QuickBooks is a reliable bookkeeping software that helps businesses in payroll management, inventory management and creates financial reports that help businesses grow profitably. The software becomes easy to use because of its interactive interface and wide range of features.  But the software is prone to internal issues like QuickBooks error 1712 that interrupt the software installation process. If you also came across this error while installing QuickBooks on your computer, go through this complete blog created to act as a comprehensive guide that provides the potential causes of this error and the appropriate ways to eliminate it.

The reasons this error blocks the QuickBooks installation/update on your PC are mentioned underneath-

• Windows components like the .NET framework & MSXML are damaged, restricting the software installation on your PC.

• The installation package has been damaged during the download, and some of the files required for installation are missing.

• You have an outdated Windows version on your PC that can lead to compatibility issues.

 

You can use the techniques given below to rectify this QuickBooks installation error-

QuickBooks can face issues during installation if the Windows version on your PC is out of date. Intuit always recommends using the latest version of Windows to avoid any problems with the software. QuickBooks requires certain system specifications to run smoothly, and if the Windows version doesn’t comply with the requirements, the software installation will be interrupted due to compatibility issues. You must upgrade your Windows using the steps given below-

1. Go to the Windows update menu in the control panel of your PC.

2. Tap the Check for updates option in the left pane.

3. Click Download and install below the new version available for your Windows.

4. Reinstall your QuickBooks after the Windows is updated and the PC restarts.

If the installation fails again due to the error, try the next technique.

QuickBooks Tool hub consists of several tools that are explicitly designed to deal with issues that can affect the software. You can also use these tools to get rid of the installation problems you are currently facing. Go to the official QuickBooks website and download the latest version (1.6.0.2) of the QB Tool hub on your computer-

1. Open the QuickBooksToolhub.exe after it is downloaded and do as per the directions given by the software to install it on your PC.

2. Run the QuickBooks Tool hub after it is installed and click on Installation issues.

3. Tap Run QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool in the drop-down list and wait until the tool mends the issues.

4. Retry QuickBooks installation/update after the tool finishes.

The software will be installed on your PC without causing any problems.

This brings us to the end of our blog describing the causes of QuickBooks error 1712 and the measures you must take to eliminate it. We hope the blog is helpful and the software runs smoothly after installation.

If you run into any issues during the installation, take the assistance of a QB support team at 1.855.738.2784 to rectify the problems.