QuickBooks Error 1310 could be what you experience when you tried to install or update QuickBooks Desktop to a newer version and got an error message. QuickBooks Error 1310 is among the most common problems that QuickBooks Desktop users run into when trying to install an update or a later version of the Desktop. You will discover how to resolve QuickBooks error 1310 reading this article. For thorough troubleshooting instructions, read the entire article.
Causes of QuickBooks Error 1310 in QuickBooks Desktop
A typical issue that affects QuickBooks Desktop and can also occur during the installation or update of other Windows apps like Proclaim, Adobe, Houdini, and many others is the writing to file error. This happens when the application installer is unable to write to or generate files in the installation directory for some reason. The following is a list of the causes for this application error:
- In the event that the hard drive's storage space is insufficient for the installation.
- Without administrator rights, the user is attempting to install or upgrade the application on Windows.
- The installation drive has write protection.
- corrupt or damaged hard disc sectors.
- QuickBooks installation is halted by corrupt files on local storage, which results in QuickBooks error 1310.
- The installation of QuickBooks Desktop is being hampered by third-party security software.
- The user doesn't have the right permissions to the folder.
- There is no registration for Microsoft Windows Installer.
Some Methods To Fix QuickBooks Desktop Error 1310
Method 1: Download and use the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool.
The QuickBooks Install Diagnostic tool can be used to fix any installation issues that cause QuickBooks to malfunction. The QuickBooks installation problems are promptly detected by the QB Install Diagnostic Tool, and they are quickly fixed.
- The QB Desktop Install Diagnostic Tool can be downloaded by clicking the link.
- Close all active Windows programs.
- Double-click the QB Install Diagnostic Tool after visiting the download location.
- Wait until installation errors have been fixed by the diagnostic tool. (The tool may need 15-20 minutes to finish the repair operation).
- Restart your computer after the repair process is finished, then try installing or updating the QuickBooks Desktop software.
- If you continue to receive the writing to file error 1310, move on to the next troubleshooting step.
Method 2: Modify User Account Control Settings
The Windows operating system has a feature called Windows User Account Control that manages a user's access rights to various programs. While installing QuickBooks, you could see issues such as QuickBooks error 1310 if Windows UAC is not set up to provide you full access to operate it.
- Press the Windows key along with the letter R on your keyboard.
- Type Control Panel into the Run window's search field and click OK.
- To change the user account control settings, click User Account.
- To confirm, press the Yes button.
- For the UAC to be disabled, drag the slider to Never Notify.
- Restart the computer after clicking OK.
Method 3: Reregistering Microsoft Windows Installer
On your Windows computer, you can install apps with the aid of Microsoft Windows Installer. This tool stops working and gives you QuickBooks error 1310 when installing QuickBooks Desktop if certain of its files become de-registered.
- In the box labeled "Search applications and files," press the Windows Start button and enter msiexec /unreg.
- Simply tap the Start button again after pressing Enter.
- Press Enter after entering msiexec /regserver.
- Try QuickBooks installation or updating once more.
Method 4: Sign into Windows using the Administrator account
Users who have administrative rights are the only ones who can install or remove programs from the Windows operating system. During the installation of QuickBooks, if the user account does not have administrator rights, QuickBooks error 1310 will appear.
Method 5: Give the Windows Installer Full Admin Access
The installer software for QuickBooks also needs administrator rights in order to start the installation process.
- On the Desktop, click Start and enter Command Prompt.
- Choose Run as Administrator from the menu bar by right-clicking the Command Prompt that shows up at the top of the list.
- Enter the command icacls "C:Config.Msi"/T /C /grant administrators:F in the black color window of the Command Prompt. (You must substitute the folder name from the error message for the one specified in the command /Config.Msi/).
- Close Command Prompt by pressing the Enter key on your keyboard.
- Consider setting up and updating QuickBooks.
Installers are problematic software, and sometimes you need to know a lot about troubleshooting to fix problems with them. If you aren't acquainted with Windows fixing and find it hard to follow the steps in the article, you can call our QuickBooks support team at +1800-615-2347 Our QB experts are skilled at fixing Desktop errors and giving users complete solutions as quickly as possible.
