QuickBooks Installation Issues – QuickBooks Installation Error 1602

About Quickbooks Installation Error 1602

Error Code:	Error 1602	Developer:	Intuit Inc.
Error Description:	Error 1602 appears if the ARM (Acrobat Refresh Manager) self-update MSI files are missing from the Adobe Reader’s Application Data folders.	Software:	QuickBooks
Cause:	Remove the Microsoft component from the equation., The QuickBooks installer file is either inaccessible or corrupt.	Applies to:	Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8
Symptoms:	QuickBooks Desktop won’t respond or work, Windows operating system got frezon.	Possible Solution:	Resolve and reinstall the Microsoft.NET Framework, MSXML must be corrected.

The name of the error code QuickBooks install error 1712 itself explains that it is an installation error that commonly arises when users are trying to install the software. It also happens when there are any Microsoft components that don’t synchronize with an outdated Operating System. Moreover, it occurs as a result of damaged files or incorrect file location. After an upgrade, the computer should prompt a reboot. In this ultimate guide, we’ll talk about the possible causes of the QuickBooks install error 1904 and how to fix it. You don’t need to be concerned if you come across such an error. However, all QuickBooks Installation Errors can be resolved on your own. To fix QuickBooks install error 1904, all you have to do is to implement the essential corrective steps that are suggested in the below write-up.

What causes QuickBooks install error 1602?

There are more than one factors are responsible for this installation error. Few of them jotted down:

• On the Desktop, the most recent version of Windows has not been installed.
• Remove the Microsoft component from the equation.
• When a customer upgrades their version of QuickBooks, an error can occur.
• The QuickBooks installer file is either inaccessible or corrupt.
• The individual lacks the ability to think critically.
• QuickBooks can’t be set up because of security software.

Indications of QuickBooks Error Code 1602

This error code has a variety of effects on QuickBooks, both directly and indirectly. Take a look at what transpired when this error appeared and figure out what happened:

• QuickBooks will not be able to be set up by the customer.
• The Windows operating system will frequently hang or crash.
• The user’s inputs will be processed slowly or sluggishly by the Desktop.

Prerequisite steps to resolve QuickBooks install error 1602

Here are some frequent and simple fixes for QuickBooks install error 1602 that you can try before moving on to more detailed troubleshooting:-

• You can fix the registry entries that are linked to error 1602.
• Conduct a full malware scan.
• Clean up and remove/delete all the junk files on your computer.
• Device drivers should be updated on your computer.
• To undo recent system modifications, use the Windows system and restore option.
• The windows installation application related with problem 1602 should be reinstalled and uninstalled.
• Use a file checker to run the Windows system.
• All windows that have been installed will be updated.
• Perform a clean installation of Windows. 

How to get rid of QuickBooks install error 1602?

You can resolve the error just by implementing the below troubleshooting methods:

Method 1: Amend the Windows component 

If the Install Diagnostic Tool does not resolve QuickBooks issue 1602, you will need to repair specific Windows components. In this case, you must 

Step 1: Resolve and reinstall the Microsoft.NET Framework 

Resolve the Microsoft .NET Framework issue:-

• First, close all the open programs 
• Next, open the Windows Start menu 
• Type the “Control Panel” into the search box and open the same 
• Move to the “Programs and Features” tab 
• Select the option called “Uninstall a Program”
• Don’t worry, you aren’t uninstalling anything 
• Select the option “Turn Windows features on or off” 
• Look for the .NET Framework on the list.   

Check NET Framework 4.5 (or later)

If you don’t have the.NET Framework 4.5 (or later) checkbox selected:

• To enable.NET Framework 4.5, check the box (or later)
• To save your changes, select Ok
• Your computer should be restarted.

If the checkbox for.NET Framework 4.5 (or later) is already selected:

• To disable.NET Framework 4.5, check the box (or later)
• Turn it off and don’t turn it back on
• To save your changes, select Ok
• Your computer should be restarted
• When you’ve re-signed into Windows, follow the procedures to re-enable the .NET Framework 4.5.

Check NET Framework 3.5 SP1

If the checkbox for.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 isn’t checked, choose it to enable .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.

• To save your changes, select Ok
• Your computer should be restarted.

If the checkbox for.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 is already selected:

• To disable.NET Framework 3.5 SP1, click the box
• Turn it off and don’t turn it back on
• To save your changes, select Ok 
• After that, your computer should be restarted
• After you’ve re-signed to Windows, follow the procedures to re-enable.NET Framework 3.5 SP1.

If you still find a .NET Framework error during or after the repair, you need to:

• Uninstall the .NET Framework and then  
• Reinstall a .NET Framework.  

Step 2: MSXML must be corrected.

QuickBooks may not have run due to a corrupted Microsoft MSXML component. If you want to repair the broken MSXML component, follow the procedures below. These are the steps: – First and foremost, you must register the MSXML DLL Files.

• The MSXML version 6.0 should then be uninstalled and reinstalled
• After that, get MSXML version 6.0 SP1 and install it
• Then, in MSXML version 6.0, repair it.

Method 2: Add QuickBooks to Bitdefender Exclusion List 

To fix this problem, add QuickBooks to the Bitdefender Exclusive list:

If you’re running Bitdefender, you won’t be able to fix the problem by simply turning it off. All you have to do is add QuickBooks to the Bitdefender’s exclusion list.

• If you’re running a 32-bit version of Windows, you’ll need to add C:\Program Files\Common documents to the exclusion list.
• If you’re running a 64-bit version of Windows, you’ll need to add C:\Program Files\Intuit (C:\Program documents(x86)\Intuit to your exclusion list.

Method 3: Make the modifications to your Windows Account Settings, if required

If none of the following methods work for you, you’ll need to make modifications to your Windows account settings.

• To begin, switch to the Windows Administrator account
• After that, go to the File Explorer
• On the C drive, navigate to the odd files folder under the program files
• Do a right-click on the common documents to open them
• Choose the properties from the drop-down menu
• Then go to the security tab and make your changes
• Select the customers from the section with a named “group or customer’s names”
• Now, check for the sections labelled “Customer Permissions” and then enable the necessary permissions – change, read, or execute, List the contents of the folder, then read and write
• Select the “Apply” button followed by clicking “Ok” tab
• Set up QuickBooks on your computer
• Sign out of the admin account from the start menu after installation
• Then log in to your regular user account
• Type “net user administrator /active: no” or press Enter in the CMD window.
• Your admin account becomes a hidden account
• If QuickBooks can be opened with a regular/standard account, QuickBooks error 1602 has been resolved.

Method 4: Run the QuickBooks Components Repair Tool 

QuickBooks’ component repair tool is automatically identified as such by its name. It’s a great troubleshooting tool for QuickBooks installation error codes and Microsoft component issues like .Net, framework, MSXML, and Visual C++.

Step 1: Download and Run the QuickBooks Component Repair Tool 

After downloading and installing the component repair program, you may fix the above component issues in QuickBooks.

• To begin, close any open programs on your computer
• Next, after the download begins and restart your computer
• Then, get the QuickBooks component repair software
• After you’ve finished downloading the tool, you’ll need to install it
• To open the downloaded file, double-click on it
• Restart the computer in the final step.

Step 2: Run the QuickBooks Component Repair Tool 

• Restart the software and close any open programs in Windows.
• Get or open the tool by double-clicking on the installed tool
• With the tool’s simple and on-screen instructions, you may now effortlessly run it.

Method 5: Try uninstalling and reinstalling the Adobe Flash Player 

QuickBooks install error 1602 displays on the screen at some point during the Adobe Flash Player installation process, and the user must follow the procedures. In this instance, you must first remove and then reinstall Adobe Flash Player.

To do so, follow these steps:

• Run the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool when it has been downloaded
• Within the search box, look for the Control Panel
• To open the Control Panel window, go to the Control Panel window and double-click on it
• Now, move to the program’s Uninstall page 
• Look for the Adobe Flash Player ActiveX in the list of installed programs
• After that, you should uninstall it
• Allow the uninstaller to become corrupted by following these steps
• Adobe Flash Player is to be downloaded and reinstalled.

Winding Up!

This is all about QuickBooks install error 1602 and hopefully, you’ll be able to resolve the error with ease. Additionally, if you get confused or face issues while executing the above-suggested solution, you can do a LIVE CHAT with QuickBooks Professionals.  

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