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What is the issue of QuickBooks error 1603? | Forum

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Devil Devis
Devil Devis Sep 1 '22

QuickBooks error 1603issue is one of the significant challenges of QuickBooks desktop software. This error mainly occurs when the user tries to update or install the QuickBooks software. This is quite a huge issue since the software is required to stay updated if the user wants to access the latest tax files. 

What are the symptoms of this QuickBooks error code 1603 issue?

The symptoms of QuickBooks error 1603can be identified with the error message displayed by the window. These include-

  • The update installer is facing an internal error. 

  • There is a problem with installing the Microsoft .NET Framework 

  • Msi returned error 1603 

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Rachel
Rachel Sep 2 '22

If you wish to tackle the error, then you can perform the following procedures:


1st Procedure: Making use of selective startup to install QuickBooks desktop

Prepare the data and create a backup of the company file and keep a copy of the QuickBooks desktop products and license info.

Hit on the Windows + R keys to open the run tab.

Windows+R keys - Image

Type in ‘MSConfig’ and hit the ok tab.

Type msconfig in Run - Image

Choose the selective startup and load system services in the general tab.

Load system services - Screenshot Image

Further, opt to hide all Microsoft services.

Hide all Microsoft services - Screenshot Image

Choose disable all.

Uncheck the Hide all Microsoft services checkbox.

Also, checkmark the windows installer checkbox.

Hit the ok tab and restart the system.

Uninstall and install QuickBooks desktop.

Installing QuickBooks updates - Screenshot Image

Lastly, switch back to normal startup mode.

2nd Procedure: Updating Windows to the latest release

You will have to install the missing updates related to .NET Framework, MSXML, C++

Hit the windows key.

Visit the windows search bar and type ‘windows update.’

Choose the option to check for updates.

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Now download & install the updates, if there are any

Update Windows - Screenshot Image

Contact the Microsoft professionals for any difficulties.


Greeting,

Rachel Gomez