3 Steps to Fix Quickbooks Error Code C=272

Published On - July 1, 2021

Diana QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions
Quickbooks Error Code C=272

Despite being the most efficient accounting software, it may sometimes encounter several errors and glitches. For instance QuickBooks Desktop Error Code C=272. Quickbooks error 272 appears when you run Quickbooks utility or while rebuilding data utility in your computer. 

Causes of QuickBooks Desktop Error Code C=272:

  • Data damage in Quickbooks. 
  • When you try to move a report or report like data. 
  • If the data file is damaged. 
  • If 1099 and W2 forms are printed. 
  • If the memorized report was produced by the earlier Quickbooks version. 

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What are the ways to fix QuickBooks Error Code C=272?

Method 1: Opening Quickbooks sample company file. 

  • Press Ctrl unless the window of No company opens.
  • Next task is to click on Next and then press ‘Open sample file option and choose the sample file from the list. 
  • Next, you have to click on the open sample file option. 
  • From the list, click on the Sample file.
  • Now you have to open the sample company file. 
QuickBooks Error C=272 - Methods to Resolve | QASolved

QuickBooks Error Code 272 Method 2: By disabling the windows 10 compatibility mode. 

  • Make a right click on Quickbooks shortcut icon. 
  • Choose the properties tab followed by the compatibility tab. 
  • You need to unmark the checkbox which states Run program in the compatibility mode. 
  • Press OK and then click Cancel. 

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Method 3: By disabling windows compatibility for qbw32.exe file. 

  • You have to right click the Quickbooks icon and then click properties tab. 
  • Open Quickbooks installation folder and then choose the shortcut icon. 
  • Next, make a click on find target option. 
  • Make a right click on QBW32.EXE and select properties. 
  • Select compatibility icon which is followed by clearing the checkbox “Run this program” in the compatibility mode. 
  • Click ok and press cancel icon. 
  • Then, you have to shut down the windows explorer. 

And by these basic troubleshooting you can resolve Quickbooks Error 272 you are able to fix QuickBooks Desktop Error Code C=272. If you are unable to fix Quickbooks error 272, you can reach out to Quickbooks enterprise support at 1-888-485-0289 .