How to Fix QuickBooks Error 1712 [Installation Not Completed]?

[nancy4371]

If you are installing QuickBooks for the first time or updating it, you may encounter QuickBooks error 1712. This could be due to registry errors in your Windows system or other background processes that are interfering with the installation of QuickBooks. In case you have already encountered this error, this article will provide you with a detailed and step-by-step troubleshooting process to follow. You might see a similar pop-up message on your desktop screen when the error occurs:

What Causes QuickBooks Error Code 1712?
Possible causes behind to this error might be as:
●   If you have an existing version of QuickBooks installed on your computer, it might interfere with the installation of any new version of QuickBooks, resulting in Error 1712.
●   Registry errors on your Windows operating system could be a potential cause of such error.
●   When installing QuickBooks desktop, ensure that the user account you are logged into on Windows has administrative privileges, as the installation requires these rights. If the account doesn't have administrative rights, it may cause error message 1712.
●   If you haven't installed the latest Windows updates, QuickBooks installation might run into issues that lead to such error. It's important to ensure that your operating system is up-to-date before installing QuickBooks.

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[petergroft]

Solution 1: Use QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool
Download and Run QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool:
Download the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool from the official Intuit website.
Save the file to your desktop.
Close any open programs and run the tool.
Let the Tool Run:
The tool will automatically diagnose and fix issues related to the Microsoft components required for QuickBooks.
Restart Your Computer:
After the tool completes its work, restart your computer.
Reinstall QuickBooks:
Attempt to reinstall QuickBooks.

Solution 2: Uninstall and Reinstall QuickBooks
Uninstall QuickBooks:
Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
Type Control and press Enter to open the Control Panel.
Go to "Programs" > "Programs and Features."
Locate QuickBooks in the list, right-click, and choose "Uninstall/Change."
Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall QuickBooks.
Rename QuickBooks Installation Folders:
Rename the folders where QuickBooks is installed, typically found in C:\Program Files\Intuit or C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit.
Reinstall QuickBooks:
Download the latest version of QuickBooks from the official website.
Install QuickBooks following the on-screen instructions.

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Peter