QuickBooks users face unusual hassle when they are trying to install the QuickBooks application software on their computer system due to a common error that hinders the installation of QuickBooks. That error is popularly known as QuickBooks Installation Error 1722.
Similar errors are detected by the users while installing the application with similar error codes such as QuickBooks Error 17337 and QuickBooks Error 1712. These errors fall into the category of installation errors that occur in the QuickBooks software. Also, the 1700 series errors are associated with installation issues and can have many possible reasons for the occurrence of such errors.
Possible Causes of the QuickBooks Installation Error 1722
The following are the possible causes of the QuickBooks Error 1722:
- Inaccurate or incomplete installation of the QuickBooks application might cause this error.
- Intuit QuickBooks Install Error 1722 might be caused by the incorrect registry of the Windows operating system.
- There might be a possibility of virus, spyware, or malware in the computer system.
- Firewall or anti-virus security software might be blocking the servers of QuickBooks.
- The installed file might be corrupted or damaged.
- An out-dated version of the QuickBooks application might also cause this error.
- You might have mistakenly deleted some of the important QuickBooks company files.
- It is possible that the other programs might maliciously delete some of your crucial company data files.
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Identification of the QuickBooks Installation Error 1722
The following are the signs that help you to identify the QuickBooks Error 1722:
- An error message will pop-up on your computer screen along with the mentioned error code like this: “QuickBooks Error 1722 Flash: Unable to install your QuickBooks application”.
- The active programs will frequently crash down.
- You will experience hanging or freezing of your computer screen periodically.
- Your windows inputs like keyboard and mouse will respond very slowly or maybe completely stop responding.
- The error code will continuously flash on your computer screen.
- A blank or black screen will appear on your screen.
Things to Remember Before Solving the QuickBooks Installation Error 1722
Below are the things that you are required to keep in mind before you solve the QuickBooks Error 1722:
- Make sure that you have the latest version of the QuickBooks Application. In other words, you are required to make sure that your QuickBooks version is not 2015 or earlier versions. If it is, update it to the latest release.
- Check your firewall and antivirus settings. If there is any restriction on the QuickBooks application, disable or un-check mark it.
- Ensure that you have completely installed your QuickBooks application. If there is an incomplete installation, install it again and make sure it is complete.
- QuickBooks Install Error 1722 is also known as Run-time errors, so it occurs when you are running the QuickBooks program window.
- Perform a clean installation to remove viruses, spyware, and malware that are present in the system.
- Uninstall and reinstall the QuickBooks application file in case the file might be corrupted.
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How To Fix the QuickBooks Installation Error 1722?
Below given are the solutions that help in fixing the QuickBooks Error 1722:
Solution 1: Utilize the Windows Repair tools
- Firstly, fix all the window registry files that relates to the QuickBooks Error 1722.
- After that, perform a full malware and virus scan in your system.
- Update QuickBooks Application.
- Update your PC device drivers.
- You can use the Windows System restore in order to ‘Undo’ recent changes made in the system.
- Run the tool ‘Windows System File Checker’.
- Update your Windows operating system.
- Cleanly install your windows.
Solution 2: Cleanly install your QuickBooks application
- Hit ‘Windows + R’ keys on your keyboard.
- Your screen will display the ‘Windows Run’ dialog box.
- In the search box, type ‘appwiz.cpl’.
- Press the ‘Enter’ key.
- You will see the list of items displayed on your screen.
- Choose your QuickBooks version.
- Click to uninstall the QuickBooks application.
- Cleanly install the QuickBooks application.
- Download the ‘QuickBooks Clean Install’ tool.
- Run this tool in your system.
- Follow the prompts that are displaying on your computer screen to successfully install the tool on your desktop.
- After the installation completes, shut-down your computer.
- Also, you need to fix the Microsoft .NET Framework.
- Restart your desktop and check if the issue resolved or not.
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Solution 3: Install and Run QuickBooks Repair Tool
The QuickBooks Repair Tool is specially designed to repair installation errors that occur in the QuickBooks application. Follow the steps to successfully install and run this tool:
- Firstly, close all the programs that relates to the QuickBooks software.
- After that, download the QuickBooks Repair tool in your system.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to install the tool on your desktop.
- Open the QuickBooks repair tool on your desktop.
- You need to click on the ‘Select File’ option. Ensure that you remember the location of the file.
- After that, click on the ‘Scan’ button.
- This will start the scanning process.
- If you need to view the preview of the scanned file, go to the ‘Company’ menu.
- For viewing customer’s information, select the ‘Customers’ tab.
- For viewing vendor’s information, choose the ‘Vendors’ tab.
- To view Employees related information, click on the ‘Employees’ button.
- Select the ‘Repair’ option.
- A window will display on your screen, click on the ‘Save as’ option.
- In this window, you need to choose your QuickBooks version.
- Also, choose the path too.
- After you have selected the path and the QuickBooks versions, select the ‘Start’ button.
- When the repair process completes, you will get a confirmation message like this: “Repair process is completed successfully”.
- Click on the ‘Ok’ window and close the programs.
In Conclusion:
The above article is based on the information regarding How to Fix the QuickBooks Installation Error 1722. Intuit has also launched QuickBooks Refresher Tool to refresh your QuickBooks application. You can contact the QuickBooks Error Support exerts in case the above methods didn’t work out for you by reaching out to this 24/ 7 available number: +1(860) 544-6044.
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