Appropriate methods to deal with
QuickBooks Error 1321
Business owners find themselves relieved after using QuickBooks to handle their
accounting. The software can be relied upon for any task related to bookkeeping
because of its top-notch efficiency and reliable services. QuickBooks is indeed the
best accounting software, but it has to deal with internal errors that adversely affect its
working. QuickBooks Error 1321 is troublesome while installing or updating the
software. If you also came across this error on your QuickBooks, keep reading the
blog to know more about this issue and the methods you can try to fix it.
QB professionals are always available for your assistance in
troubleshooting; reach them at 1.855.738.2784.
About the issue
This error will jump right between the update and installation, eventually leading to the
termination of the process. It suggests that the installer has failed to start or
malfunctioned while installing the files. You’ll see an error message, “The installer has
insufficient privileges to modify the file,” and there are chances of a lag in your system.
You’ll see a file name in the error message with an extension .DLL; damage or
corruption in this file can also lead you to this error while installing the software.
Reasons
The reasons that cause this error to emerge in QuickBooks are mentioned below-
•
The User Account Control settings or Antivirus in your system block QuickBooks
installation/update.
•
QuickBooks doesn’t have folder permissions required to access the file inside the
folder.
•
The installation/update file is damaged due to data loss during the download.
Solutions
The methods that you can try to eliminate this error from QuickBooks are
given below-
Solution 1- Configure the %temp% folder
permissions
QuickBooks may be struggling to gain access to the file due to incorrect folder
permissions. When the software fetches a required file during installation and access
to that file is denied, the software will immediately develop this error. Follow the steps
given below to fix this issue1. Press Windows+R simultaneously to open the Run
2. Type %Temp% in the command column and press Enter.
3. Right-click on an empty space inside the folder and select Properties.
4. Under the Security tab, you’ll see different usernames. Ensure they have all the
required permissions by marking the Full Control
5. Retry installing/updating the software.
If the software still struggles due to the error, follow the next method.
Solution 2- Disable your Antivirus and use the
QuickBooks Install Diagnostic tool
Restrictions from an antivirus are a significant reason for the update/installation
process to crash in between. You’ll have to disable the antivirus to prevent
QuickBooks from getting blocked until the installation is complete. After the Antivirus is
disabled, follow the steps given below1. Open the QuickBooks Tool hub on your computer.
2. Click on Installation issues and select QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool.
3. Wait for the process to finish and retry installing/updating QuickBooks.
The error will be fixed, and the software will install successfully.
Conclusion
We have reached the end of this blog that brings forward the reasons for QuickBooks
Error 1321 to develop. The blog also mentions its elimination methods, which we
hope you use to fix this error in your QuickBooks.
In case of any more queries, call 1.855.738.2784 and get them resolved with the
help of a QB expert.