While launching QuickBooks or working on QuickBooks desktop point of sale, the error initializing QBPOS application log appears. QuickBooks POS allows the users to make entries, but with this error, the users cannot do so. Check if your QuickBooks is outdated, as not updating QuickBooks can trigger several technical glitches. Learn some easy fixes in this blog that will help you to eliminate this error. Also, read the causes behind the error to avoid it in QuickBooks later on.

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Possible causes of the point of sale application log error

• This error may arise if you're using an old version of QuickBooks.
• Another reason why the error appears is if you are not signed in as an admin.
• The point of sale application log error may show when accessing QBPOS.
• Users who attempt to open a corrupted file can encounter this error.

Solutions to rectify the QuickBooks POS application log error

Learn and perform these fixes on your desktop to eliminate the QuickBooks POS application log error.

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Solution 1: Modify the hidden folder name

End all the tasks related to QuickBooks

• While holding down the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys, click the task manager.
• Click the processes tab to choose the QBPOS shell.
• Pick the end task option at last.

Search for the hidden folder

• In the Windows start menu, type "file explorer" to launch file explorer.
• After selecting the view tab, tick the box for hidden items.

Change the name of the QBPOS folder

• Look for C:\Users\User logged on\AppData\Local\Intuit.
• Check the most recent modification date of QBPOSshell.exe_url.
• Perform a right-click on "user.config" to rename it.
• Change the current name to "user.configold."
• Close the tab and launch QBPOS.
• Verify to see whether the POS error is still visible.

Implement the next solution if you cannot eliminate this QBPOS error with the help of the solutions above.

Solution 2: Update your QuickBooks desktop

• Open QuickBooks and choose the help option.
• Click the Update QuickBooks option now.
• Select "Update now" to begin getting updates.
• Close QuickBooks, then restart it.

You can also create a fresh Windows user admin if you are still stuck with this error in your QB point of sale. Once you create the admin, access the QBPOS and check if the error is resolved.

Conclusion

It is not challenging to fix the error initializing QBPOS application log if you know suitable solutions. For any further assistance in fixing this error, feel free to call us on 1.855.738.2784. You can take advice and guidance from our experts if you cannot fix this error in QB. They have expertise in QB and can help you resolve these bugs quickly.

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