Technical Fixes to Overcome QuickBooks Error 1904

At times, you might run into QuickBooks error 1904 that pops up on the screen with a message that says: 

“Error 1904: [file path/name / extension] failed to register,”

If we talk about the factors that might be triggering it, then damaged Microsoft components, lack of admin rights, and damaged QB installation can be some of the reasons behind it. That’s why we conducted research and compiled this blog post with a set of solutions. Dive into the page and get your hands on it.

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Main Contributors to the QB Installation Error 1904

First, let’s understand the reasons that can contribute to the occurrence of this issue.

1. You might run into such a problem due to a lack of admin permissions.
2. It can be due to a restriction that might prevent you from reading or writing to the hard disk.
3. When you update the program but forget to reboot your system.

Methods to Execute When QuickBooks Error 1904

Here are the solutions that you can use to eliminate the error code 1904:

Solution 1: QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool

1. For this, you are required to open the QB Tool Hub.
2. Choose Installation Issues.
3. Tap on the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool and wait for it to complete the process.
4. When the tool is completed, restart your computer.

Solution 2: Register the MSXML DLL files

Follow the given steps for a 64-bit Operating System

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Search for cmd and a Command Prompt window will open.
3. On the screen, type cd\windows\syswow64.
4. Type regsvr32 MSXML6.dll and hit Enter.
5. Install the QBDT program.

Follow the given steps to register MSXML for a 32-bit Operating System

1. Press Win+R to open the Run window.
2. Type cmd and hit Enter to open it.
3. Type regsvr32 MSXML6.dll.
4. Press Enter.
5. Install the QB application and see if the error still persists.

Solution 3: Change your Windows account settings

Switch to your Windows Administrator account

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Type cmd into the search bar, and right-click on it to choose Run as administrator.
3. Type “net user administrator /active:yes” in the command window and then choose Enter. 
4. Close the command window when the command is completed.
5. Open the Windows Start menu.
6. Choose Sign out.
7. Choose the account that says Administrator and then sign in.
8. For this, you won’t need a password.

Change your user permissions

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Type File Explorer and open it.
3. Search for C:\Program Files\Common Files.
4. Now, you are required to right-click on the Common Files.
5. Choose Properties.
6. Head over to the Security tab.
7. Choose Edit. 
8. Look at the Group or user names section.
9. Choose Users.
10. In the Permissions for Users section, enable the Modify, Read & execute, List folder contents, Read, Write.
11. Choose Apply and then click on OK.

Reinstall QB and sign out

1. Install the QB program by following the detailed instructions.
2. When the installation is finished, head to the Start menu.
3. Sign out of the administrator account.
4. Sign in to your usual user account.
5. Open the Start menu.
6. Type cmd and right-click on the Command Prompt icon to choose Run as Administrator.
7. Type "net user administrator /active:no" in the command window.
8. Hit Press, which will hide your administrator account.

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In a Nutshell

We have tried to explain the reasons that might trigger QuickBooks error 1904. In addition, you have been given a set of methods that can help you resolve it. For more information, give a call to 1.855.738.2784 and let experts handle it.

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