All You Need to Know About QuickBooks Error 1904

When it comes to accounting and financing software, QuickBooks is trusted by thousands of businesses throughout the world. However, no matter how perfect QuickBooks is, it’s also prone to a number of errors. QuickBooks error 1904 is one such error that occurs when users attempt to install QuickBooks Desktop on their computers. The error code 1904 pops up on the screen with an error message, stating, “[file path/name/ extension] failed to register," don’t worry. Your accounting data and company files are in good shape.” Generally, such kinds of installation errors get triggered when any necessary Microsoft component, such as MSXML, is unregistered or damaged. However, there is no need for you to be worried as your accounting data and company files are totally safe. With this post, we will discuss with you the reasons that often prompt error 1904 and quick troubleshooting solutions to it.


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What are the reasons that can prompt QuickBooks Installation Error 1904?

Apart from the damaged Windows components, there are a number of reasons that can throw QuickBooks installation error 1904, such as:

  • QuickBooks installation files might have been damaged or corrupted.

What should be done to rectify QuickBooks Error 1904?

Solution 1) Get the Windows operating system’s Microsoft Core XML Services DLL registered

For 64-Bit operating system:
  • Open the Windows Start menu and type “CMD” in the search box.
  • Right-click CMD and choose the Run as Administrator option from the drop-down menu.
  • If prompted, enter the Windows admin username and password.
  • At the C: prompt, you need to enter cd\windows\syswow64
  • Next, you need to type regsvr32 MSXML6.dll and then press the Enter key on the keyboard.
For 32-Bit Operating system:
  • Open the Run command window by pressing Windows + R keys on the keyboard.
  • Type “CMD” in the Run command dialog box.
  • On the cmd.exe window, you need to type regsvr32 MSXML6.dlland press the Enter key on the keyboard.

Solution 2) Run the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic tool from the QB Tool Hub

  • At first, download the latest version of the QuickBooks Tool Hub (1.4.0.0) on the system.
  • Double-click the downloaded file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe) and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Give your consent to the terms and conditions to finish the installation of the QB Tool Hub.
  • Open the QB Tool Hub and click on the Installation Issues tab.
  • Click on the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool option and let the tool run.
  • Once the tool is done repairing the damaged QuickBooks installation files, restart the computer.

Conclusion: 

In case you are still getting QuickBooks error 1904 even after following the steps mentioned above in the post,there is a great possibility that, due to lack of required permissions, Windows is preventing the installation of the QuickBooks Desktop application. We suggest you to sign in to your system with the administrator account and turn on the required permissions for QuickBooks Desktop. You can also get in touch with our QuickBooks error experts at (844)-932-1139 for step-by-step troubleshooting assistance.


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