What is QuickBooks error 1402 and
What to do About it?
QuickBooks is a versatile accounting application that caters all business needs of
small and medium-sized businesses. But, the occurrence of some technical
glitches makes it hard for the users to operate QuickBooks. In this blog, we will
discuss about one such issue known as QuickBooks error 1402.
The error usually arises while installing the QuickBooks Desktop update. Follow
the blog until the end to gain more knowledge on QuickBooks installation error
1402.
If you require immediate troubleshooting assistance to deal with QuickBooks
error 1404, contact the QuickBooks technical support team by giving a call on
our helpline number 1-855-856-0042
What are the primary reasons behind error
1402 in QuickBooks?
Below is the list of major causes that trigger error 1402:
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Some QuickBooks installation files are missing from the directory.
Windows components such as MSXML and .NET Framework required
for QuickBooks installation are damaged.
Applications running in the background interrupt QuickBooks while
downloading the update.
Effective Solutions to Rectify QuickBooks
Desktop error 1402
Solution 1. Reset the Windows registry settings
Technique 1: Suitably validate the payroll service key & activate the
payroll subscription to remove this problem
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Tap the Windows + R keys on your keyboard to open the Run window and
type regedit in the Run box.
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Press the Enter key and create a backup of the registry before you make any
changes.
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Select the File menu, click Export and give a name to the backup file.
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Save the file to your desktop, move to the left side panel in the Windows registry
and go to the Edit section.
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Select Permissions, move to the Advanced tab and click Add.
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Choose Everyone for each object name, click OK and mark the Full Control
option.
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Once done, close the registry editor and try to install the QuickBooks update
again.
Solution 2. Fix install errors by running the Install Diagnostic
Tool from the QuickBooks Tool Hub
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Make sure all open company files are closed when you exit QuickBooks and
download the setup file of the latest QuickBooks Tool Hub version from Intuit’s
website.
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Save the downloaded QuickBooksToolHub.exe file to an easily approachable
location like Windows Desktop.
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Go to the desktop, open the file and follow the steps that prompt on the screen.
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Click the agree to the terms and conditions checkbox to install the QuickBooks
Tool Hub on your system.
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Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub by clicking the icon on your desktop and go to
the Installation Issues tab.
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Click QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool and let it run to resolve install errors.
Solution 3. Fix issues related to Microsoft .NET by repairing
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Open Control Panel, go to Programs and Features, then click Microsoft .NET
Framework 4.5.
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Choose Uninstall/Change, select Repair and then Next.
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Follow the steps you see on the screen to complete the repair and restart your
system.
We hope you’ll be able to resolve QuickBooks error 1402 after following the troubleshooting
solutions discussed above. However, due to any reason the error continues, give a call on our
customer support number 1-855-856-0042 and get direct support for resolving the issue from
the certified QuickBooks expert’s team.