This is not what I want you to experience with your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) software, @debhulslander. 

We want this crashing issue to be taken care of as soon as possible. 

With that said, I recommend calling our Support Team since your situation requires an intensive assistance from our technical team. They have the special tools that can help conduct a through investigation so they can come up with a permanent fix.

You can check out this link for ways on how to connect with us: Contact Support.

Moreover, I don’t like to leave you empty-handed, you'll want to visit our Community Help Articles hub in case you need some related articles in managing your account.

If you need further assistance, leave a message in the comment section. I'm always here to help. Have a wonderful day!