Fix QuickBooks Error 1904

The message for “Error 1904: [file path/name/extension] failed to register” isn’t a company file issue, so you don’t have to worry about your accounting data. Rather, it is caused because of varied reasons from third-party security software to uninstall dependencies. You can use the free utilities and tools provided by Intuit to resolve this error. Apart from how to use these tools, we’ll also provide other relevant solutions that have helped users resolve the QuickBooks error 1904 and work on their accounting software.

What is Error 1904

The 1904 error occurs mainly because of problems with the network connection or program files. Various Windows components may also be the reason the cause of this error. That’s why users have to rely on the QuickBooks tool hub and system expertise to fix this error. While the QuickBooks tool hub can offer some relief to people uncomfortable with changing operating system preferences, manual steps can be somewhat complex. However, there’s no reason to worry about QuickBooks install error 1904.

Causes of error 1904 in QuickBooks Desktop

Here are the causes for the QuickBooks error code 1904:

• QuickBooks program files are damaged
• Windows components are damaged
• You’re using Bitdefender
• You’re using Adobe Flash
• QBversionToll.dll isn’t working properly

Symptoms of QuickBooks Install Error 1904

There are many signs through this you can detect the QuickBooks install error 1904 This error can interrupt your ongoing process and also hamper your workflow.

So, you need to have a look at the below-listed pointers;

• It might be possible that the window system is hanging or does not work correctly. 
• The screen of the system is continuously popping up errors. 
• You can see that the critical system files are missing. 
• The system becomes unstable and won’t work properly.
• The module would fail to register QuickBooks.
• Sometimes, the system can take a long time to respond.
• You might come across the QuickBooks installer setup failed problems. 
• The QuickBooks company file that you are using is either damaged or corrupted.

Easy Methods to Fix QuickBooks Error 1904

Before moving ahead, you all must identify the causes first so that it is easy to troubleshoot QuickBooks Install error 1904. Let’s execute the following steps to resolve such an issue.

Method 1: Run the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool by downloading Tool Hub

• Start with downloading and installing the QuickBooks Tool Hub of the latest version 
• Next, press the keys Ctrl + J at the same time to open the download folder 
• Now, perform a double-click on the QuickBooksToolHub.exe downloaded file, also agree to the given terms and conditions 
• After that, you have to follow the instructions to complete the installation 
• Move to the Desktop after the installation is completed 
• Then close all the programs that are running background on your system 
• Open the Tool Hub by clicking on the same icon 

• You can also use the Windows Search feature to open the QuickBooks Tool Hub if you’re unable to find it with the above step
• Once done with that then hit on the tab called “Installation Issues” and choose the option “QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool”.

• Again follow the instructions on the prompts and then let the tool repair the damaged installation components 
• Finally, you have to reboot your PC and verify whether the QuickBooks BEX error is resolved or not.

Method 2: Manual reset of the Windows Update Components

• On your keyboard, press the Windows logo
• Type CMD in the search field in the Start menu that appears
• Do a right-click on the Command Prompt from the results list
• Choose the option to run as an administrator
• To disable all Windows Update components, type the following command lines and hit Enter after each one:
  • net stop wuauserv
  • net stop cryptSvc
  • net stop bits
  • net stop msiserver

Important Note: If you want to copy and paste, make sure the bullet point is removed before pressing the Enter key.

• After each command, press Enter:
  • ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
  • ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
• The SoftwareDistribution folder will be renamed in your next step
• To re-start the Windows Update components, type the following command:
  • net start wuauserv
  • net start cryptic
  • net start bits
  • net start msiserver
• Restart your computer and close the Command Prompt window.

Method 3: Change Windows Account Settings

To do so, you have the steps discussed below:

Step 1: To make a few changes, switch to the Windows Administrator account

• On the keyboard or the screen, press the Windows start button
• In the search bar, type in CMD
• Perform Right-click the CMD run (command prompt app) icon in the options list and select run as an administrator
• In the command window, type “net user administrator/active: yes” and then press the enter key 
• Close the command window once the command is finished
• To sign out, go to the Windows start menu and select sign out
• The final step is to go to the administrator account and try to log in there (It’s possible that you won’t need a password to log in).

Step 2: Changing to the built-in administrator account

• To switch users on Windows, click Ctrl + Alt + delete and select switch user
• Go to the Windows tab and then to the upper right of the screen to the user icon
• At a time, press the Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys together and then select the default admin account icon

Step 3: Signing out and reinstalling QuickBooks

• If specific installation instructions for QB Desktop are necessary, you should follow these steps. Any existing company file data should not be affected.
• After that, go to the Start menu in Windows and sign out of the administrator account
• The next step is to log in using your regular user account
• Open the start menu in Windows and then in the search bar, type in CMD as well
• Now, run as an administrator by right-clicking the CMD run icon
• Finally, in the command window, type net user admin/ active: no and press enter. If you can open QuickBooks with a regular account, the problem should be resolved.

Step 4: Changing the permissions of a user

• The first step is to access the Start menu in Windows
• In the search box, type file explorer, and then launch the file explorer
• Then look for the C:\Program Files\Common Files
• After that, right-click on the Common files folder and go to the Properties tab
• Additionally, go to the security tab and select the Edit option
• Next, go to the “Users in the group or user names” section 
• Then, in the permissions for users area, enable the following permissions: Modify, Read & Execute, List folder contents, Read, write
• In the end, select Apply followed by pressing the OK button.

Conclusion

For those of you who may have encountered the QuickBooks error 1904 when trying to open your company file, there are a few things you can do to solve the issue. The solution is to make sure that your computer has all of the latest updates for both QuickBooks and Windows.

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