Came across QuickBooks error code 1646 and don’t know what can be done? Well, in that case reading this post till the end is highly recommended. This error can be seen when the user tries to install QuickBooks premier on a system where QuickBooks desktop pro of the same year is installed. There can be other reasons as well causing QuickBooks Error Code 1646, which we will be discussing later in this post. If you are interested in knowing what those errors are, make sure to read the post carefully till the end. Or contact us at +1-844-521-0490, and we will provide you with immediate support services.
Steps to resolve QuickBooks error 1646
The user can simply carry out the clean install tool to resolve the QuickBooks error 1646. A clean install won’t affect the accounting data since the company file and everything it holds aren’t involved at all. The steps involved in the clean install tool are as follows:
Step 1: Gather the QuickBooks product information
- The user needs to download the installer for your version of QuickBooks
- And also have the license number handy
- Make sure to write down the product year and version
Step 2: Uninstall QuickBooks
- The user needs to remove QuickBooks by opening the start menu and then looking for control panel and opening the same
- The next step is to select programs and features or uninstall a program
- After that, select the version of QuickBooks desktop you are having issues with
- Moving ahead, the user needs to select the uninstall or change and then remove and also hit next
Step 3: Rename the QuickBooks desktop installation folders manually
- The next step is to manually rename the folders, to reflect the hidden files after that rename the folder location. This can be done by adding Old at the end of the folder names and that’s it. This action will permit the user to avoid QuickBooks from recognizing the folder at the time when the user will make the new one. Now, move to the last step.
Step 4: Reinstalling QuickBooks
Once the above steps are complete, the user is supposed to reinstall the QuickBooks software and check if the error persists.
At the end of this post, we expect that reader might be able to successfully get rid of such an error. In case the error continues to trouble the user even after performing the set of steps mentioned above, it is highly recommended to get in touch with a team of professionals for QuickBooks Support at +1-844-521-0490. We are a team of technically sound experts who work round the clock to provide immediate support services.
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