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One such error is QuickBooks Error 1618. Many other technical issues are triggered due to Error code 1618 during the installation of QuickBooks Desktop. This blog critically discusses several causes, symptoms, and methods to resolve the error. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: How to Fix QuickBooks Error 1618: Another program is being updated?


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How to Fix QuickBooks Error 1618 Another program
is being updated?
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  • Whether small or large businesses, all require
    QuickBooks as their accounting software because
    of its robust features. However, it can also
    prevent users from operating the program
    efficiently. One such error is QuickBooks Error
    1618. Many other technical issues are triggered
    due to Error code 1618 during the installation of
    QuickBooks Desktop. This blog critically
    discusses several causes, symptoms, and methods
    to resolve the error.
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  • Causes Symptoms of QuickBooks Error 1618
  • Causes of QuickBooks Error 1618
  • An incomplete QuickBooks installation is the
    primary cause of the error. 
  • It can also happen when an antivirus application
    inadvertently removes the QuickBooks installation
    file due to a potential threat. 
  • Complicated issues triggered with Windows's
    internal database. 
  • Corrupted QB or Windows system files that cannot
    be used. 
  • Symptoms of QuickBooks Error 1618
  • The following symptoms will help you identify
    QuickBooks error 1618 
  • Error code 1618 appears alongside the QuickBooks
    runtime library error message. 
  • The QuickBooks program freezes frequently. 
  • The performance of Windows gradually decreases. 
  • When an error occurs, the machine will
    temporarily stop functioning.

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  • Methods to Resolve QuickBooks Error 1618
  • Method 1 QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool
  • QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool is a powerful
    application that detects the error on its own and
    works on fixing it. Follow the below instructions
    step-by-step to fix QuickBooks error 1618
  • End all operations on your computer
  • Go to a trusted website to download QuickBooks
    Tool Hub and install it
  • Save it in the path where you can access the file
    quickly, like desktop
  • Launch QuickBooksToolHub.exe and install
  • Agree to the mentioned terms and conditions and
    proceed
  • Once installed, open itNavigate toward the Tool
    Hub and choose Installation Issues.Now, run
    the QB diagnostic tool. It will detect the error
    and automatically work on it to repair it.
  • Method 2 Validate MSIEXEC.EXE In Background
  • Ending the process by interrupting the
    application in the background is essential. To
    ensure this, complete the corrupted Microsoft
    Installer Executable Process causing the error.
    Follow the below steps carefully

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  • Press Ctrl Alt Delete together and select
    Task Manager when prompted
  • Select the Processes option
  • Locate MSIEXEC.EXE, select it and remove it by
    choosing the End Process tab.End the Task
    Manager and try downloading the desktop
    application again
  • Method 3 Create Registry Backup
  • To fix the error code 1618, use the registry
    backup that might solve the issue. Follow the
    below instructions
  • Begin with this method by clicking Start on
    your windows
  • Simultaneously press Win R to launch the Run
    window
  • Input Regedit and select OK.Proceed with
    choosing My Computer, go to the file menu and
    select the Export tab
  • Select All Option in Export Range.Now, apply
    the changes by saving Windows Registry Backup.
  • Once the backup is made, delete the keys.
  • Method 4 Upgrading Windows Installer Version
  • Ensure your Windows Installer version is
    up-to-date according to the recent release of the
    software. If you need more clarification, follow
    the below method to upgrade it.

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  • On your computer and login into your system as
    Admin
  • Verify if the Windows Installer is upgraded to
    the latest version or not
  • Navigate towards My Computer and open
    C\WINDOWS\system32.
  • From here, choose Properties and select
    Version.
  • Here, youll get a list of Windows Installer
    Version data 
  • Upgrade it to the recent version of the
    application
  • Once done, reboot the system and launch the
    QuickBooks Desktop application is fixed.
  • Method 5 Microsoft Runtime Libraries
  • This is one of the methods that will require
    expert assistance before you proceed. Therefore,
    continue the below process if you are technically
    equipped or seek expert guidance. 
  • Download the Microsoft C Redistribute Package.
  • For 32 bits, launch Microsoft Visual C 2008
    Redistributable Package (86).
  • For 64 bits, launch Microsoft Visual C 2008
    Redistributable Package (64).
  • Save it on your desktop.
  • Once it's downloaded, open the vcredist_X86.exe
    for 32-bit or vcredist_X64.exe for 64-bit.
  • Complete the download process by following the
    instructed steps
  • Launch the QB Tool Hub application and go to
    Program.

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  • Navigate toward Quick Fix My Program and click
    on it
  • Once done, the tool will automatically detect the
    error and resolve it
  • When it is finished, reboot your system and check
    if the QuickBooks Error 1618 is fixed.
  • Conclusion
  • The procedures mentioned above should be
    sufficient to rectify QuickBooks error 1618. In
    addition, we've tried to think of everything you
    could do to resolve this issue without resorting
    to outside assistance. Nonetheless, if the
    problem persists, feel free to contact our
    QuickBooks experts at 1-800-615-2347.
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