Experiencing errors in QuickBooks is pretty common, especially when talk about issues related to the company file. In this segment, we will be addressing once such error i.e., QuickBooks error code 1321. This particular glitch often shows up with a warning message: The installer has insufficient privileges to modify the file. You can end up in this sort of error, when you do not have the permissions to access any company file. When the error message shows up, you will see a retry option there, but this will not work and the software update will fail. To get a better grip onto QuickBooks error code 1321, you simply can scroll through this segment.
What causes QuickBooks error code 1321?
A bunch of factors can cause QuickBooks error code 1321. These include the following:
- One of the basic reasons can be if the file copying process is slower than the update process
- Another possible trigger can be if the installation of QuickBooks is incomplete or if an essential QB file is missing.
- You can also end up in such an error, if the antivirus or firewall is blocking the software
- If the windows permission for the folder isn’t entirely available, then you can end up in QuickBooks error 1321.
- Another reason can be if the UAC settings are set too high.
Effective Methods to fix QuickBooks error 1321
You can try performing any of the below solution steps to get rid of the QuickBooks error code 1321 for the long run.
Method 1: Run Windows System File Checker Tool
- Press Windows + R tab to open run
- Now, enter cmd and press enter tab
- After that, right-click the command prompt and choose run as admin
- Once done with that, type sfc/scannow and hit the enter tab
- This will start the scanning process.
- You can also see an error message on the screen
- The last step here is to find out the root cause of those errors.
Method 2: Try updating again
- You need to first click on the retry tab and then finish the update process
- In case the issue continues, you need to click on the options tab after clicking onto the ignore and cancel options
- You need to disable or turn off the antivirus on a temporary basis
- The last step here is to try installing QuickBooks again
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Method 3: Download QuickBooks tool hub
QuickBooks tool hub is a one stop tool for all QuickBooks issues, and the QuickBooks error 1321 can also be addressed using this tool. You can go for the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool to rectify errors successfully. The steps involved here are:
- Begin with closing QuickBooks
- Now, download the latest version of QuickBooks tool hub
- After that, agree to the terms and conditions and try to open the tool once installed
- Launch the tool and go for the installation issues tab there.
- Furthermore, select QuickBooks install diagnostic tool.
- And later, reboot the system.
Method 4: Turn off the antivirus and reinstall
- This can be done by temporarily disabling the antivirus or other security software
- You now have to, install your QuickBooks or update it to the latest release.
- The last step here is to turn on antivirus again and check if the issue still persists.
Make sure that you are disabling software when you are connected to the internet using a persistent connection like DSL or cable isn’t recommended. Make sure to disconnect the system from the internet before disabling the antivirus software.
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Method 5: Make new Windows admin user account
You can try making new windows admin account using the steps below.
- Begin with pressing start or windows tab and head to settings tab
- Now, you need to choose the user/accounts tab
- And also set it as admin
- Furthermore, you need to click on Family and other people
- Moreover, click on the add someone else to this PC.
- This might take a moment or two and you will be redirected to the Microsoft Account Window
- Now, click on I don’t have this person’s sign in information option
- After that, click on the add user without a Microsoft account link
- Followed by entering the username and click on the next tab
- Now, this will create your new local account. And this will set as a standard account by default
- In order to make it an admin account, you need to proceed with the steps below:
- Choose the account name and further click on the change account type
- Also, choose admin option and click on ok tab
Conclusion!
Shunning off technical issues in QuickBooks can be a bit tricky, but once you are well-versed with the right solutions, it gets much easier. Hopefully, reading this segment might have assisted you in some way to get rid of the QuickBooks error code 1321. For more information related to QuickBooks, keep scrolling TransynPro!
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