How to Put QuickBooks Error 1310 To An End

Solution 1: Bring QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool Into Use

QuickBooks Install Diagnostic tool diagnoses the installation file for possible damage and repairs it. You can run this utility from within the QuickBooks Tool Hub, which is home to the important tools and utilities in the program.

Let’s start by installing the QuickBooks Tool Hub.

• When on Intuit’s official website, download the latest version of the QuickBooks application.
• Next, save it to your preferred location that you can easily access.
• Thereafter, run the executable file from the saved location and follow the on-screen prompts.
• The terms and conditions must be agreed upon in order to move ahead with the procedure.
• Once installed, you can open QuickBooks Tool Hub to run the required tool.
• When in the tool hub, you are supposed to navigate through the list of issues until you locate the Installation Issues option.
• Click on Installation Issues, and it lets you run the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool.
• It will run a diagnosis to detect the existing installation issues and then repair them.
• You will have to wait for a few minutes until the procedure is completed.

Solution 2: Change Your UAC (User Account Control) Settings

User Account Control (UAC) is a Windows security feature that protects your operating system from unauthorized changes. When installing the latest update, these settings can prevent the changes. In such a case, you need to disable UAC until the updates are installed. Follow the below-given steps:

• The process starts with pressing the Windows + R keys together, and it opens the Run command.
• In the Run box, type the Control Panel and click the Enter button.
• The next option to be clicked is User Account and then select Change User Account Control Settings.
• After that, click Yes to confirm that you want to make this change.
• Now, move the slider downwards to Never Notify, and it will turn the UAC off.
• Next, click OK, restart your system, and check if the error by installing QuickBooks. 

Solution 3: Re-register MS Windows Installer Again To Fix Error Code 1310

Incorrectly registered Microsoft Windows Installer is also one of the possible reasons behind QuickBooks error 1310. To fix it, you need to register it again to resolve the error.

• Click the Start button as your initial step, and then press the Windows + R keys together.
• When the Run dialogue box opens, type “msiexec /unreg” in it and click the Enter button.
• Next, select the Windows Start menu, type “msiexec /regserver” in the blank area, and click Enter.
• After re-registering the Windows Installer, you can try installing the QuickBooks Desktop software.

If QuickBooks error 1310 still persists, implement the next troubleshooting solution.

Solution 4: Rectify Folder Permission Using Command Prompt

Erroneous or inadequate permission can also cause QuickBooks Desktop writing to file error 1310. In such a case, you can implement the below-stated steps to rectify the folder permissions:

• Click on the Start button, then All Programs, and then Accessories.
• Next, right-click on the Command prompt option and click the Run As Administrator button.
• When a command prompt window shows up, copy and paste icacls “C:\Config.Msi”/T /C /grant administrators:F in it.
• After that, replace msi with the folder path where you are getting the error.
• Next, hit the Enter button and leave the Command prompt window.
• After completing this procedure, you can try installing QuickBooks to check if the Intuit error code 1310 is resolved or not.

Solution 5: Log Into The Windows Using Admin Credentials

Insufficient permissions can sometimes become a possible reason for the QuickBooks error 1310. In such a case, you need to log into your Windows administrator account using the relevant credentials. Below is how to do it:

• In the bottom-left corner of the sign-in screen, click on Other User.
• Next, enter “. \Administrator” as the username in the respective box to move ahead.
• Thereafter, enter your local admin password and hit the Enter button.

Solution 6: Create New Folders In The Program Files Folder

No relief so far! If you are still struggling with QuickBooks error 1310, then this solution can be helpful:

• Download QuickBooks and go to the location where you have downloaded it.
• Now, run the executable file QuickBooks.exe to initiate the installation.
• Accept the license agreement (needed for installation) and then hit the Next button.
• Next, select the installation location and then click the option intended for changing the installation location.
• Here, you can modify the name from C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickBooks to C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickBooks1.
• In the end, click OK and check the status of the error resolution.