How To Rectify Could Not Access Network
Location Error Message
When installing QuickBooks Desktop, you may get an error message that says the
following: Could not access network location. This error prevents QuickBooks from
installing or updating correctly or may lead to incomplete or partial installation. It is
related to issues accessing certain Windows registry keys or directories that
QuickBooks needs to complete the installation process, primarily when the installer
can't access a particular location or path on your computer. This can be due to
incorrect permissions. A corrupted registry and missing paths can also be responsible.
A damaged Windows user account and the network's inability to access it can trigger
this error. Let’s discuss how to resolve it.
Reasons Why QuickBooks Can’t Access
Network Location
Here’s why QuickBooks can’t access the network location, further leading to
QuickBooks error 1606.
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You may see this error in your system due to the damaged Windows user account.
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Windows registry Problems can trigger this error.
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Corrupted setup files can lead to this error when installing QuickBooks Desktop.
Solutions To Resolve QuickBooks Installation
Issues
There are many ways to resolve this issue, such as installing QuickBooks in selective
startup mode, fixing incorrect registry subkeys, and installing QuickBooks utilizing the
administrator user account. Follow the below guide to rectify this issue by yourself.
Solution 1: Install QuickBooks in Selective Startup
Mode
If you’re having trouble installing or uninstalling QuickBooks on your computer, try
switching to Selective Startup and then attempt the process again.
Before you begin, ensure that:
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Create a backup of your company file.
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A copy of the QuickBooks Desktop product and license information is available.
Step 1: Switch to Selective Startup
To avoid interference from other applications, switch to Selective startup. If you’re not
comfortable with these steps, consider consulting your computer’s manufacturer or a
Windows specialist.
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Press Windows+R on your keyboard.
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Open the Run command.
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Type msconfig.
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Now, press OK.
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Go to the General tab.
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Choose a Selective Startup.
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Now, select Load System Services.
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Go to the Services tab.
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Check Hide all Microsoft services.
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Click Disable All.
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Access the list of services.
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Uncheck Hide all Microsoft services.
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Select Windows Installer.
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Click OK.
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Access the System Configuration window.
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Click Restart.
Step 2: Uninstall or Install QuickBooks Desktop
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Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop.
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Press Windows+R on your keyboard.
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Open the Run command again.
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Type msconfig and press OK.
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Access the General tab.
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Select Normal startup.
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Click OK.
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Open the System Configuration window.
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Click Restart.
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The error must have been resolved now.
Solution 2: Install QuickBooks Using the
Administrator User Account
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Restart your computer.
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Sign in using the Windows Administrator username and password.
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Note: Your computer technician or the company owner typically manages this
account.
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Install QuickBooks.
Conclusion
We hope that by following the above solutions, you will no longer get the
Could not access network location error message and will be able to use
QuickBooks swiftly.