Fix QuickBooks Error 1612: The installation source for this product is not available

Dealing with the Install Error 1612 isn’t a tough nut to crack unless you perform the right set of steps. This particular write-up is going to brief you on the right set of steps that you can perform so as to rectify the QuickBooks error code 1612 successfully. It is an error that often appears when we are trying to open the QuickBooks software or a company file.

You can experience such an error when updating the software or when the update process stops suddenly, bringing an error message to your screen. This error comes up with a warning message that says, “Error 1612: The update installer is not accessible”.

Scrolling through this segment can be of great assistance in tackling QuickBooks desktop error 1612. Whereas, if you aren’t interested in performing the steps manually, then connecting with our tech personnel will surely help. You can connect with our tech geeks using our support line.

What instigates QuickBooks error code 1612?

There are a couple of triggers that can drop you into such an error. Scroll down and find out the right causes:

• One of the most common causes can be a corrupted installation of QuickBooks.
• If there is an unauthenticated or invalid Windows Registry.
• You can also experience such an error if there is any sort of damage to the essential file as a result of a virus attack.
• Experiencing such an error is also common if there is a sudden power surge leading to shut down of the system.
• If the company file itself is corrupted, then such an error can be experienced.

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Measures you need to take to Chuck off QuickBooks Error Code 1612

Trying out the below-discussed set of steps will surely work in fixing the QuickBooks error message 1612. Let us explore:

Measure 1:

• Herein, you are required to Reset the patch, which means redownloading the patch if it doesn’t work once.
• Furthermore, you need to Access the share download folder option and also Turn it off and on one by one.
• Heading forward, you need to click on OFF and also click on the Save tab.
• The next step is to turn it back on and click on the Save tab.
• You are now required to perform the steps mentioned above once again.
• Or else repair the installation by choosing the Uninstall/Change option in the Control Panel.

Measure 2:

For Windows 7 and Windows Vista

• Being a Windows 7 and Vista user, you need to click on the Start tab.
• Furthermore, open Programs and features.
• You are now required to click on the Control panel.
• Once done with that, click on programs and then click on Program and features.
• You will then have to Locate the Windows installer error code associated program present under the name column.

• Now, hit a click on Windows Installer associated entry.
• Also click on Uninstall tab.
• Perform the on-screen prompts to complete the process.

For Windows 8

• At first, hit a click on the Start tab.
• Right-click to bring up the Start context menu.
• Also, hit a click on Programs and features.
• Browse Windows installer error code related issue.
• Now hit a click on Windows installer related entry.
• After that, click on Uninstall and change.
• Perform on-screen prompts.

Windows XP

• Herein, you need to click on the Start tab and also open Programs and features.
• Click on the control panel and then click on Add or remove programs.
• You are then required to Locate Windows installer error code 1612 related issue under the list of currently installed programs.
• Now hit a click on the Windows installer entry.
• And then click on the Remove tab.
• Perform the steps that appear on your screen to complete the Uninstall process.

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Measure 3:

• Start off by clicking on the Start menu.
• Click on the command in the Search bar.
• Avoid hitting Enter tab.
• Hold Ctrl and Shift and also hit Enter tab.
• You will see a dialog box appearing on the screen.
• Where you need to click on the Yes tab.
• Furthermore, a black box with a Blinking cursor will appear on the screen.
• Where you need to type in Sfc/scannow and hit Enter tab.

• The System file checker will start scanning.
• All you need to do is to perform the prompts that appear on the screen.

Measure 4:

• Go to the Microsoft Fix It website (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17588/fix-problems-that-block-programs-from-being-installed-or-removed).
• After that click on the “Download” button to download the Fix It tool.
• Once the download is complete, double-click on the downloaded file to run the tool.

• In the next step select the option “Fix problems with programs that can’t be installed or uninstalled” from the list of options.
• And then hit a click on the “Next” button and wait for the tool to diagnose and fix any issues.
• Once the process is complete, restart your computer.
• Try installing QuickBooks Desktop again and check if the error is resolved.

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Summing up!

Performing the steps mentioned in this write-up will surely assist you in tackling through QuickBooks error 1612. Just in case you aren’t able to deal with the issue even after performing the steps mentioned in above, then in that case, connect with our QuickBooks error support personnel using our helpline i.e., 1-800-761-1787, and our experts will ensure to provide you with the right guidance to chuck off the error from its root cause.

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