Trying to install QuickBooks Desktop on the computer, but every try just leading you to QuickBooks error 1904? If yes, you need not worry, as getting such installation errors in QuickBooks is pretty common these days. You might be seeing an error message on your computer screen stating, “[file path/name/extension] failed to register.” There are several factors that can trigger QuickBooks error 1904 that we are going to discuss with you ahead in this post, alongside their troubleshooting solutions.
Are you looking for instant troubleshooting assistance to get over QuickBooks error 1904 and don’t know how to find one? If yes, feel free to get in touch with our QuickBooks support team at 1-855-856-0042.
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What are the reasons triggering QuickBooks error code 1904?
Generally, QuickBooks error code 1904 occurs when there are some issues with the installation files of QuickBooks Desktop, such as corrupt or damaged files.
What are the best troubleshooting solutions for QuickBooks error 1904?
Solution 1) Fix QuickBooks installation files using the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic tool
Step 1: Get the latest version of QuickBooks Tool Hub on your computer
- Go to the official website of QuickBooks and download the latest version (1.5.0.0) of QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Open the downloaded file named QuickBooksToolHub.exe by double-clicking on it.
- Do as per the instructions mentioned on your computer screen to install QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Agree to the terms and conditions.
Step 2: From QuickBooks Tool Hub, run the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic tool
- Double-click the icon of QuickBooks Tool Hub to open the application.
- From the left panel, select the Installation Issues tab.
- Click on the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool button.
Note: QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool might take up to 20 minutes to repair QuickBooks installation files.
Step 3: Update your QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release
- On the keyboard, press the Windows key to open the Start menu.
- Look for the version of QuickBooks Desktop you need to update and right-click its icon.
- Select the Run as administrator option.
- On the No Company Open screen, select the Help menu.
- Click on the Update QuickBooks Desktop option.
- Select the Options tab and click on the Mark All button.
- Click on the Save button.
- Select the Update Now tab and checkmark the Reset Update checkbox.
- Click on the Get Updates button.
- When the updation of QuickBooks Desktop is completed, close QuickBooks Desktop.
- Open QuickBooks Desktop and select the Yes option when a prompt asking for permission to install the downloaded updates pop up.
- After installing the QuickBooks updates, restart your computer.
Solution 2) Change the directory settings where QB is installed
- Start with Open Windows Explorer by Just Pressing the ‘Windows‘ + ‘E‘ button.
- Next, Open C drive → Program Files (x86) → Intuit, Right Click and Properties, Edit → Security →Users Right under the “group or user names“.
- Choose to allow Right under the permission.
- Read and execute.
- List folder contents.
- Read.
- Write.
- Modify.
- At last, select “Apply” and then click “Ok“
Conclusion:
If you get QuickBooks error 1904 even after using QuickBooks Install Diagnostic tool and updating QuickBooks Desktop to its latest release, we suggest you get in touch with our QuickBooks professionals at 1-855-856-0042 for instant troubleshooting assistance. Our QuickBooks support team is fully experienced and will make the troubleshooting process of QuickBooks error code 1904 a piece of cake for you.
