Step-by-Step Guide to Resolve Error Code 1402 in QuickBooks

If you are facing an error while installing or running QuickBooks desktop or company file, it is a common error known as QuickBooks error 1402. This type of error occurs when the components required for the operation of QuickBooks are corrupted or missing or due to damaged Windows files or problems with the QuickBooks payroll software.

In such a case, this error pops up with the message “The key could not be opened”, which indicates that some essential registry keys or system files are inaccessible or damaged. If such an error message has popped up on your screen as well, you don’t have to worry, in this section below we will give you in-depth information about the causes of this error and the solution to fix it so that you can fix this error easily.

Causes of Error Code 1402 in QuickBooks Desktop

There are many reasons which can trigger this Error Code 1402 in QuickBooks Desktop. Here we are mentioning some of the common reasons which are as-

·It is common to get errors while installing QuickBooks Desktop if some required installation files are missing during the installation.

·Not only can installation errors like 1402 occur if your Windows operating system does not have the most recent updates installed, but several other errors can also occur.

·Installing and running third-party apps on Windows requires Windows components such as the .Net Framework and MSXML. If such components are out of date, QuickBooks may display several errors.

·Windows background applications can sometimes cause QuickBooks installation to be interrupted, resulting in the display of such error on the user's screen.

·This error may occur if the QB application's installation CD is damaged.

Methods to Fix QuickBooks Intuit Install Error 1402

Follow the below solution to proceed with troubleshooting methods for QuickBooks error 1402.

Solution 1- Enabled Microsoft .NET

·First, you need to open Control Panel and click on Programs and Features.

·Now click on Uninstall a program.

·After this, you will have to choose the option to turn Windows features on/off.

·Search for the .NET Framework from the list.

·To enable this, make sure you check out .NET Framework 4.5 or above.

·Now, click on the OK tab to save the change and restart the system.

Solution 2- Configure Windows Registry Settings

·Press Windows + R and type regedit in the Run window. Press Enter or click OK.

·Back up the registry before making changes. Click File and select Export.

·Name the backup file and save it to your desktop.

·In the Registry Editor, go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes.

·Under the Edit menu, click Permissions.

·Select Add under the Advanced section.

·Select All for each object name and click OK.

·Check the Full Control box and exit the Registry Editor.

·Last step is to update QuickBooks desktop to see if error 1402 persists.

Solution 3- Run QuickBooks in Selective Startup Mode

·Restart Windows and keep pressing the F8 key continuously while Windows is restarting.

·Select Safe Mode from the Advanced Boot Options screen.

·Press Enter and sign in using the administrator account.

·If you're trying to install a QuickBooks update, right-click the QuickBooks icon and select Run as Administrator.

·If you are trying to install the QB Desktop then run the setup file.

Solution 4- Repair Microsoft .Net Framework and MSXML

·Download the MSI file for MSXML and save it to your desktop.

·Click the Start menu, search Programs and Files after that type for exe /faun “%user profile%\desktop\msxml.msi”, in the search bar and press Enter.

·To restore the NET Framework, open the Control Panel from the Run window (press Windows + R), Start menu, or desktop.

·Select Turn Windows Feature on or off from Programs and Features.

·If you have the. NET framework of 3.5 or later versions checked, uncheck them straightaway.

·Restart the computer by clicking OK.

·Once your computer reboots, make sure to check for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 or later and proceed further.

Conclusion-

We have tried to give you complete information about QuickBooks Error code 1402 in this section. If you are facing this error then this article will surely be beneficial for you. After following the solutions mentioned in it, hopefully your error will be fixed and now you will be able to run your QuickBooks software comfortably. However, if you still have faced any problem and still need any technical guidance then you contact our QuickBooks error support team at 1-888-368-8874.