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Updated Procedure To Fix QuickBooks Error 1304
When you try to install or update QuickBooks Desktop, you may see the QuickBooks Error 1304 along with an error message. There are many factors that could lead to this error. In this article, we've listed all the possible ways to fix QuickBooks Error 1304.So stay glued till the end.
QuickBooks Error 1304: Major Causes
- The CD you are using to set up QuickBooks is broken.
- The QuickBooks installer can't read the installation files from the CD.
- For some reason, the Microsoft.NET Framework files are broken or messed up.
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Solution for tackling QuickBooks Error 1304
Solution 1: Reinstall MS .NET Framework
- First, press the Windows + R
- The "Run" window shows up on your screen.
- In the Run window, type "Control Panel."
- Now, press the Enter key to open the Control Panel.
- Click on Programs and Features.
- Move the cursor over the list of programs on the screen and look for Microsoft MSXML & C++ components.
- After choosing the Microsoft Component, click on the option to Uninstall.
- Try again to turn on your computer.
- Now, go to the Microsoft website and install the MSXML and C++ components.
- If the Microsoft.NET framework is broken, this procedure should fix it.
- Check to see if the QuickBooks Error 1304 is resolved after you've done all of the above. If that doesn't work, move on to the subsequent troubleshooting solution.
Solution 2: Share the contents of the CD on the device
- Insert the QuickBooks installation disc into a computer connected to the network.
- Right-click the CD-ROM in Windows File Manager and choose Sharing and Security.
- Finally, make sure the box next to "Share this folder" is checked.
- After that, click on Ok and then hit the Apply button.
- Press the Win key and the R key together.
- Type the name of the computer where you installed the QuickBooks CD.
- Then, double-click on the CD drive.
- To start the download, you are supposed to double-click the setup file.
Solution 3: Copying the CD files
- To start off, put the CD in the drive.
- Choose "Quit" if the process of downloading starts right away.
- Right-click the Start button and select Explore from the menu.
- Then, you need to make a new folder in the right place before you move the files.
- After that, you need to give the folder the name "QuickBooks."
- Right-click the CD in the left pane and select Explore.
- Look for QuickBooks and the set up.exe file on the right side of the window.
- Hold down the Ctrl key to choose both the file and the folder at the same time.
- Right-click on any folder and select "Copy".
- Head to the new folder created earlier with the name QuickBooks and then right-click in it to choose "Paste."
Solution 4: Use QuickBooks Tool Hub
- The QuickBooks Tool Hub is available on the Intuit website. You can download this tool from there.
- Upon downloading the file, double-click on it and then agree to the terms and conditions to install the tool.
- When the installation is done, double-click its Desktop icon to open it.
- You now need to click on Installation Issues after opening the Tool Hub.
- Run the diagnostic tool for checking and resolving any installation related issues QuickBooks.
- Once the tool finishes up its job, restart the PC.
Solution 5: Reimage Repair Tool can help
- Make sure you have the latest version of the Reimage Repair Tool.
- Double-click the Setup File in the folder you uploaded to start the installation process.
- When you're done setting up the program, you can start scanning.
- When the diagnostic process is done, a pop-up window will show a list of all the problems and technical issues that could be causing your system to fail.
- Now, click on the Start Repair icon.
- After the problem has been fixed, turn on your computer again.
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With this, it is time to end this article. The walkthrough to fix QuickBooks Error 1304 should definitely help you in the easy resolution of this QuickBooks error. For more help, you can reach us out at +1-800-761-1787 and get in touch with our experienced QuickBooks ProAdvisors.
by joeywilliams on 2023-01-27 05:43:46
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