QuickBooks is known as the most popular accounting software in the world. It is being used by thousands of businesses to manage their financial records.
Nevertheless, there are occasions when QuickBooks cannot work correctly due to the errors. One such error is QuickBooks Error 1904. This error is triggered when the user tries to install the QuickBooks desktop.
If you are receiving an error message that reads “Error 1904: [file path/name/extension] failed to register”, then this blog is for you.
To resolve QuickBooks Error 1904 in the quickest way, you can dial +1-855-856-0042 to contact our QuickBooks support team straightaway.
Top Reasons for QuickBooks Error Message 1904
Some of the most common reasons for QuickBooks Error Message 1904 are as follows:
1. Damaged or corrupt Microsoft Windows components like Microsoft .NET framework, Microsoft MSXML, C++ can cause this error.
2. Some damage to the installation components used by the QuickBooks program can also trigger this error.
3. Incorrect Windows account settings can also be the reason behind this error.
Most Reliable Methods to resolve QB Error Code 1904
You can resolve the QB Error Code 1904 by following methods:
Method 1: Repairing installation components by running the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool
1. Close your QuickBooks application.
2. Now you should download the latest release (1.5.0.0) of the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
3. Save the file to a location where you can easily find it like Windows desktop, Downloads folder etc.
4. You can now open the file that you have just downloaded (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
5. Complete the installation process and double click the QB Tool Hub icon to open it.
6. Navigate to the “Installation Issues” tab in the QB Tool Hub and open it.
7. You should select the “QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool” option and let the tool run.
8. After the run is finished, you should restart your computer.
9. Now open the QuickBooks again.
Also see: QuickBooks Error 15101
Method 2: Repair the Microsoft Windows components
Step 1: Repairing Microsoft .NET framework
1. Close all the open programs on your system.
2. Now click the Windows ‘Start’ menu.
3. Type ‘Control Panel’ in the search field.
4. Navigate to the ‘Control Panel’ icon and open it.
5. Click the ‘Program and Features’ tab.
6. Click the ‘Uninstall a Program’ button.
7. You should click on the ‘Turn Windows features on or off’ tab.
8. Navigate to the .NET framework on the list.
9. Select the ‘Microsoft .NET framework 4.5’ from the list.
10. Now click on the ‘Uninstall/Change’ button.
11. Choose the option ‘Repair’ and click on the ‘Next’ tab.
12. After the repair is finished, restart your system.
Step 2: Repairing Microsoft MSXML
1. Click on the Windows ‘Start’ menu.
2. Type ‘cmd’ in the search field.
3. Right-click the ‘cmd’ icon and choose the option ‘Run as Administrator’.
4. Now you should type ‘cd\windows\syswow64’ in the C: prompt.
5. You can type ‘regsvr32 MSXML6.dll’ and press the ‘Enter’ button.
6. Now install the QuickBooks application.
Method 3: Alter your Windows account settings
Step 1: Use your Windows Administrator account
1. Click on the Windows ‘Start’ menu.
2. Enter the word ‘CMD’ in the search field and right-click on its icon.
3. Choose the ‘Run as Administrator’ option.
4. Now enter ‘net user administrator /active: yes’ in the command window.
5. Press the ‘Enter’ button.
6. Now open the Windows ‘Start’ menu again and click the ‘Sign Out’ option.
7. Choose the ‘Administrator’ account and sign in. You will not need a password.
Step 2: Make corrections in your user permissions
1. Click on the Windows ‘Start’ menu.
2. Now enter ‘File Explorer’ in the search field and open it.
3. You should search for ‘C:\Program Files\Common Files’.
4. You should right-click on the ‘Common Files’ folder.
5. Select the ‘Properties’ option.
6. Navigate to the ‘Security’ tab and click on the ‘Edit’ button.
7. Go to the ‘Group or user names’ section, click the ‘users’ tab.
8. Navigate to the ‘Permissions for users’ section, turn on the following permissions:
(i) Modify
(ii) Read & Execute
(iii) List folder contents
(iv) Read
(v) Write
9. Choose the ‘Apply’ option and click the ‘OK’ tab.
Conclusion
We have now reached the end of our blog on error 1904. We discussed about the causes of the QuickBooks Error 1904 and the methods to rectify it. You need to follow all the steps in the correct sequence to implement each method.
If you require further assistance, you can dial +1-855-856-0042 to contact our QuickBooks support team.
