Fix QuickBooks Error 1618: Another program is being updated

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How to Fix QuickBooks Error 1618?

• QuickBooks is a modern and user-friendly
  accounting and bookkeeping software that is
  preferred by hundreds of thousands of business
  owners all around the world. But like all the
  other computer software, QuickBooks as well is
  not completely free from errors. QuickBooks Error
  1618 is among the most common issues that users
  face. This issue shows up while installing
  QuickBooks Desktop. The description of this QB
  error is often available under the Windows logs
  or in the installation log file of the software.

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Learn to Fix QuickBooks Error 1618

• This installation error can be recognized with
  the error message on the screen that reads There
  was a problem installing Microsoft Runtime
  Library (1618). Since its a complicated issue,
  we have created this blog post for you to have
  detailed information about the causes
  and troubleshooting of QuickBooks Error 1618.
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• Well, reading this blog post might help you to
  fix the bug, but you can also get in touch with
  our experts and certified professionals. just
  make a call at our toll-free number.
  Our QuickBooks enterprise technical support team
  will be happy to fix this error you. Contact us
  today!

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• What is QuickBooks Error 1618?

• Its easy to spot QuickBooks Error 1618 when
  attempting to install or update as it flashes a
  message that reads on the screen
• Error There was a problem installing Microsoft
  Runtime Library (Error 1618).
• Error 1618. ERROR_INSTALL_ALREADY_RUNNING error
  message when you run the Setup program to install
  QuickBooks programs.
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• The error appears when there are multiple windows
  installer instances running at the same time and
  blocking the installation process. Windows
  installer is the basic system requirement to
  install a program. Also, its essential to
  install, update, uninstall, and repair any
  computer application.

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What are the symptoms of QuickBooks Error code
1618?

• The following are the signs that show that your
  software may be affected by QuickBooks runtime
  library error 1618.
• Error code 1618 shows up on the screen along with
  QuickBooks runtime library error message.
• The QuickBooks application keeps on freezing.
• Windows functioning slowly.
• The computer stops functioning for the time when
  the error appears.

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What causes QuickBooks Error 1618 Install Already
Running?

• There may be multiple reasons behind the
  occurrence of QuickBooks error 1618.
• Corrupted or incomplete installation files.
• The Windows registry may be corrupt and
  causing QuickBooks error 1618 install already
  running.
• Some essential program files might have been
  deleted.

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How to Resolve QuickBooks Error 1618?

• Here are some of the most dependable solutions to
  the QuickBooks Error 1608. You can resolve this
  error with the help of our experts to save your
  valuable time and efforts.

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Solution 1 Install and Run QuickBooks Install
Diagnostic Tool

• Close all open applications including QuickBooks
  Desktop application.
• Download QuickBooks Tool Hub file and store it in
  an easily accessible location.
• Open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file and install
  it following the instructions prompted.
• Agree to the terms and conditions to continue the
  installation.
• After the installation is complete, double-click
  the QB icon on the desktop.
• Now go to Tool hub and select Installation
  Issues.
• Next, select QuickBooks Install Diagnostic
  Tool and run it to repair QB installation error
  1618.

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Solution 2 Close MSIEXEC.EXE running in the
background

• Open Task Manager by Pressing Ctrl Alt
  Delete keys, on your keyboard.
• Select the Processes tab and sort the processes
  in alphabetic order.
• Select MSIEXEC.EXE and click on the End
  Process button.
• Close the Task Manager window and try to install
  QuickBooks Desktop again.

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Solution 3 Reinstall the Microsoft Runtime
Libraries

• You are recommended to contact a Windows Expert
  for completing this process. This step requires
  knowledge of the Windows operating system.
• Download MS Visual C Redistributable package.
• Select the package Microsoft Visual C 2008
  Redistributable Package(x86) for 32-bit computer
• And choose Microsoft Visual C 2008
  Redistributable Package(x64) for 64-bit system.
• Save the downloaded package on an easily
  accessible location or the desktop.
• Rename the package as exe or vcredist_X86.exe.
• Follow the prompts.
• Restart your computer and reinstall QuickBooks.

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Solution 4 Create a backup for the Windows
registry

• From the Windows taskbar, click on Start button.
• Open Run command (Windows R keys).
• Type in Regedit and click OK button.
• Go to My Computer and open the file menu
  and Export.
• Select All Option in Export Range.
• Save the created registry backup on the desktop
  and delete the keys.
• The deletion of the keys will also delete all the
  sub-keys.

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Solution 5 Update the version of windows
installer

• Log in as an Admin to your computer.
• Check if the Windows Installer is updated.
• If not, go to My Computer.
• Open C\WINDOWS\system32 and right-click on
  the .exe file
• Select Properties and then choose Version.
• Here, you will find all the information related
  to the Windows Installers version.
• Update the software if updates are available.
• Restart the computer and see if you in install
  and QuickBooks Desktop.

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Winding up!

• The five solutions mentioned in this post are the
  most successful ways to fix QuickBooks Error
  1618. The installation error should be fixed
  after trying the troubleshooting steps mentioned
  above. If the issue persists, call our QuickBooks
  Support team at 1-800-615-2347 and we will get
  into more technical prospects to fix this error.

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