Looking for the steps to get rid of the QuickBooks error the file exists? Well, if yes, then your search ends right here. At times, QuickBooks user might experience an error that states “The file you specified cannot be opened. Make sure that it is not currently being used by another program or a read only file”. This error is often experienced when the user is downloading the payroll or paying scheduled liabilities. This error can be fixed by performing some set of steps, which we will be discussing later in this segment. If you are interested in knowing what those steps are, make sure to read this post till the end, or you can also consult our tech team at +1(844)405-0907 and we will ensure to help you out in getting rid of the error permanently.

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What causes QuickBooks error the file exists?
As we mentioned earlier, there can be a bunch of factors causing such an error in QuickBooks. These errors include:
·        One of the basic reasons can be if the windows user account control is interfering the software i.e., UAC
·        Another major factor causing such an error can be if the software isn’t updated to the latest version
·        The user can also experience similar issue if there is improper internet and firewall security settings
·        Moreover, if the internet connection isn’t working properly, one might come across this error
Steps to eliminate the error
This error can be resolved by turning off the user account control in windows settings. The steps involved in this process are as follows:
·        The first step is to press windows + R
·        Once done with that, enter in control panel and click on tab
·        The user will then have to search for user accounts from the search bar
·        And also click on the change user account control settings
·        Now, click on the yes tab and move the slider down to never notify and turn off UAC
·        Towards the end, ensure rebooting the system and update QuickBooks payroll
Often the steps discussed above help in getting rid of the QuickBooks error the file exists issue from its root cause. However, at times due to some reasons one might land into the same issue even after performing the steps mentioned above, in that case contacting our professionals is something that we suggest. You can get in touch with our QuickBooks tech support at  +1(844)405-0907 and we will provide you with instant support services.