What is QuickBooks error 1712, and how to fix it quickly?

Are you worried about the QuickBooks error 1712 popping up on your screen while working on QuickBooks? You can see the error 1712 displaying on your screen while installing your QuickBooks desktop. QuickBooks users usually encounter errors while installing QuickBooks desktop. One such technical bug is error 1712. An error message will start showing up on your desktop. But it is also essential to know the right solutions for the installation errors so that the users can fix them quickly. This error might halt your QuickBooks installation process, so it is crucial to treat it on time. One of the main reasons QuickBooks error 1712 can come up is if one or more Windows components are missing. Please note that the QuickBooks tool hub is vital for treating many errors in QuickBooks. It can help you eliminate many errors quickly. So, keeping it downloaded on your system is always a good idea. Now next, we will discuss the causes and symptoms of error 1712.

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What are the causes of the QuickBooks error code 1712?

QuickBooks error 1712 can show up on your screen for various reasons. You can go through them and understand them to avoid this error in future instances:

1. Error 1712 in QuickBooks could result from installing QuickBooks without deleting the previous version.
2. The QuickBooks error 1712 can be brought on by any malware or virus attack.
3. Check again to see if your registry is not damaged. The error could be entered if the registry is faulty in any way.
4. A faulty installation of QuickBooks could bring on the error 1712 in your QuickBooks.
5. Error 1712 could appear if the software on the same computer is changed in any way.

How to identify the QuickBooks installation error 1712?

These signs will start appearing on your screen due to the error. You can identify the QuickBooks installation error 1712 by following the signs and symptoms:

• The QuickBooks you are using will shut down abruptly due to the QuickBooks error 1712.
• A blue screen will start displaying when the error has been entered into the system.
• Your QuickBooks might start getting frozen due to the error 1712 in QuickBooks.
• Due to the error 1712, your system will not respond correctly to your prompts.
• Apart from all the signs above, the error 1712 will not let you install QuickBooks desktop.

Troubleshooting solutions to eliminate the QuickBooks desktop error 1712

We are mentioning some solutions for you to treat the QuickBooks desktop error 1712 right away. You can go through these solutions and implement them in your system. But before that, please ensure to end all the QuickBooks versions operating in the background. Then, ensure to restart your system. Now follow the solutions we have mentioned below to eliminate the error 1712 in QuickBooks desktop.

Solution 1: Start downloading the latest updates

Windows 11

1. Type "settings" into the search box after clicking the Windows icon.
2. Then press the Enter key.
3. Go to the window update option in the Windows 11 settings menu.
4. Check for any recent updates, then make the appropriate updates.

Windows 10

1. Look for the settings option; you can browse it by clicking on the Windows key
2. From the drop-down menu, select Update and Security, then select Windows Update.
3. Check for updates now to see if there are any available by clicking on the button
4. Choose the option "restart now."

Windows 8

1. Navigate to the settings menu. If you still can't find it, try looking on the desktop's right side.
2. Select Update and Recovery from the Change PC Setting option.
3. Click on the check now button after selecting Windows Update.
4. When any new updates are visible, select the view details tab.
5. Select KB2919355 from the list of updates, and then hit the install button.
6. Restart your computer after installation is complete.
7. You can input the admin credentials if they are requested.

Solution 2: Give admin access and create a new Windows user

Step 1: Try to add a Windows user

1. Go to the Windows start menu to add a user.
2. Start Windows Small Business Server after choosing all programs.
3. Windows SBS console can be selected from the menu.
4. Select the groups and users.
5. Locate and select the option to add a new user account.
6. Create a complete user profile.
7. Grant admin rights to the new user.
8. Click complete once it's concluded.

Step 2: Grant access to QuickBooks admin

1. Utilize the Windows start menu to find the Control Panel.
2. Look for QBDataServiceUserXX in the user account for your QuickBooks version.
3. "Change the account type" should be chosen.
4. To continue, choose the administrator option.
5. After selecting "change account type," click "Apply."

Solution 3: Restart the Windows installer

1. Select Windows from the menu.
2. In the search box, type services.
3. Select "Services" by tapping on it.
4. Find a service that is similar to "Windows modules installer."
5. Right-click on it, and then select Properties.
6. Look for the service startup type option under the general tab.
7. Verify the service's status and turn it on if necessary.
8. Select the automatic checkbox to make it active.
9. Restart your computer, then
10. Install QuickBooks once more right now.

Solution 4: Modify the damaged entries

1. Shut down QuickBooks.
2. Activate the registry editor, after pressing the Windows button. You can search in the search box if you can't find it.
3. The registry editor opens when you press the enter key.
4. Move to Hkey_current_user>software> Microsoft>windows>currentversion>explorer>usersheel folder.
5. Double-click to reveal the "app data" and access it from the right side.
6. Modify the value.
7. Enter "C:\\Users\\sagecorp\\appdata\\roaming" in the search box for "%userprofile%\\AppData\\Roaming."
8. To see if the QuickBooks desktop error 1712 has vanished, open your QuickBooks desktop.

Suppose the above solutions cannot help you fix the QuickBooks error 1712. Please refer to the solutions mentioned below. However, for your convenience, we have given several solutions.

Solution 5: Attempt reinstalling QuickBooks

1. QuickBooks can be downloaded from the official website.
2. Click on change, then choose product edition.
3. Now select the most recent version.
4. Select "Download" from the menu.
5. Start installing it once it has been downloaded.
6. Open the file and follow the on-screen instructions.
7. Remember to accept the license agreement.
8. Click next after providing the product and license information.

Express install

1. Tap the next button to use the express install after selecting express.
2. Once the installation is complete, open QuickBooks.

Custom and network install

1. Tap next after choosing custom and network installation.
2. Select the choices that best describe how you use QuickBooks
3. Select next to install it.
4. Upon completion, launch QuickBooks.
5. Activate your QuickBooks once you have entirely installed it.

Solution 6: Use the QuickBooks tool hub

Step 1: Download the tool hub on your system

1. On your computer, download the tool hub.
2. Start installing it once it has been downloaded.
3. The on-screen directions must be followed to install it.
4. Remember to check the box next to "I accept the terms and conditions" and complete the installation.

Step 2: Utilize QB Install diagnostic tool

1. Go to installation issues after opening the tool hub.
2. Install the diagnostic tool after choosing QuickBooks.
3. The diagnostic tool needs to be downloaded and installed on your computer.
4. Run the QB diagnostic tool after quitting all currently active apps on the computer.
5. Find the "Having trouble installing QuickBooks" option, and click ok.
6. Start QuickBooks again.

Step 3: Try launching the quick fix my program

1. Now access the tool hub and navigate to program problems.
2. Click on Quick Fix My Program.
3. Now try to install QuickBooks again.

Solution 7: Close all processes in the task manager

1. Hold the CTRL, SHIFT, and DELETE keys on your keyboard simultaneously.
2. Select the process tab now.
3. In the task manager, click on the end process option.
4. Restart your computer.

Following these solutions step by step can help eliminate the QuickBooks desktop error 1712. However, treating this error on time is essential so that you can complete the installation and resume working back on your QuickBooks. Updating your QuickBooks timely also saves your QB from errors or technical bugs. We understand that these technical bugs will restrict your access to QuickBooks. To avoid it, keep updating your QuickBooks.

Summing it up here!

By now, you should have eliminated the QuickBooks error 1712. If not, please feel free to reach out to us at 1.855.738.2784. We have a team of QuickBooks experts who are pros in dealing with such years. They also have a technical nag to fix the QuickBooks errors. With their expertise in QuickBooks, they can help you with the best possible ways to deal with error 1712. Call us now and get direct assistance from QB experts.