The application relies on various Microsoft components, such as the .NET Framework, to perform key operations. If any of these Windows components become corrupted, it can abruptly stop the installation or repair of QB. When opening QBDT, you may see a notification prompting you to update, along with a countdown timer showing how long you can ignore it. Attempting the update in such cases can trigger error 1712. You might encounter this error while installing QB or updating it after an upgrade, which can temporarily halt all business operations handled through the software. The error 1712 is described as, “We're sorry! Something went wrong with your installation.

Reasons Behind the QuickBooks Install Error 1712 on Your Screen

QBDT installer error 1712 might appear due to issues with the application or your system. Some common causes include:

  1. QB or Windows system files are infected by a virus or malware
  2. Required components or files needed to run QB are missing or damaged, such as QBregistration.dat or MSXML files
  3. An outdated antivirus program
  4. The Windows operating system is outdated
  5. The QB installation files are corrupted or damaged
  6. The user profile you are logged in with does not have sufficient permissions

Practical Fixes that Work to Resolve the QuickBooks Error Code 1712

There is an ongoing discussion in the community forums where experts have shared recommended steps to try if you experience error 1712 while installing QBDT:

Solution 1: Update your OS

  1. Hit the Start menu > type Check for Updates > press Enter
  2. Look for any available Windows Updates
  3. If updates are found, you have to click Install Now to install the latest version
  4. Once the update is complete, try installing the QB application again

Solution 2: Utlise the Windows installer troubleshooter

  1. Download and install the troubleshooter
  2. When the File Download window pops up > select Run or Open to continue
  3. The Tool will walk you through the process step by step and explain what’s happening along the way
  4. If the application you are trying to remove doesn’t appear in the uninstall list, you will be prompted to enter the installer’s product code
  5. This code can usually be extracted using MSI inspection tools commonly used by IT professionals and is located within the MSI file’s property table

Solution 3: Resolve Microsoft MSXML

  1. Registering MSXML DLL files on a 64-bit system:
    • Opening the Start menu is the first step. After that, type in cmd
    • Next, right-click on Command Prompt, and then select Run as Administrator
    • As the command window opens, go to the SysWOW64 folder by typing cd\windows\syswow64 > click Enter
    • Next, type regsvr32 MSXML6.dll > click Enter to register the file
    • After the process completes, continue with the QuickBooks Desktop installation.
  2. Registering MSXML on a 32-bit system
    • Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box
    • Type cmd > press Enter
    • In the command prompt window, enter regsvr32 MSXML6.dll > hit Enter
    • Once the file is successfully registered, proceed with installing QBDT

Solution 4: Remove antivirus

  1. Click the Windows icon > type Control Panel in the search box
  2. Open it > select Uninstall a Program
  3. Under the list, locate the antivirus software that may be causing the issue > go through the steps to remove it
  4. Once the uninstallation is finished, restart your system > then try installing QB again

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Conclsuion

In this blog, we have listed the most effective solutions to help you quickly resolve QuickBooks error 1712. However, if you want to seek any expertise from your QB team, you can dial 1.855.738.2784. They are available to help you 24/7.

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