How To Troubleshoot QuickBooks Installation Errors

If you are having trouble installing QuickBooks, don’t worry – you are not alone. Many people have reported experiencing errors during the installation process. In this article, we will discuss some of the most common QuickBooks installation errors and provide tips on how to troubleshoot them. We will also provide links to helpful resources that can assist you in resolving the issue.

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QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool

The first step you should take when troubleshooting QuickBooks installation errors is to download and run the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool. This tool is designed to automatically resolve many common QuickBooks installation issues.

This tool can fix the following errors:

Damaged MSXML and C++
“QuickBooks has stopped working”
Microsoft .NET Framework errors
Error 1903
Error 1935
Error 1722
Error 1402
Error 1603

How To Download and Run The QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool

Visit the QuickBooks Enterprise Support.
Click the Download button under Step One: QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool.
Save the file to your desktop.
Close all open programs, then double-click QBInstall_Tool_vXX.exe (XX represents the latest version number).
When prompted, agree to allow the program to make changes to your computer.
The tool will now run and attempt to fix any installation issues it finds. Once it is finished, restart your computer and try installing QuickBooks again.

How To Open QuickBooks In Selective Startup Mode

Sometimes installation errors can be caused by other programs on your computer that are interfering with the QuickBooks installation. To see if this is the case, you can try opening QuickBooks in Selective Startup mode. This will disable all non-Microsoft services and startup items, which should allow QuickBooks to install without any issues.

To do this:

Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run window.
Type msconfig into the Run window and press Enter.
Click on the Services tab, then check the box next to Hide all Microsoft services.
Click on the Disable all button at the bottom of the window.
Click on the Startup tab, then click on Open Task Manager.
In the Task Manager window, click on the Startup tab.
Right-click on each item in the list and select Disable.
Click OK to close the Task Manager window.
Click Apply, then click OK in the System Configuration window.
Reboot your computer and try installing QuickBooks again.

Check for Windows Updates

If you’re running an outdated version of Windows, that could be causing problems with QuickBooks installation. Microsoft releases updates for Windows periodically that often include fixes for common installation issues. To check for updates:

Click the Start button, then click Control Panel.
In the Control Panel window, click System and Security.
Under Windows Update, click Check for updates.
If there are any available updates, Windows will install them automatically. Once the updates have been installed, try installing QuickBooks again.

Temporarily disable User Account Control (UAC)

UAC is a security feature in Windows that can sometimes interfere with the installation of new programs. To temporarily disable UAC:

Click the Start button, then type “uac” in the search box.
In the list of results, click Change User Account Control settings.
Drag the slider down to Never notify and click OK. You’ll need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
Once your computer has restarted, try installing QuickBooks again. If you’re still having trouble, you can turn UAC back on by following the same steps and dragging the slider up to its original setting.

Conclusion

QuickBooks is a powerful accounting tool that can save you a lot of time and effort, but only if it’s installed correctly. If you’re having trouble installing QuickBooks, following the steps in this article should help you get up and running in no time.