To resolve Quickbooks Error the File Exists, perform the following troubleshooting steps:

Examine the QuickBooks Update

• You must first launch QuickBooks and then click on the Product information tab.
• If the updated version is not already installed, go to the QuickBooks official website.
• Look for the setup file for the most recent QuickBooks version, as well as the year it was released.
• To install the software, double-click the setup file.
• To finish the QuickBooks installation, follow the on-screen instructions.

In Windows, disable User Account Control settings.

• By pressing the Window and R keys together, you can bring up the Run window.
• Now, in the box, type Control Panel and press Enter.
• Look for the Ussr's Account and then tap the Change User Account Control Setting button.
• Slide the slider Never Notify, as this will disable the UAC settings.

Allow the user complete control.

• Open the QuickBooks file location.
• Backspace the key, and then right-click on the QuickBooks Folder to access the properties.
• Click Edit Add, then select Everyone, and finally click Ok to confirm.
• Now, choose the Full Control Action and press the Apply button.

QuickBooks Desktop to be installed once again.

• By navigating to the Control Panel, you must first uninstall the previous version of QuickBooks software on your PC.
• Then go to the official QuickBooks website and download the most recent version of the software and save it somewhere secure.
• To install the software on your computer, simply double-click the setup file.
• All instructions on the screen must be followed.