QuickBooks Update Error 1328: What Causes It And How To Fix It

Among the most common errors, QuickBooks update error 1328 is the one that a user can face while installing, uninstalling, updating, or repairing QuickBooks Desktop. An error message stating, “Error updating file C:\Config.Msi\PTXXX.tmp.” might pop up on the user’s computer screen. Dealing with such QuickBooks errors can be pretty complicated and frustrating for users, especially those who don’t have much technical knowledge. Therefore, we have come up with this post to talk about the reasons due to which QuickBooks error 1328 usually takes place and the troubleshooting solutions to fix it.

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What causes QuickBooks error code 1328?

Generally, QuickBooks error code 1328 occurs when the QuickBooks installation files get corrupted. There can be other reasons behind it, such as:

* Damaged program files of QuickBooks Desktop.

What are the best ways to rectify QuickBooks update error 1328?

Solution 1) Use the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool to fix the damaged QuickBooks installation files

1. At first, close your QuickBooks Desktop application.

2. Get QuickBooks Tool Hub of the latest version (1.5.0.0) and store it somewhere on your computer that you can quickly locate.

3. Select the downloaded file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe) and then follow the steps displayed on your computer screen.

4. Agree to the terms and conditions to finish the QuickBooks Tool Hub installing.

5. Open QuickBooks Tool Hub and select the Installation Issues tab.

6. Click QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool and let the tool function.

7. When the fixing of the QuickBooks installation files finishes, reboot your computer.

Solution 2) Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop using the Clean Install Tool

Step 1. Uninstall QuickBooks Desktop from your computer

1. Select the Windows Start menu.

2. Type “Control Panel” into the search bar and open Control Panel.

3. Select the Uninstall a Program option.

4. From the list of installed programs, select the version of QuickBooks Desktop that is displaying the error.

5. Select the Uninstall/Change tab and then follow the steps displayed on your computer screen to uninstall QuickBooks Desktop.

Steps 2. From QuickBooks Tool Hub, run the Clean Install Tool

1. Double-select the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon to open the application.

2. From the left pane, select the Clean Install Tool tab and then click the OK button.

3. Select the version and year of QuickBooks Desktop that you have uninstalled from your computer in step 1.

3. After following the steps mentioned above, click the “Continue” button.

4. At last, when you see a message stating, “Please install your copy of QuickBooks to the default location” on your computer screen, click the OK button.

When the Clean Install Tool is done renaming the QuickBooks installation files, download QuickBooks Desktop from Intuit’s official website and reinstall it by following the on-screen instructions.

Conclusion:

We hope that you find this post informative and worth reading. However, if you get QuickBooks update error 1328 even after following the troubleshooting solutions mentioned above in the post, then we suggest you immediately get additional troubleshooting assistance from QuickBooks professionals at 800.579.0391.