In this article, we will be putting our heads together to understand the main causes that trigger QuickBooks error 1904 and what measures need to be taken to resolve the same.
is a highly accredited financial accounting software program that organizations use regardless of the nature of their business or industry. Organizations need to maintain accurate books to win over the required finances because their finances are the first aspect that the potential moneylenders and stockholders would wish to check.
QuickBooks Error 1904 Module Failed to Register
Here software comes to the fore as it helps companies astutely maintain their finances. There are times when the software application ceases to run smoothly. Many users encounter issues like QuickBooks error 1904 which can further inhibit their business operations for a time being. Another 19xx hundred QuickBooks error code 1935.
When you encounter this QuickBooks error code you will see the following message on your computer screen:
Error 1904: [file path/name/extension] unable to register is commonly triggered by an inappropriate file setting or QuickBooks corrupted file.
In case, you see multiple errors on your computer screen and they explicitly state the ICWrapper.dll, qbprefs.dll, RcnFndRequestHandler.dll, and qbupdate.exe (amongst others), then the glitch in all probability is instigated by a corrupted module of Microsoft Visual C++.
This error can even take place when you are attempting to configure the QuickBooks Desktop immediately after updating the operating system (For instance, if a user has updated from Windows version 7 to Windows 10) and your system was not restarted after the upgrade.
Causes of QuickBooks Error 1904 Desktop Installation Issue
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When the system turns out to be insecure crucial files related to it have suddenly gone missing.
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Module failed to register
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Damaged/corrupt components of MS Visual C++
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software installation in your computer failed to restart
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These problems come about and will endure transpiring once your system is not periodically maintained by you.
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Improper or Incorrect file settings
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Errors are displayed and particularly mention issues like:
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ICWrapper.dll,
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Qbprefs.dll, and
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Qbupdate.exe
Ways to Fix QuickBooks Error 1904 Installation Not Completed
Here are some of the quick-to-do steps to resolve the QuickBooks error code 1904. If your wrapper .dll failed to register or QuickBooks error 1904 continuously is creating issues then here is what you can do to fix them. It is very important to identify the nature of the error and why it occurred so that it can be resolved quickly and completely.
Ways I: Use Install Diagnostic Tool
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Press on ‘Ignore ‘and continue with the installation process. Till then don’t run Desktop.
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Reboot your system
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If the installation isn’t over, download and open the QB Install Diagnostic Tool.
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Restart your system again.
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If opening the tool did not do any good, start the inbuilt Administrator and install through the same.
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Open the QuickBooks tool hub in your system
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Then select Installation issues
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Now Run the Install Diagnostic tool
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Restart the system >> then open your
Ways II: Start Inbuilt Administrator
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The first and foremost thing you need to do is to click on the Windows option on your keyboard.
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When you do so CMD will appear, then you need to right-click on CMD/ Command Prompt/ cmd.exe and click on Run ad Administrator.
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Once the command window appears, you need to enter net user administrator /active: Yes and then press on entering button.
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You will have to use Additional commands when the Safe mode is on from Microsoft.
Ways III: Swap to Inbuilt Administrator Account
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Firstly, you need to click on the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously and press Change User
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For Windows 8: Click the Windows option and then the user sign on the top of your monitor.
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Lastly, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete together and choose the default Administrator account.
Ways IV: Hide Inbuilt Administrator Account
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You need to click on the Windows option once on your keyboard
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Now, write in CMD. After that click on CMD/ Command Prompt/cmd.exe and press on Run Administrator.
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When the command window appears, you need to enter net user administrator/active: NO and click on the Enter option.
Ways V: Modify the Security options of the Installation Directory
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You need to go to C:\Program Files\Common Files.
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Click on the Common Files folder and then on Properties.
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In the Security tab, go and select the Edit option.
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In the Group or User names option, go and press on Users.
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In the user's permissions, you need to select allow for the following authorizations:
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Change
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Read & implement
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Read
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Write
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Lastly, click on Apply and then OK.
Ways VI: Reinstall
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When the Desktop install is finished
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Open the Windows Start menu >> then sign out of the administrator account
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Just log in with your original user credentials
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Press Window + R or Search “CMD”
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Right-click on it >> then select Run as administrator option
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Type "net user administrator / active: no" << now press Enter button
Hopefully, the above-mentioned instructions helped you get rid of the error code 1904. If not resolved please contact the QuickBooks support team for repairing the QuickBooks error.