What is QuickBooks error 1904? Causes and How to Fix it

QuickBooks has various advanced features that make accounting and bookkeeping easier for users. But, errors like QuickBooks Error 1904 make it difficult and annoy users. The error shows up on the screen with a message, “Error 1904: [file path / name / extension] failed to register.” The error is not related to accounting data and company files. It occurs due to damaged Microsoft components like C++, .NET Framework, and MSXML. Go through the complete blog to know what prompts the QuickBooks installation error 1904 and how you can fix it.

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Reasons why you encounter error 1904 while installing QuickBooks 

Following is the list of major causes that trigger the error:

1. Damaged or corrupted QuickBooks installation file.
2. Windows firewall and security programs are interrupting QuickBooks installation.
3. User does not have admin permission required to install QuickBooks on Windows.

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Quick Ways to Fix QuickBooks Enterprise error 1904

Solution 1. Get QuickBooks Tool Hub and use the Install Diagnostic Tool

1. Close QuickBooks, get the setup file of the latest QuickBooks Tool Hub version, and save it to your Windows desktop for easy access.
2. Locate and open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file, then follow the instructions given on the screen.
3. Tick the agree to the terms and conditions checkbox to finish the installation.
4. The QuickBooks Tool Hub desktop icon will show up on the screen once the installation completes.
5. Now, open the QuickBooks Tool Hub and move to the Installation Issues tab.
6. Choose QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool and wait till it runs and resolves issues.
7. Restart your device and open the QuickBooks Desktop application again.

Solution 2. Reinstall Adobe Flash Player if the error appears while installing the Adobe Flash Player

1. After running the Install Diagnostic Tool, select the Windows Start menu and write Control Panel in the search field.
2. Open Control Panel and there, click Uninstall a Program.
3. Scroll the list of programs, choose Adobe Flash Player ActiveX, and click Uninstall.
4. Follow the on-screen steps to complete uninstall, then download and install Adobe Flash Player again.

Solution 3. Fix Windows components by reinstalling and repairing .NET Framework

1. Close all open applications and select the Windows Start menu.
2. In the search field, write Control Panel, open it, and go to Programs and Features.
3. Click Uninstall a Program, choose Turn Windows features on or off and look for .NET Framework in the list.
4. Now, verify settings for .NET Framework 4.5 and .NET Framework 3.5.
5. Move to the Programs and Features window and choose Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.
6. Click Uninstall/Change, the Repair, and choose Next.
7. Follow the prompt steps, wait till the repair completes, and then restart your workstation.

We have done our best to help you fix QuickBooks Error 1904. If you are confused or face any difficulty while performing the step, get in touch with the certified QuickBooks expert’s team by calling us on our customer support number +1-(855)-856-0042.

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