QuickBooks Error 1618: Why and How to Fix it

Among the common error that many users often face is QuickBooks error 1618 that arises while installing or updating QuickBooks Desktop. A user might get an error message with the error pop up, stating, “There was a problem installing Microsoft Runtime Library.” Generally, such an error happens when multiple instances of Windows installer running in the background due to which QuickBooks installing gets hampered. Resolving error 1618 might seem complicated, but it doesn’t require any rocket science. With this post, we aim to provide you the best guide on how to get over error 1618 quickly.

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What causes QuickBooks error code 1618?

The followings are the possible reasons that can trigger QuickBooks error code 1618 while installing or updating QuickBooks Desktop:

1.Any necessary QuickBooks installation file might have been damaged or corrupted.

2.There are multiple instances of Microsoft installation program running in the system’s background.

How can you get rid of QuickBooks error 1618?

Solution 1) Use the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic tool to resolve QuickBooks installation issues

1.Get the QuickBooks Tool Hub of the latest version (1.4.0.0) on the computer.

2.Select the downloaded file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe) and follow the on-screen instructions to start installing it.

3.To finish the installation of the QuickBooks Tool Hub, give consent to the terms and conditions.

4.Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub by double-clicking its icon.

5.Go to the Installation Issues tab.

6.Select the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool option and let the tool run.

7.Once the tool completes the repair, restart the computer.

Solution 2) End multiple instances of Microsoft Install that are running in the background

1.On the keyboard, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys simultaneously.

2.Select the Task Manager option.

3.Choose the Processes tab and then hit the Image Name column to set the list of running processes in alphabetical order.

4.Look for processes named MSIEXEC.exe and then select them

5.After selecting the processes, hit the End Process button.

6.Press Alt + F4 keys on the keyboard to exit out the Task Manager window.

Conclusion:

If the QuickBooks error 1618 still occurs even after following all the troubleshooting solutions we have mentioned above in the post, then some QuickBooks-related files might have been infected due to any virus or malware. Our recommendation for you is to run a complete checkup of the computer using any security application and see whether this fixes the error or not. For additional troubleshooting assistance resolving error 1618, feel free to get in touch with our QuickBooks error experts by dialing 844-888-4666.