How to Fix QuickBooks Error 1904 With Simple Course Of Action?

Question

When you are trying to install QuickBooks Files, the most common error named QuickBooks Error 1904 could appear and hence disturb the workflow. Such a specific error issue actually happens when you attempt opening the damaged or most probably corrupt Company files. In order to instantly cope-up this problem, you simply need to run the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool on your Windows system to detect the error issue and simultaneously rectify it. If in case, this doesn’t work to resolve the error code QuickBooks 1904, don’t panic! We are here for your better help. Just give a single ring at 24/7 helpline number and stay connected with our tech-specialists. They have solutions to all your problematic errors related to QuickBooks. Thus, feel free to connect with them.

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Answer 1

Solution 1: Run the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic tool from the QuickBooks Tool Hub

Step 1: Download and install the QuickBooks Tool Hub

1. Close QuickBooks.
2. Download the most recent version (1.5.0.0) of the QuickBooks Tool Hub. Save the file somewhere you can easily find it (like your Downloads folder or your Windows desktop). Note: If you've installed Tool Hub before, you can find out which version you have. Select the Home tab. The version will be on the bottom.
3. Open the file you downloaded (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
4. Follow the on-screen steps to install and agree to the terms and conditions.
5. When the install finishes, double-click the icon on your Windows desktop to open the tool hub.

Step 2: From the Tool Hub, run the Quickbooks Install Diagnostic tool

1. Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
2. In the tools hub, select Installation Issues.
3. Select QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool. Let the tool run. It can take up to 20 minutes.
4. When the tool finishes, restart your computer and open QuickBooks.

 

Solution 2: Change your Windows account settings

Switch to your Windows Administrator account

1. Open the Windows Start menu.
2. Type “CMD” into the search. When you see the CMD Run icon, right-click it and then select Run as administrator.
3. Type “net user administrator /active:yes” in the command window and press Enter. When the command is complete, close the command window.
4. Open the Windows Start menu and select sign out.
5. Select the account that says Administrator and sign in. You won't need a password.

Change your user permissions

1. Open the Windows Start menu.
2. Type “File Explorer” into the search and open File Explorer.
3. Search for C:\Program Files\Common Files.
4. Right-click the Common Files folder, and then select Properties.
5. Go to the Security tab, and then select Edit.
6. In the “Group or user names” section, select Users.
7. In the “Permissions for Users” section, turn on the following permissions: Modify, Read & execute, List folder contents, Read, Write.
8. Select Apply and then OK.

 

Regards,

Peter