks Error code 16026 are:- Restart QuickBooks and launch the Financial Institution directory.
- Go to: Finance >> Banking online >> Financial Institutions obtainable
- If the Financial Institution Directory is visible on the left, QuickBooks has successfully accessed Intuit online services.
- If you can use your web browser to access the Internet from within QuickBooks, try downloading the most recent update for QuickBooks.
- Double-click the QuickBooks desktop icon while holding down the Ctrl+Shift keys simultaneously.
- Select Help > Update QuickBooks Desktop.
- Click on Get Updates upon clicking on the Update Now.
- When all is done, click on Close.
- Verify the Internet Explorer version and cypher strength to see if they comply with the system requirements.
- Start Internet Explorer.
- Click on About Internet Explorer under Help.
- Download the most recent version of Internet Explorer from Microsoft website if you are still using version 6.0.
Alternative Solutions to rectify QuickBooks Error 16023
User can perform the following solution if the earlier mentioned steps fail to fix the issue.Solution 1: Use QuickBooks File Doctor Tool
It is a tool hub offered by Intuit. The tool can be downloaded from Intuit website and is free to use. The steps to use it to fix common QuickBooks issues including QuickBooks Error 16026 are:- Download and Install QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Run the tool and access the File Doctor Tool.
- Browse for the company file and scan for any technical issues.
- Now try to open the file again.
Solution 2: Rename ND and TLG files
If this error is caused due to Company file damage, then renaming the Network and Transaction Log files can fix it. The steps are:- Go to the QuickBooks folder by right-clicking QuickBooks icon and click on Open File
- Search for the ND and TLG files.
- Right-click the files one by one and choose Rename.
- Add .old at the end of the file name.
- This should effectively fix QuickBooks Error 16026.
Solution 3: Restore the company file
- Run QuickBooks as an admin at first.
- Following that, click on the File menu.
- Afterwards, hit on Restore company option.
- Choose the backup file and then opt for the location to save the file.
- Once done, hit Enter.