While running with QuickBooks, make sure you updated the latest version and ensure about the window registry value to proceed for further processing to avoid QuickBooks error 1606.
QuickBooks is the accounting software developed for small and medium-sized businesses. QuickBooks is known for its on-site accounting application and its cloud-based software services. It mainly handles your business accounting, payments, payrolls, payroll tax tables, and bills. The application is used by many business owners around the world.
However, sometimes, while using QuickBooks you are faced with several errors which might arrive because of a range of reasons. One of those errors is error 1606 which we are going to resolve in this article.
Error 1606 Message: Could not access network location
About QuickBooks Error 1606: Could Not Access Network Location
Error Code: | QuickBooks Error 1606 | Developer: | Intuit Inc. |
Error Description: | The occurrence of Error 1606 means QuickBooks couldn’t access the network location while installing it. | Software: | QuickBooks |
Cause: | Corrupted or damaged profile of the windows on the system., Windows registry damaged or corrupted. | Applies to: | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 |
Symptoms: | QuickBooks Desktop won’t respond or work, Windows operating system got frezon. | Possible Solution: | Install QuickBooks Desktop using the administrator user account, Install Quickbooks in a selective startup. |
What is QuickBooks Error 1606?
The occurrence of Error 1606 means QuickBooks couldn’t access the network location while installing it. It could also mean that Windows’s current user account is damaged. This error would appear like this: “Error 1606: Could not access network location”.
The reason behind the QuickBooks error 1606 not accessing the network location
Some of the common reasons behind QuickBooks error 1606 are listed below:
- The error occurs due to the corrupted or damaged profile of the windows on the system.
- The installation process of the QuickBooks desktop was not done properly due to a corrupt file.
- Windows registry damaged or corrupted.
- Also the error occurs because of scratches the Windows installer is not able to access data from the QuickBooks installation disk(CD).
How to Resolve Error 1606?
Below are the mentioned solutions for QuickBooks error 1606, Please follow all solutions carefully:
Solution 1: Downloading and Installing QuickBooks Desktop Using Administrator Credentials
The first step to resolve the issue is to download and install QuickBooks using administrator credentials. This can be completed by following the below steps:
- First of all, you need to reboot your computer system and then sign into the account by using the Windows administrator username and password.
- After that, Download and install QuickBooks, then run QuickBooks to see if Error 1606 got fixed or not.
Solution 2: Reinstalling QuickBooks in Windows Safe Mode
- First, you need to reboot the Window in safe mode. Now you need to tap the F8 key more and more on the bootup screen.
- After the bootup screen, select the Safe Mode with Networking, followed by pressing the enter key.
- After that, you need to install QuickBooks software via the Setup company file.
Solution 3: Installing QuickBooks Through the New Windows Administrator User
For Windows 10:
- To get started, you need to go to the Windows start menu and click on the settings.
- After that, select the family and other users in the accounts section.
- Then, you need to select the option to Add someone else to this system.
- Also, you need to select the option I don’t have this person’s login details and then click on Add a user without a Microsoft account.
- After that, you need to provide the Username and the Password.
- Then, you need to choose close and also select the account.
- After that, you need to select the administrator from the account type section followed by clicking the OK key.
For Windows 7 and 8:
- First, select the Windows start option.
- Then, in the search program box, you need to write in the user account.
- Then, you need to go to Manage Account and select User Accounts.
- Here, you need to give the name to the new account select Admin, and click on the information.
- Now, you need to install and run the QuickBooks Software.
Alternative Solution to Resolve Error 1606?
We will create a new user account in Windows to log in using the same id to reattempt the installation, or we will disconnect from the local servers and retry to installation to fix this issue.
We will follow these methods to resolve these issues:
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Step One
Our first method to solve this issue is to install QuickBooks Desktop using the administrator user account: The administrator User account is used and managed by either the technician or the owner of your company. To resolve the error we will restart the computer and log in to it using the administrator user account and try installing Quickbooks Desktop.
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Step Two
Install Quickbooks in a selective startup is the second option.
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Third Step
In our third method, we will install Quickbooks Desktop by creating a new user with administrator rights and using it.
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Fourth Step
The fourth method would come in handy if you are using Windows 7 in parallel. You would need to follow these steps:
đź’ At first, we will log out of the parallel and log back in.
💠Now, we will go to the Parallel’s desktop and click on Devices> Shared Folders
đź’ From here, we will click on Disconnect All. It will log us out of the computer instantly.
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Fifth Step
If none of the methods given above works, we might need to resolve the incorrect registry Subkey. However, we would want to make sure that the process is carried out by the system administrator. In this process, we will need to edit the registry. This process is sensitive and a minor mistake could brick out the system. (It is advised that you take a Quickbooks Desktop Technical Expert’s help to run this process.
If the issue does not subside even after editing the registry subkey, it is possible that you might have an incorrect setting in the registry subkey. Contact our QuickBooks experts team.
Following the methods given above you must be able to resolve your QuickBooks Error 1606. The process is a little tricky, but it works. In case you face any difficulty while performing the whole operation, or you have any other query to make, you can get in touch with the QuickBooks Technical Support Team to help you out. They are a third-party company that deals with QuickBooks-related problems.
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FAQs
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What is Error 1606: Could Not Access Network Location
Error code 1606. This makes users unable to access the Network location Path. This error can happen if the registry value of a framework predefined area focuses on an invalid way (One of the major causes). Ensure that the accompanying registry value includes a valid path.
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What are the major effects?
It affects your business accounting payroll processing such as Installments, Payrolls, Payroll tax tables, and bills. Users need to fix this error as soon as possible otherwise, it may affect your whole business accounting.
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How might I be able to fix this error?
You can install the QuickBooks doctor tool from the tool hub (Automated Detection and then correction) or update the window registry values. If you can’t do anything, at that point uninstall and reinstall the QuickBooks accounting software with all updated configurations.
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