🔧 QuickBooks Web Connector Error QBWC1085 – Fix Like a Pro
Error Message:
“QBWC1085: QuickBooks was unable to write to the log file. QuickBooks will open without writing to log file.”
or
“QBWC1085: There was a problem with the log file. QuickBooks Web Connector will continue without the log file.”
This error typically occurs when the QWCLOG.TXT file used by the QuickBooks Web Connector becomes corrupted or inaccessible. The Web Connector is a Windows application that enables data exchange between QuickBooks Desktop and web-based services.
🧭 Why Does QBWC1085 Occur?
- 🗃️ Corrupted or inaccessible QWCLOG.TXT file
- 🔒 Insufficient user permissions
- 🧱 Damaged Web Connector configuration
- ❌ Missing or broken QuickBooks SDK integration
- 🧼 Improper system shutdown or interrupted sync
🛠️ Step-by-Step Fixes
✅ Step 1: Close QuickBooks and Web Connector
- Exit QuickBooks Desktop.
- Right-click the Web Connector icon in the system tray and choose Exit.
🧹 Step 2: Delete or Rename QWCLOG.TXT
Instructions:
- Navigate to:
C:\ProgramData\Intuit\QBWebConnector\log\QWCLOG.TXT - Right-click the file and choose Rename.
- Rename it to
QWCLOG_OLD.TXT. - Restart your computer.
This forces QuickBooks Web Connector to generate a fresh log file.
🔧 Step 3: Remove Web Connector from Startup (If Not Used)
If you don’t use any third-party web apps with QuickBooks:
Instructions:
- Log in as Windows Administrator.
- Go to:
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup - Delete the QuickBooks Web Connector shortcut.
🧰 Step 4: Reinstall QuickBooks Web Connector
If the error persists:
Instructions:
- Uninstall Web Connector via Control Panel > Programs and Features.
- Download the latest version from Intuit’s Developer Site.
- Install and restart your system.
🧠 Pro Tips
- Always run QuickBooks as Administrator.
- Keep your Windows OS and QuickBooks Desktop updated.
- Avoid force shutdowns during sync operations.
- Regularly back up your company file and Web Connector settings.
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