QuickBooks Error Code 1904 occurs when you’re installing QuickBooks Desktop on your computer.
You may see this error as
Error 1904: [file path / name / extension] failed to register,” don’t worry. Your accounting data and company files are in good shape.
In this post, we’ll discuss the causes and solution steps to fix this problem.
Note: Process to fix this error code may complex, you can speak with our experts for a quick resolution. TollFree 1-877-353-8076 or leave us your message.
3 Simple Steps to Fix QuickBooks Error Code 1904
Step 1: Download and Install QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool
QB Error 1904 may also occur because of the installation of the latest Windows update. By running QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool it may help to prevent this issue.
- Download QuickBooks Tool Hub and go to your download by pressing CTRL+J
- Under your downloads list click on QuickBooksToolsHub.exe
- Click Yes to allow this app to make changes
- Now click on Next to install it and then click Yes again for accepting the license agreement
- Click on Next and then Install (It may take some time)
- Once the installation is complete click on Finish
- Now open QuickBooks Tool Hub (Icon will be available on your desktop)
- Go to Installation Issues tab and click on the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool
- It may take some time to configure…
- Once it’s configured, click on Yes to accept the license agreement
- Click Proceed to start repairs on your QuickBooks desktop components.
- Once completed, restart your computer.
If you’re no longer getting error 1904, it means QuickBooks is fixed.
Step 2: Repair or Reinstall Windows Component
If you’re not sure about the Windows component, we recommend you contact your IT person or speak with one of our experts and they will help you in this situation.
If you’re confident about the Windows component, please proceed further with the below steps.
A. Repair or Reinstall Microsoft .NET Framework
- Press Windows+R keys from the keyboard and type Control in the Run
- Then click OK
- Select Programs > Programs and Features
- Now click on Turn Windows features ON or OFF to the left pane
.NET Framework 4.5 (or later)
If .NET Framework 4.5 or later isn’t checked
- Click on the .NET Framework 4.5 (or later) Advanced Services
- Then click OK
- Now restart your computer
If .NET Framework 4.5 or later is checked
- Click on the .NET Framework 4.5 (or later) Advanced Services
- Then click OK
- Now restart your computer
- Press Windows+R keys from the keyboard and type Control in the Run
- Then click OK
- Select Programs > Programs and Features
- Now click on Turn Windows features ON or OFF to the left pane
- Click on the .NET Framework 4.5 (or later) Advanced Services
- Then click OK
.NET Framework 3.5
If .NET Framework 3.5 or later isn’t checked
- Click on the .NET Framework 3.5 Advanced Services
- Then click OK
- Now restart your computer
If .NET Framework 3.5 or later is checked
- Click on the .NET Framework 3.5 Advanced Services
- Then click OK
- Now restart your computer
- Press Windows+R keys from the keyboard and type Control in the Run
- Then click OK
- Select Programs > Programs and Features
- Now click on Turn Windows features ON or OFF to the left pane
- Click on the .NET Framework 3.5 Advanced Services
- Then click OK
Repair .NET Framework
If you have .NET Framework 4.1 or later in the programs list
- Press Windows+R and type APPWIZ.CPL into the Run
- Then click OK
- Now from the Program list click on .NET Framework 4.1 or later and click Repair
- Now follow onscreen instructions
- Once the repair is complete, restart your computer.
If you don’t have .NET framework 4.1 or later in the programs list
Sometimes users can’t find .NET Framework 4.1 or later into their programs list. In this situation, you need to download it manually from Microsoft Website
B. Repair Microsoft MSMXL
- Download and Install MSMXL
- Now press Windows+R and type msiexec.exe /fvaum “%userprofile%\desktop\msxml.msi
- Then click OK
Now install QuickBooks and you may not face this error code.
After following the above 2 steps you’ll no longer face this error but in case it still exists please proceed further with the below steps.
Step 3: Change Windows Settings
Make sure you’re logged in as an Administrator. If not switch your user to the Administrator and change the user account permission.
To change user account permissions
- Press Windows+E to open File Explorer and navigate to (C:) drive
- Now click on Local Disk (C:) > Program Files
- Then make a right-click on Common Files and select Properties
- Now click on Security tab and then Edit
- From the Group or user names, select Users
- Then under Permission for Users
- Make a check on Modify, Read and Execute, List folder contents, Read, Write
- Click on Apply and OK
Now you can easily reinstall QuickBooks in your user.
After following all the above steps you’ll no longer face QuickBooks Error 1904 but in case if the same problem still exists, you can speak with our experts. TollFree 1-877-353-8076 or leave us your message.
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