The QuickBooks error 1904 occurs when the application fails to install QuickBooks files. The error is accompanied by a ‘failed to register’ error message. The error can also arise when QuickBooks could not register the .dll files. There can be many reasons why this error occurs and we are going to get into the details of this error in this article. Keep on reading this article to know about the solutions to resolve the QuickBooks error code 1904 easily.
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Why Do You Get the Error 1904 While Installing QuickBooks?
QuickBooks install error 1904 can get triggered due to the following reasons –
1. Your company file is damaged or corrupted.
2. Microsoft components such as C++ are damaged.
3. QuickBooks file settings are incorrect and need to be changed.
4. You have not rebooted your PC post upgrading your QuickBooks version.
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Addressing QuickBooks Error Code 1904
You can get rid of the error code 1904 in QuickBooks in the following manner –
Fix 1 – Access QuickBooks Default Admin Account
To activate the built-in administrator, follow the steps given below –
1. Type cmd on the Windows Start menu and right-click on the command prompt.
2. Click on Run as Admin and type net user administrator/active:yes in the prompt window.
3. Hit enter and press Ctrl + Alt + Del keys to choose the Switch User Windows users option.
4. Choose the User icon from the display menu and click on the Default Admin account icon.
Fix 2 – Run a Diagnosis using the QuickBooks Tool Hub
Use QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool from the QuickBooks Tool Hub to run a quick scan and diagnose the issues with your QuickBooks application. Once the diagnosis ends, see if the QuickBooks error 1904 is resolved.
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Fix 3 – Modify the Directory Settings and Set Permissions
Allow permissions from the installation directory by changing its settings.
1. Browse for your Program Files on the C drive and find the Common Files.
2. Right-click to choose Properties and click on the Edit option.
3. Under the Group or user names icon, click on Users and allow the following permissions –
• Modify
• List Folder Contents
• Read and Write
• Read and Execute
4. Click on Apply and save the changes to resolve the error 1904 while installing QuickBooks.
Fix 4 – Disable the Built-in Admin Account
If the fix 1 above didn’t help in addressing the error code, try disabling the admin account.
1. Search for cmd in the Search Programs and Files search box and right-click on it.
2. Select the Run as Admin option and type net user administrator/active:no in the prompt window.
3. Hit Enter and access QuickBooks again to see if the QuickBooks dll error is rectified.
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Conclusion
If you are encountering the QuickBooks error 1904, the fixes provided above will help you in addressing it. In case the error persists, you can contact us at +1-855-856-0042 to get immediate assistance from our technical team.
