Fix QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale Installation Error

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Fix QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale Installation Errors


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Are you planning to install QuickBooks but facing errors in the process of Point Of Sale installation process. This process is not so complicated, but if you get stuck somewhere due to some reasons, look if your unique authorization code is not valid or if the date and time of your system setting is not okay then the installation process will get disrupted. The reason for this installation failure may occur due to various types of errors mentioned below:
Error 1642: Error occurs when you did not verify the digital signature of file %s while installing Microsoft .NET.
Error 1304: Writing to file.
Intuit Update Service Error: The service did not respond to begin and handle on time.
Error 1706: Error might found while starting Point of Sale due to lack of any valid source.


QuickBooks point of sale installation errors

Solutions to Resolved QuickBooks Point of Sale Installation Errors:

As there are many errors we have stated above so, how we can resolve these errors if occurred.


Solution 1:

Download the Microsoft Fixit or a Widely Used System File Checker Tool

Like other versions QuickBooks desktop, POS also faces different installation errors. These errors can be resolved by using different solutions and troubleshooting methods. Some of the errors are faced due to faults in Microsoft Windows components whereas some of these errors occurred due to missing of installation files.

  • System File Checker is a tool provided by Microsoft to search and resolve the crashed or damaged Windows files.
  • Just download the installation file of SFC after that install the tool properly.
  • Now run the SFC and it will scan and repair all the damaged Windows files automatically specifically related to the Microsoft.NET.
  • In case this solution doesn't work to resolve the installation issue then you must go the next solution elaborated below.
Solution 2:

Reinstall the QuickBooks Point of Sale Software

It is possible that your existing QuickBooks software is not running on your PC due to some errors that are not easy to find out like file missing, files not installed properly and so on in this way you need to reinstall the QuickBooks software program in your PC.

  • Find to the POS download file and double click on it.
  • Follow the instructions and click Yes to All.
  • Accept the terms and license agreement and press the next button.
  • Type your license information and product number and click next.
  • Choose the uses either you want to install it for a single user or multiple users.
  • Start the installation process and after its completion restart your desktop.
Solution 3:

Upgrade the QuickBooks POS for Desktop to the latest version

Sometime error may occur if you are using an outdated version of QuickBooks Point of Sale. So you need to make it compatible with the current version of your Windows OS. To resolve this issue you need to download the latest version to resolve this error.

  • Start QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale
  • Go to the Help tab and click About Point of sale
  • Check if QickBooks Desktop Point 18.0 is installed or not check out the latest updates.
  • Click the Select Product drop-down list under the Product Download page.
  • Select the version of QB POS Desktop and the right edition and click the latest updates button.
  • Save the file on your desktop and double click on it to start the installation.
  • Read the instruction and upgrade it to the latest version.

While reinstalling QuickBooks, you may face the same errors. And this may occur due to the problem with the company file you are using. In this case, you might require performing an additional action to repair that company file. We recommend you to stay in touch with professionals for dealing effectively with all resolve QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale installation errors.

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