How to Fix QuickBooks Error Code 1601 (A Repair Guide)

QuickBooks error code 1601 is basically a java error code that occurs when the installation is not updating. It comes with an error message stating the windows installer is not accessible. There can be a few possible causes of QuickBooks error code 1601, which we will discuss later on. The error code might seem troublesome, but can be resolved by carrying out a few simple steps. For this you can read the article ahead and unleash the causes and fixes of this error.

When this error occurs this error, message occurs on your screen:

Error 1601: Windows Installer is not accessible

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Causes of QuickBooks error 1601

·         The very first cause can be if the QuickBooks downloading file is faulty

·         Or if the Microsoft windows installer gets corrupted

·         Similar issue could be seen when there is no permission to put in the QuickBooks software system or a windows operating system

·         QuickBooks is not installed properly

·         Or if the program area unit is infected by any virus

Steps to fix the QuickBooks error 1601 issue

The user can fix the error by checking and reinstalling the windows install service. The steps involved in this process are as follows:

·         Start the system and hit start tab

·         After that enter msc in the search window

·         The next step is to select services

·         Also, right click the windows installer and properties tab

·         Now, visit the start up type and then verify if it is disabled. Select manual tab

·         And also, choose the service status, to enable the windows to set it to start tab

·         The lasts step in the process is to check if the error persists, even after following the above steps

You may also apply these steps

·         Run QuickBooks install diagnostic tool

·         Re-registering the windows installer

·         Perform a Clean install of QuickBooks desktop

·         Update your QuickBooks desktop

We hope that this post might be of some help in fixing the QuickBooks error code 1601. However, if you are still facing the issue, then call us at our toll-free number 1-800-969-7370and ask our QuickBooks desktop support team and accounting experts/certified ProAdvisors fix the error for you.