QuickBooks uses executable files to perform various functions. See the Configure your anti-virus or firewall programs section for a list of executable files. Then perform the following steps for each file.
- From Windows search bar, open Windows Firewall.
- Select Advanced Settings.
- Right-click Inbound Rules and then select New Rule.
- Select Program and then select Next.
- Select This Program Path and select Browse.
- Navigate the file location. Select Next.
- Select Allow the Connection and select Next.
- If prompted, make sure all profiles are marked. Select Next.
- Give the rule a name. Select Finish.
- Repeat the steps above for the Outbound Rules (for step 3, choose Outbound Rules instead of Inbound).