Are you facing QuickBooks errors 1601, 1603, and 1642? This error is a damaged Microsoft Windows Installer, or the reason is a damaged QuickBooks Desktop Installation. Here in this article, we will give you information about the causes of this error and how possibly you can solve this.
Causes of this error
This error occurs when the windows get infected due to a virus attack on an operating system
Another reason for this error is when QB downloading file is a fault
When MS Windows installer gets corrupted
There would be no permission to install QuickBooks software or a Windows OS
If all files get locked
Effective programs with malware effect
Solutions to fix QuickBooks Error Codes 1601, 1603 and 1642
Solution 1: Reinstall or Repair MS.NET Framework
Step 1: Carry out QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool
While beginning with the solution, at the very first step, you have to download and install the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool from the official website.
After that, you have to close down all the open programs and double-click on the QBInstall_Tool_v2.exe to run it (this process may take up to 20 minutes to complete.)
After completing the diagnostic, what you suggest is to restart your computer so that the components are updated appropriately.
Step 2: Update Your Windows OS
In the second step, you are suggested to press the Windows key on your keyboard
Then, In the search bar at the bottom left, type Windows Update
Done with both ways now; select check for updates.
Solution 2: Reinstall QuickBooks for Microsoft .NET Framework
Step 1: Uninstall QuickBooks Desktop
In the second solution, you are suggested to Press Windows and R keys together to open the Run command.
Then go for the Search Control Panel and open it
Now what you have to do is select Programs and Features
Choose QuickBooks and then choose Uninstall/Change.
Follow the prompts carefully to complete uninstalling QuickBooks.
Step 2: Rename the Installation folders
You can also use QuickBooks Clean Install Tool to rename the folders or do it manually.
Step 3: Reinstall Your QuickBooks
In the third step, you are given to download QuickBooks desktop from the official website of Intuit and install it on your system.
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