Know about QuickBooks Error 1321 and the ways to fix it.

QuickBooks is a widely used accounting and bookkeeping software used by small enterprises to handle the day-to-day tasks of managing employee funds, tax forecasts and storing financial data. As powerful as QuickBooks is, it also faces genuine errors. QuickBooks Error 1321 is one such error which occurs while installing or updating QuickBooks.

This blog consists of several causes and ways to resolve them. Read until the end to know them all or call us at 1.855.738.2784 for help

When you face QuickBooks Error 1321, you might see one of these prompts.

"The installer has insufficient privileges to modify the file C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\sdkeventl.DLL"

or

"The installer has insufficient privileges to modify the file C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\CfScan.DLL"

or

"The installer has insufficient privileges to modify the file at C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks YEAR\QBONLI32.DLL"

What might be the Causes of QuickBooks Error 1321?

There are a number of possible reasons which may trigger this error.

• The processing speed of updating the file is quicker than the processing speed of copying the file.
• Your Antivirus is blocking some actions of QuickBooks.
• The file mentioned in the error is under use or damaged
• Permissions are restricted in Windows settings

What can we do to resolve QuickBooks Error 1321?

One of these solutions might solve your problem or you might have to try them all.

Solution 1: Try to Update again

• Click Retry to attempt the update again

If this attempt fails, click on Cancel and proceed to the next solution.

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Solution 2: Turn off the antivirus temporarily to reinstall or update

1. Temporarilyturn off your antivirus. Seek the help of the antivirus service provider to know how to do this.
2. Install or update QuickBooks
3. Enable the antivirus again.

Note: Don't turn off the antivirus while being connected to the internet. Ensure that the internet connection is disconnected.

If this solution doesn't work out, move on to the next one.

Solution 3: Change the Windows Permission 

This step is version specific. Please get to know your version it is a 32 or 64-bit windows version.

• To open the Run dialogue box, press the Windows+R keys
• Mention the path for the folder containing the Quickbooks program file in the box and press enter.

Please refer to this to know the path for a specific version.

Desktop Enterprise

1. C:\Program Files\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 20.0
2. C:\Program Files\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 19.0
3. C:\Program Files\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 18.0
   

Pro and Premier

1. C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks 2020
2. C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks 2019
3. C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks 2018
   

Point of Sale

1. C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks Point of Sale 12.0
2. C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks Point of Sale 11.0
   

64-bit versions of Windows (10, 8, 7)

Desktop Enterprise

1. C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 20.0
2. C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 19.0
3. C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 18.0

Pro and Premier

1. C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks 2020
2. C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks 2019
3. C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks 2018
   

Point of Sale

1. C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks Point of Sale 12.0
2. C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks Point of Sale 11.0
   
3. Choose View and then Customise this folder in the new window
4. Click on Security in the properties window.
5. Click on Administrator and push the Allow checkbox button next to Full control
6. Select System user on the security tab.
7. Push the Allow checkbox button next to Full control.
8. Click OK to close the properties dialogue box and now install QuickBooks.

Hope this blog has resolved the QuickBooks Error 1321 that you were facing. If the issue still hasn't been resolved, reach out to our experts at 1.855.738.2784 who are glad to help you thoroughly.

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