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QuickBooks users continue to report a large number of errors that can stop the installation of QB Desktop on the computer. One of the most commonly encountered installation error codes is ‘QuickBooks Error 1618’, which is sometimes also experienced while trying to acquire fresh QB updates.

A thorough investigation has revealed that the continuous background execution of the Windows Installer process on the system can restrict the QB installation. As a result, this error code can pop up on the screen.

In the present blog, common reasons behind this issue are explained, along with correct solutions.

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QuickBooks 1618 Application Error Code: What Are The Probable Reasons?

The following technical causes are behind the emergence of ‘QuickBooks 1618 Application Error Code’ on the computer:

1. As stated before, the continuous background operation of the Windows Installer process on the system will provoke this error code.
   

2. Not using fully valid installation files & services can halt the ongoing installation of QuickBooks, thereby triggering this problem.
   

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Correct Step-By-Step Solutions For The ‘1618 QuickBooks Desktop Application Installation Error Message’

You can rectify the ‘1618 QuickBooks Desktop Application Installation Error Message’ by using the solutions provided below:

Solution 1: Effectively weed out all the installation defects by operating the QB Install Diagnostic Tool

1. In this solution, simply open the browser application window on the system’s screen, and after that, you can jump forward to access the official Intuit website.
   

2. Next, find the download link provided on the website page and click the link to download the QuickBooks Tool Hub file (‘QuickBooksToolHub.exe’).
   

3. Put the same download file (‘QuickBooksToolHub.exe’) inside the relevant folder available on your computer, such as the ‘Downloads Folder’.
   

4. Execute the file to install QuickBooks Tool Hub & promptly use the icon to acquire the QB Tool Hub window on the computer’s screen.
   

5. Thereafter, successfully operate the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool from the ‘Installation Issues’ tab & you will remove all the installation faults effectively & easily.
   

6. After that, the computer must be reopened so that you can successfully install QB Desktop using all the relevant steps.
   

Solution 2: Reliably halt the background operation of the Windows Installer Process File (‘MSIEXEC.EXE’) on your computer

1. Swiftly use the ‘Ctrl + Alt + Delete’ keys to launch the ‘Windows Task Manager’ window on the system’s screen.
   

2. After that, go forward to successfully choose the ‘Processes’ tab indicated within the ‘Windows Task Manager’ window, and you will seamlessly identify all the running processes & services on the screen.
   

3. Thereafter, seamlessly locate the ‘MSIEXEC.EXE’ icon (Windows Installer Process File) & effectively select the icon, after which you will tap the ‘End Process’ button.
   

4. The operation of the selected file will be stopped on your computer & you will exit the ‘Windows Task Manager’ window to successfully install QB Desktop.
   

By using fully reliable solutions detailed above in the correct order, you can promptly eliminate ‘QuickBooks Error 1618’. For further technical analysis & information, dial 1.855.856.0042 to connect with our QB Professionals Team.

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