Are you facing errors when installing QuickBooks Desktop? If so, read this guide to install QuickBooks swiftly. QuickBooks installation errors, such as QuickBooks error 1904, can appear when installing QuickBooks. These errors appear for many reasons, such as a corrupted installer file or a damaged Windows installer. Missing or damaged Microsoft components can also trigger installation errors.

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What Factors Triggers QuickBooks Installtion Errors?

You must know the factors that are responsible for triggering QuickBooks installation errors. These are as follows:

• Damage installer file.
• Misconfigured Windows account settings. 
• Interrupted network.
• Damaged Windows components.

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Solutions To Fix QuickBooks Installtion Errors

If you are dealing with installtion errors and can’t install QuickBooks easily, then follow these troubleshooting steps.

Solution 1: Use the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool via the QuickBooks Tool Hub

Step 1: Access the QuickBooks Tool Hub

• Close QuickBooks.
• Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
• Make sure it is the latest version.
• Save it to an easily accessible location. (e.g., Download folders or Desktop).
• To check your current version, open the Tool Hub and go to the "Home" tab; the version is listed at the bottom.
• Run the downloaded file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
• Follow the on-screen instructions. Install the tool.
• Once installed, open the Tool Hub.  Double-click the icon.
• If you can’t open it, search for "QuickBooks Tool Hub" in Windows search and then open it from here. 

Step 2: Run QB Install Diagnostic Tool

• Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
• Click on Installation Issues.
• Select QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool/
• Let it run for some time.
• Once it is complete, restart your computer and try opening QuickBooks again.

Solution 2: Adjust Windows Account Settings

To modify specific settings, switch to the Windows Administrator account.

Step 1: Activate the Administrator Account

• Open the Start menu. Type "CMD".
• Right-click the Command Prompt.
• Select Run as administrator.
• Type net user administrator /active:yes/
• Press Enter.
• Close the command window.
• Open the Windows Start menu
• Sign out of your account and sign in using the Administrator account.

Step 2: Modify User Permissions

• Open the Start menu.
• Open the search bar.
• Type “File Explorer”. Open it. 
• Navigate to C:\Program Files\Common Files.
• Right-click the Common Files folder.
• Then select Properties.
• Go to the Security tab. Click Edit.
• Access the Group or User Names section. Select Users.
• Access the Permissions for Users section.
• Enable the following:

1. Modify
2. Read & execute
3. List folder contents
4. Read
5. Write

• Click Apply.
• Then, hit OK to save the changes.

Conclusion

We have curated this guide to help you remove errors when installing QuickBooks Desktop and if you can’t fix the error by following the above steps, then you must reach out to QuickBooks professionals for an advanced troubleshooting.

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