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How To Troubleshoot QuickBooks Install Error 1904? | Forum

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Joey Williams
Joey Williams May 5 '23

Install Error 1904 can occur during the installation of QuickBooks, either when installing it for the first time or upgrading from Pro to Premier. This error is closely related to the Microsoft components needed to install and run QuickBooks on Windows.

The error message may mention QBversionTool.dll, and it is often triggered by damaged or corrupted Microsoft Visual C++ files. Read this blog till the end to know the causes and solutions of QuickBooks error 1904.


What Causes QuickBooks Install Error 1904?
  • Installing the latest version of Windows.
  • Corrupted QuickBooks Installer file.
  • The registry entries may be damaged during an upgrade of the QuickBooks Desktop application, resulting in Error 1904 failing to register.
  • The installation of QuickBooks is being interrupted by a Windows security tool.
  • The user does not have the necessary Windows installation permissions.
  • This error is caused by hard disc flaws that prevent QuickBooks from granting the files read-write access.


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