Approaches to troubleshoot QuickBooks Error 1402

 Various users of QuickBooks, while trying to install or update the QuickBooks application, have stumbled upon QuickBooks error code 1402, which halts all further operations. One of the main causes of this installation-related issue is an incorrect or damaged installation source. We will be discussing all the updated methods to troubleshoot QuickBooks error 1402 and will make sure that this aggravating issue doesn't bother you any longer.

If you feel a need for our QuickBooks technical support, then you can call us anytime at the helpline and allow our experts to guide you through the process.

 

What are the causes behind QuickBooks Error 1402?

Various listed below are considered to be the most provocative in relation to causing QuickBooks error code 1402.

•           The accounting program may have been improperly installed. One of the possible causes could be a sudden shutdown during the installation brought on by a power failure.

•           The CD used to install QuickBooks software or the QuickBooks installation file could be damaged or corrupted.

•           Another factor that can cause QuickBooks Error 1402 is using an older version of Windows on your computer.

•           On rare occasions, Windows applications that interfere with the QuickBooks installation process can cause desktop error 1402.

•           There may be damage to Microsoft components such as MSXML, C++, or the.NET Framework.

 

Are there any signs related to QuickBooks Error 1402?

Yes. Your PC starts showing certain signs and symptoms that act as ramifications to the Error code 1402. Some of these signs include the following:

•           One of the clear symptoms of this error code is extremely sluggish or slow Windows performance.

•           When you encounter this issue in QuickBooks, your mouse and keyboard may also cease functioning.

•           If certain QuickBooks Desktop functions aren't working, it may be another sign of Error 1402.

•           A warning notice appears on the screen along with the issue.

 

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What are the ways to resolve Error 1402 in QuickBooks?

If you are facing the issue and want its resolution at the earliest, then this section can be extremely helpful to you. Go through the methods one by one and consequently double-check if the issue is resolved.

 

Solution 1: Use QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool

•           To begin with, customers must visit the Intuit website and download the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool there.

•           Ensure that you save the Tool to your computer.

•           Double-click the installation file (.exe) to start the installation process.

•           Launch the Tool when it has been installed, and then select Run Scan option.

•           Restart your computer after the scan is finished.

•           Give QuickBooks installation one more run, then see if Error 1402 got fixed.

 

Solution 2: Change Windows Registry Settings

•           Press the Windows and the R keys together on your keyboard, and then type Regedit into the Run window's text box.

•           Press Enter or choose OK.

•           Create a registry backup first before making any changes.

•           From the File menu at the top of the screen, choose Export.

•           Save the backup file to your desktop after giving it a name.

•           Navigate to the following keys in the registry.

o   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes.

o   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes

•           The user must next alter the QuickBooks Registry via the Windows Registry Editor.

•           Pick Permissions under the Edit section.

•           Click the option to Add in the Advanced section.

•           After selecting Everyone for each object name, click Ok.

•           Make sure Full Control is selected before closing the Registry Editor.

•           Try performing a QuickBooks update if you are still getting Error 1402 when installing QuickBooks, and then move on to the next troubleshooting step.

 

 

Solution 3: Run QuickBooks Selective Startup Mode

The steps to launch QuickBooks in startup mode are given as under:

•           When your computer restarts, continually press the F8 key until the Advanced Boot Options window appears, then select Safe mode with Networking. You should open the Run command window from the start menu and type MSConfig in it before pressing the Enter key if this approach doesn't work for you. You should now select the Selective starting Mode and then click Apply.

•           Users should run the setup tool to install QuickBooks Desktop after restarting the computer in safe mode.

 

Solution 4: Repair the MSXML component

•           Download the MSI file from the official website of Microsoft. Save it on your desktop.

•           Next, click the Start button on the desktop, and after that, in the Search Programs and Files search box, type "exe /fvaum "%userprofile%desktopmsxml.msi."

 

Solution 5: Reinstalling QuickBooks Desktop

•           The initial step is to press the Windows Start button on your desktop and then reach out to the Control Panel.

•           Click the Uninstall a Program button in the Add/Remove Programs area.

•           Scroll down and click QuickBooks twice.

•           Restart Windows after that, then access the QuickBooks Download page on the Intuit website.

•           Select the right product, version, and nation for your QuickBooks product.

•           Select Download after choosing Search.

•           Open the setup file you downloaded to your computer and follow the on-screen directions to complete the installation of QuickBooks.

 

By this stage, our team of QuickBooks Pro Advisors expects that you can troubleshoot QuickBooks Error 1402 after taking assistance from the various solutions enclosed in this article. If you face any dead stops, then reach out to the QuickBooks technical team without thinking twice. You can call us at the helpline 1 800 761 1787 and let our executives resolve your QuickBooks queries.