Best ways to get rid of QuickBooks error 1328

QuickBooks Error 1328

QuickBooks users sometimes face trouble installing the software on their computers due to runtime issues. QuickBooks error 1328 comes up when installing the software using a damaged installation package. If your QB also fails to install due to this error, you can find the causes further in the blog, along with the practical solutions for the issue.

Avail hassle-free troubleshooting by contacting our QB support team at 1-855-856-0042 for assistance.

Causes of error 1328 QuickBooks while installing the software

This runtime error mostly comes up when you try installing, uninstalling, or repairing QuickBooks on your computer. The PC conditions that can block the software installation and lead you to this error are discussed below-
  • The QB installation package has been damaged due to data losses during the download and cannot be processed on your system.
  • Windows installer cannot access the QB installation package location due to non-admin permissions.
  • Antiviruses or the Windows Firewall forbids you from installing or updating a new application on the computer.

Here’s how you can tackle QuickBooks installation error 1328

You won’t be able to install or repair your QuickBooks as this error will re-occur whenever you try. We suggest you use the following techniques to prevent this error from interrupting the QB installation on your system-

Solution 1- Delete the QB installation package and clean re-install QuickBooks

This error code will be displayed on the screen whenever the QB installation begins. When the installation or repair fails, you’ll see the ‘Error updating file C:\Config.Msi\PTXXX.tmp’ message. This mostly happens when the Windows installer fails to process the installation package due to damage or insufficient folder permissions. You must also turn off all the security software on your computer during QB installation to prevent any interruptions due to them. Then, you must uninstall QB from your system and install it again, as mentioned below-
  • Press the Windows+X keys and click the Settings option in the pop-up menu.
  • Click the Program and Features option in the menu to reveal all the applications.
  • Select your QB product with a single click and click the Uninstall/Change option.
  • Hit Yes for confirmation and wait until QuickBooks is completely removed.
You need to re-download the QB installation package and install the software again on your computer. You should have the product key, license number, and registered email address to install the software. Use these steps-
  • Open the official QuickBooks website on your system’s web browser and click the QB product you have.
  • Download its installation file and open QuickBooks.exe after the download is complete.
  • Enter the details asked by the software and use the on-screen instructions to begin the installation.
  • Tap Agree and continue in the software license agreement, and enter your product key in the following window.
  • You must choose-
  • Express if you are new to QB and want the software for personal use on a single computer.
  • Custom if you want to use QB on multiple computers in an organization.
  • Wait for the QB installation to complete and open the software after rebooting your system.

Conclusion

This blog tells us why QuickBooks error 1328 develops during the software installation and terminates the process. The methods to eliminate the error are also mentioned in the blog, and we hope you apply them to install QB on your system without problems.
Contact our QB support team at 1-855-856-0042 if you face problems while installing the software.

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