Install Error 1904 can occur during the installation of QuickBooks, either when installing it for the first time or upgrading from Pro to Premier. This error is closely related to the Microsoft components needed to install and run QuickBooks on Windows.
The error message may mention QBversionTool.dll, and it is often triggered by damaged or corrupted Microsoft Visual C++ files. Read this blog till the end to know the causes and solutions of QuickBooks error 1904.
What are the Methods to Fix QuickBooks Install Error 1904?
To fix QuickBooks Install Error 1904, you can try the following solutions:
Method 1: Activate the hidden admin account on a Windows computer
- Open the Command Prompt by clicking the Start button and typing in "CMD" in the Search Programs and Files box.
- Then, right-click on the CMD file at the top of the list and select "Run as Administrator".
- Within the Command Prompt, type in the command "net user administrator /active:yes" and press the Enter key to activate the hidden administrator account.
- If an error message appears, try typing in the command "net user administrator /active" instead.
- It's important to note that activating the hidden admin account will turn off User Account Control (UAC) on Windows, which removes operating system restrictions from applications like QuickBooks. However, the built-in admin account should only be used for troubleshooting issues rather than regular use.
Method 2: Disable the built-in admin account on Windows
- Click the Start button on your desktop.
- Type "CMD" in the Search Programs and Files search box and select the CMD file from the list.
- Right-click on the CMD file and choose "Run as Administrator" to open the Command Prompt with elevated privileges.
- Within the Command Prompt, type "net user administrator /active:no" and hit the Enter key to disable the built-in administrator account.
- This command will remove the admin account's active status and prevent it from being accessed without first reactivating it.
