QuickBooks error 1618 is often encountered, when the user tries to install QuickBooks desktop on the system. This error can also be seen at the time of installation or updating the programs. The error code gets displayed with an error message on the screen, stating
“Error: There was a problem installing Microsoft Runtime Library (Error 1618).
Error 1618. “ERROR_INSTALL_ALREADY_RUNNING” error message when you run the Setup program to install QuickBooks programs.”
The user might also end up in this sort of error when there are more than one windows installer instances running at the same time and also blocking the installation process. In order to resolve this QuickBooks error code 1618, the user might need to install, update, uninstall, and repair the system application.
Moreover, you can read this post ahead and find out the relevant solutions to this technical issue. Or you can also get in touch with our QuickBooks payroll support team via our toll-free number i.e. +1800-761-1787. Our experts and certified accounting professionals will be there to assist you in a single call.
Factors causing QuickBooks error 1618
The very first cause of this error can be if the QuickBooks software installation is corrupted
Or the corruption in the windows registry
Another factor causing the issue can be if the QB related files or windows system files are infected dur to virus or malware
In case the QuickBooks related program file got deleted mistakenly by any malicious program
Steps to fix the QuickBooks error 1618
The user can simply update the version of windows installer, in order to fix the QuickBooks error 1618. The steps involved in this process are as follows:
The very first step is to log in as admin
And then spot the windows installer and check if it is updated
Now, the user needs to move to the My computer
Also, open C:\Windows\System32 and then right click the exe file
The next step is to select the properties and the version
The user can spot the information related to the windows installer’s version
And also update the QuickBooks software if the updates are available
The last step is to reboot the system
With this we come to the end of this post, and we hope that the information we have shared above might help you in resolving QuickBooks error code 1618.
However, if the error continues to trouble you, feel free to call us anytime at our toll-free number i.e. +1800-761-1787. Our QuickBooks error support experts and certified accounting team will be there to fix the error on your behalf.