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Strategies To Resolve QuickBooks Error 1618

  • Writer: John Mule
    John Mule
  • Jul 12, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 13, 2023


QuickBooks Error 1618
QuickBooks Error 1618

QuickBooks is the first name that crosses our mind when we think of reliable bookkeeping software. It has proven its worth by handling the finance of numerous small-sized businesses and helping them increase their profits. However, some users complain about facing QuickBooks Error 1618 while installing the software. If you get stuck with a similar problem while installing the software on your system, keep reading this blog to find out the reasons behind this error and the effective methods to confront it.

Let a QB support team handle this matter by calling them at 1-855-856-0042 .

Reasons

QuickBooks installation on your PC becomes impossible after the occurrence of this error. The possible conditions which lead to this error during software installation are mentioned below-

  • .NET Framework or MSXML are missing from your system, or a malware attack has damaged them.

  • The installation package is damaged during the download and is no longer usable for installing QuickBooks.

  • The location you chose for storing the software files is inaccessible due to restrictions of the Windows Firewall.

Solutions

Every attempt to install QuickBooks on your system will fail after this error emerges. The valuable methods to get rid of the problem are mentioned underneath-

Solution 1- Adjust the .NET framework settings manually in your Windows

Windows components like .NET Framework and MSXML are used to run applications smoothly on your PC. QuickBooks installation fails if any of these components get damaged or fail to run. You won’t be able to install the software until you fix the .NET Framework settings in your Windows, as shown in the following steps-

  • Open the control panel on your PC and go to the search bar at the top right.

  • Type ‘Windows Features’ and click the Turn Windows Features on or off option in the search results.

  • Scroll down in the features list to find the .NET Framework.

  • If the .NET Framework 4.5 checkbox is unmarked, single-click on it and save the settings. Similarly, if the .NET Framework 4.5 checkbox is marked, unmark it with a click and save the settings.

  • You must follow a similar procedure with the.NET Framework SP1 3.5 checkbox.

  • Close the control panel menu and reboot your system using the Windows Start button menu.

  • Retry installing QuickBooks when your computer reopens.

If the software still fails to install on your system, jump to the next solution.



Solution 2- Get rid of the issue using the QuickBooks Tool hub

You might also run into this error due to the occurrence of minor glitches while installing QuickBooks. Intuit lets its users fix common software errors using the QB tool hub. Download its latest version and apply these steps to fix the problem-

  • Navigate to the Installation Issues menu of your QB tool hub.

  • Click the Run QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool option in the list and wait until the software automatically fixes the issues.

  • Try QuickBooks installation again when the tool stops.



Conclusion

We have reached the end of this blog describing why QuickBooks Error 1618 restricts you from installing the software. The methods you’ll need to counter the issue are also mentioned in the blog, which’ll help you install QB on your system without a problem.

Consult a QB support team at 1-855-856-0042 if you face difficulties applying the solutions.


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