Fixing Installation has Failed Error Message in QuickBooks
Installing any program on Windows requires several components to work in harmony, such as the .NET Framework and Windows installer. Also, the installation file must be free of corruption, or else the installation will fail. QuickBooks installation can fail with an error message that reads, ‘Installation has Failed’ if any required components malfunction. In this guide, we will discuss the reasons for such issues in QuickBooks that you must avoid and solutions to carry out an uninterrupted installation.
If your QuickBooks installation is failing even after multiple attempts, you must contact QuickBooks support for advanced troubleshooting help and assistance
Reasons Why QuickBooks Installation Fails on Windows
Below are some of the most common reasons your QuickBooks installation fails even after multiple attempts.
- Damage to the crucial Windows components such as .NET Framework and Windows installer.
- Missing Windows updates required to keep the Windows installation components in good shape.
- Corruption in the QuickBooks installer file is also why you can’t install it on the system.
Let’s move on to the next section of this article and learn how to proceed and eliminate all the causes that trigger this installation issue.
How to Fix QuickBooks Desktop Installation Problems
Below are some of the most effective solutions to help you eliminate the ‘Installation has failed’ error message and other installation errors like QuickBooks error 1903, 1402, etc.
Solution 1: Install the Most Recent Windows Updates to Fix Issues with Microsoft Components
This solution will help download and install the most recent Windows updates so that the issues with the Microsoft components required to install can be fixed.
- Go to the Windows Start menu and enter Windows Update in the search bar.
- Select the same from the search results and hit the Windows Update option.
- Click Check for Updates, and once the updates are downloaded, restart your system to let Windows install the updates.
Once the updates are installed, retry installing QuickBooks to check if the error is resolved. If not, move to the next troubleshooting solution and re-download the QuickBooks installer file.
Solution: Download a Fresh QuickBooks Installation File
Sometimes, the QuickBooks installer file is damaged and does not let you proceed with the installation. In this solution, we will download a fresh QuickBooks installer file from the official Intuit website and check if this helps resolve the installation error.
- Go to the QuickBooks Product Download page and select Country, Product, and Version.
- Hit Search and click the download option to download a fresh installer for your version of QuickBooks Desktop.
- Save the file somewhere you can easily access and double-click it after downloading.
Retry installing QuickBooks and check if it works with a newly downloaded installer file.
Conclusion
If none of the solutions helped remove the ‘Installation has failed’ error message, your last attempt should be to manually repair the damaged Microsoft components, which you can do from the Control Panel. If you need help performing the same or have some other query, contact our team of certified QuickBooks Desktop experts at +1.833.802.0002.
