QuickBooks Error 1601 is a common issue that users may encounter when installing or updating QuickBooks. This error usually appears with the message “Windows Installer is not accessible.” This means there’s a problem with the Windows Installer. Like any software, QuickBooks can have issues such as QuickBooks Error 1603 or Error 1601. These installation errors can interrupt your work and be frustrating. These errors can disrupt QuickBooks or affect any specific component that will not work as expected later. Error 1601 appears when the installer is damaged, or the installation is incomplete. Don’t worry. In this article, we’ll explain what causes this error. We’ll also provide simple steps to fix it. 

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Reasons For QuickBooks Error Code 1601

Possible root causes behind this QuickBooks installation error 1601 can be the following:

• Wrong security settings.
• Incomplete installation.
• Damaged installer files.
• Outdated Windows OS.

Solutions To Fix Error Code 1601 in QuickBooks

It is very important to resolve error 1601 otherwise your accounting tasks will be on hold. Here we have listed few solutions. It will help you in fixing this installation error. 

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Solution 1: Update Windows

• Press the Windows logo key.
• Open the Windows Start menu.
• Type “Settings” in the search box.
• Select Settings from the search results.
• Click on Windows Update.
• Next, click on Check for updates.
• Choose Download and Install.
• Complete the process.
• Restart your computer.

Solution 2: Reinstalling QuickBooks

Before You Begin:

• Download the installer file.
• Keep your license number ready.

Uninstall and Reinstall QuickBooks

Step 1: Uninstall QuickBooks

• Open the Windows Start menu.
• Search for “Control Panel.” 
• Then, open it.
• Choose Programs and Features. Or Uninstall a Program.
• Select your QuickBooks Desktop version.
• Click on Uninstall/Change.
• Select Remove.
• Click Next.
• If this option is not visible, log out and log back into Windows with admin rights.

Step 2: Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop

• Complete the uninstallation process.
• Now, install QuickBooks Desktop again. 
• Reinstallation will automatically create new folders.
• It also renames your old folders.

Solution 3: Adjust the Security Settings

• Log in to your computer.
• Ensure signing in as Administrator.
• Click on Start.
• Type gpedit.msc.
• After typing it, press Enter.
• Access the Computer Configuration segment.
• Select Administrative Templates. 
• Double-click on Windows Components.
• Double-click on Windows Installer.
• Find Prohibit User Installs
• Double-click it to change settings.
• Select Not Configured.
• Click OK to save.
• Click OK on any error prompts.
• Then, retry installing.

Conclusion

Once you learn the underlying cause behind the QuickBooks Error 1601 and followed the above given troubleshooting steps carefully, you can fix this installation error and will be able to install and run QuickBooks smoothly. If you need additional help, contact us at 1.855.738.2784.

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