Troubleshoot QuickBooks error 1904 using this effective guide!

“Error 1904: [file path/name/extension] failed to register” will appear on your screen if you encounter the QuickBooks error 1904. This error is spotted while installing the essential files of the QuickBooks or while updating the QB Application. Occasionally, when a user upgrades Microsoft Windows, this error can occur. The primary factor that we can hold accountable for the presence of this error could be the damaged

Microsoft Visual C++ Component. There can be various other triggering aspects, which you will find in the blog below. We have also elaborated on some efficient troubleshooting solutions that will guide your way out of this error easily and quickly.

Do you not want to engage yourself in complicated troubleshooting processes where the outcome is not guaranteed? Contact the authorized team of QuickBooks Technicians reachable at +1-800-579-9430.

Solutions for the QuickBooks Error 1904

Now you know which factor to work on to terminate the error. All the rationales will be fixed after executing the methods given below. The only key is to implement the steps in the order they are listed. 

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Solution: Enable the Hidden/Built-in Administrator 

Step 1: Enable the Built-in Admin 

• Press the ’Windows’ key on the keyboard, and you’ll be navigated to the start menu.
• In the search bar, type ‘CMD’ & right-click on ‘CMD/Command Prompt/ cmd.exe.’
• Tap on ‘Run as an Administrator’ and save the changes.
• Now in the command bar window, type ‘net user administrator/active:yes’ & press ‘enter.’
• If you are not able to locate then type ‘net user administrator/active’ instead.

Step 2: Start using the built-in Admin account

• Press the ’Windows’ key on the keyboard, and you’ll be navigated to the start menu.
• In the search bar, type ‘CMD’ & right-click on ‘CMD/Command Prompt/ cmd.exe.’
• Tap on ‘Run as an Administrator’ and save the changes.
• Now in the command bar window, type ‘net user administrator/active:yes’ & press ‘enter.’
• If you are not able to locate then type ‘net user administrator/active’ instead.

Step 2: Start using the built-in Admin account

• Simultaneously press the ‘Ctrl + Alt + Delete’ keys and select ‘Switch User Windows 8 Users.’
• Tap the ‘Windows’ button on your keyboard and select the icon on the upper-right-hand side.
• Select ‘Ctrl + Alt + Del’ again, then select the ‘Default Administrator Account’ icon.

Step 3: Coat the Admin Account

• Click on the ‘Windows’ icon on your keyboard or home screen.
• Insert ‘CMD’ in the search bar and right-click on the file that says ‘CMD/Command Prompt/ cmd.exe.’
• Select ‘Run as Administrator’ and type ‘net user administrator/active:no.’
• Press ‘enter’ and proceed with the further listed step.

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Step 4: Alter the Installation Directory Settings

• Locate the ‘C: \ Program Files \ Common Files.’
• Right-click on the ‘common files’ option and select ‘properties.’
• Under the ‘security tab,’ select ‘edit.’
• Further, click on ‘users’ under ‘group or user names’ and press ‘enter.’
• In the ‘permissions for users’ window, you need to select the following: 

1. Read & Execute
2. Write
3. List Folder Contents
4. Read
5. Modify

• Select ‘apply’ to apply all the changes & press ‘ok.’ 

Step 5: Reinstall the QuickBooks 

• This is a crucial step in which you may need to enter all the credentials again to set up the software. Keep the credentials handy and take a backup of all the essential information.
• Delete the existing software and go to the official website of Intuit.
• Reinstall the software and set it up using the correct credentials.

Conclusion

The QuickBooks Error 1904 will no longer appear after this fixation method. If it does, contact the QuickBooks Troubleshooting Professionals at +1-800-579-9430. 

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