Eliminate QuickBooks Error Code 1406- A Step-by-Step Guide

QuickBooks Desktop is one of the best accounting applications and offers multiple features, full payroll services, inventory, and many more. So you must have downloaded it, but during installation, you may have encountered QuickBooks error code 1406.

Error 1406 can also appear when installing the updated file of QB. This error appears on your screen with an error message that reads, ‘We’re sorry! Something went wrong with your installation.’ To get the installation smoothly, you must fix this error, which you can do by following the mentioned solutions in this guide.

This blog contains a complete guide to fixing the installation error and the possible reasons why this error occurred. If you face any issues while following this guide, simply dial +1-(855)-955-1942 and connect with our team of QuickBooks experts

What Triggers Install Error 1406 in the QuickBooks Desktop?

Here’s a list of factors that trigger error 1406 in QuickBooks and interrupt the installation process:

• The recently updated Firewall in your system can interrupt the installation of the QB file.

• Any third-party application or malware software on your computer can be the reason why error 1406 is encountered on your screen.

• There are some common issues with the QuickBooks Desktop or the installation issues that trigger install error 1406.

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Resolve QuickBooks Install Error 1406 Using Easy Fixes

Before you try to troubleshoot the error by following the below-mentioned steps, disable the third-party applications and malware software to perform a smooth installation. If the installation error 1406 persists, you can move to the provided below solutions.

Solution 1: Disable Windows Firewall

Disabling Windows Firewall for QuickBooks will help to remove all the restrictions and remove it from the unwanted programs list of Firewall. Learn how you can do it:

• Open your computer and tap on the Windows icon from the keyboard.

• In the search bar for the Windows home page, type Control Panel and open it.

• Again, in the search bar of the Control Panel, type Firewall and click on Allow an app through Windows Firewall.

• Now find the QuickBooks from the opened list, remove the tick mark, or click Remove to save the recently made changes.

• Finally, close the control panel window and try again to install the downloaded file.

After following the steps mentioned above, you can install the QB file successfully. If still not, try out the given solution.

Solution 2: Fix Installations Issues with QB Install Diagnostic Tool Step 1: Get the QuickBooks Tool Hub

• Go to the official site of Intuit and search for the option to download the QuickBooks Tool Hub..

• From there, get the latest version of Tool Hub (1.6.0.3).

• When the tool hub is downloaded completely, save its file to the accessible location.

• Now access the recently downloaded file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe) and install it by following the displayed prompts and accepting the terms and conditions.

• Move to the next step to use the Install Diagnostic tool.

Step 2: Use the QB Install Diagnostic Tool

• Launch the QuickBooks Tool Hub.

• Hover over your cursor on the Installation issues and click on it.

• Click on the QB Install Diagnostic Tool from the further menu and let it run.

• The tool will take some time to identify and fix the installation issues.

• When the process is done, give a restart to your computer and retry to install the QB.

Following the provided solutions will rectify the QuickBooks error code 1406 and fix all the ongoing interruptions during installation. For further help, call us on TFN +1-(855)-955-1942 and connect and get guidance from the QB experts.

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