As a QuickBooks user, are you also facing QuickBooks Error 20? If you are facing this error when you are trying to print something, then you don’t need to worry. We are here to help you and solve every possible error and problem that can occur in QuickBooks. QuickBooks is an accounting software, so it is common for errors to occur due to technical glitches. You are facing this error after upgrading from Windows XP or Vista to Windows 7 or later versions. This happens because the new operating system eliminates the use of software keys in the registry settings, which leads to QuickBooks Error 20. This error appears on the screen when you are trying to print pay slips, forms or PDFs using QuickBooks Desktop. Along with this, there are many reasons and facts related to this error, which we will know in detail below.

Reasons that cause QuickBooks error 20

• Generally, this error is caused by the deletion of the HKey_current_config\Software key. QB also uses the same registry key. As a result, the old key prevents the software and printer from working properly. Since many software use the same registry key, a malfunction in any software may cause an error in other software as well.
• If you face the same error repeatedly and are unable to save or download invoices, bills, or payslips as PDF, it indicates a compatibility issue between QuickBooks, the PDF driver, and the operating system.
• The computer may be busy with multiple versions of QuickBooks, which is usually not harmful, however, it can be one of the causes. Generally, it is not a big deal to have multiple versions of QB installed on the same computer, as long as their directories are different.
• Continued use of QuickBooks 2009 may cause compatibility issues between QuickBooks and Windows 10, which can cause this error to occur.

Important points before troubleshooting error 20

Point 1- Close the final draft on your computer

• If you are using window 8 version or later then first go to the “Start” or “Windows” icon on the screen.
• Now, right-click on the ‘Final Draft 9/8 tile’.
• After this, click on ‘Run as Administrator’ tab.
• If you have window 7/vista then Click the “Start” menu and then click the “Programs” tab.
• Next, right-click on ‘Final Draft 9/8’ and click on the ‘Run as administrator’ tab.
• Now try again to save the documents in PDF format. You will be able to save your script in PDF format without any problem.

Point 2- Create a Restore point

• To create restore point go to the start menu or click window button.
• Search System Restore from the search bar. After that click on the ‘create a New Restore Point’ Option.
• Now, look for the “System Properties” screen and click on it.
• After that turn on the “Protection Setting”.
• If the function is not enabled, select "Configure" and set up the security.
• Complete the steps by clicking on Apply here and then click on OK button.
• Now it will automatically create the system restore point.

Point 3- Create the Backup Registry

• First, go to the “Registry Editor” tab.
• Next, look at the folder tree in the left bar and click on the ‘Computer’ icon.
• Then, click on the “File” icon and next on the “Export” tab then click on the “Save” icon.

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