Facing QuickBooks error code 176104 and don’t know what can be done to eliminate it? Well, QuickBooks allows its users to track sales, customers, and inventory easily and quickly. One can easily activate the QuickBooks point of sale using a basic set of steps. However, if the activation fails, the user can end up in such an error. It can be seen if the QuickBooks Point of Sale is not activated. It appears on the screen stating: Activation QB POS has failed. There can be a bunch of factors triggering this issue in QuickBooks. To find out what those factors are along with the steps to eliminate the issue, make sure to read this post till the end. Or you can also consult our tech support professionals at 1-888-351-0999 and we will provide you with instant support services.
Reasons Why QuickBooks POS Error 176104 Occurs
The below set of factors can trigger this issue in QuickBooks. Let us have a look:
- One of the basic reasons can be damaged Entitlement Client Data files.
- In case of the POS software server copy is not registered.
- The client copy of the POS system has been started before the server copy of the POS as it is run for the first time.
- The user can also experience this issue in case of a damaged or improper POS installation.
- A firewall blocking or restricting one or more POS files can also trigger this issue.
- The system may experience network connectivity issues.
Steps to Resolve Point of Sale Error 176104
The user can try to eliminate the issue by checking and ensuring that POS services are functioning properly. The steps involved in this process are as follows:
- The very first step is to click on windows + R
- After that enterprise services.msc
- The next step is to look for “vxx” and double-click to open the service.
- If you see that the service has stopped, then click start to convert the status to start.
- In case the service is already running, then press stop and also start the service again.
- The user is then required to press ok and shut the window.
- Open POS software again Now open POS again
We end this post right here with the hope that the information shared above might help in getting rid of the issue permanently. However, if the user is unable to get rid of the issue even after performing the steps listed above, then, in that case, connecting with our QuickBooks tech support team at 1-888-351-0999 is recommended. We are a team of certified QuickBooks professionals who provide instant support services for all sorts of QuickBooks-related queries.
