How to Deal with QuickBooks Error Code 1321?

How to Deal with QuickBooks Error Code 1321?

When you try to update or install the QuickBooks application and fail to install it, you may encounter QuickBooks error 1321. It can also appear when the installer cannot write the file for some reasons related to permission issues and system errors. You may also encounter QuickBooks error code 1321 when QuickBooks does not have sufficient privileges to make changes to the file. There can be several reasons for such errors in QuickBooks, which we will mention later in this segment, along with its quick solutions.

Reasons behind the QuickBooks Error Code 1321?

There can be several reasons that trigger error 1321 in QuickBooks. You should identify all such possible causes. Here we are listed some of the common causes of 1321 errors-

• There might possibly be an antivirus/firewall issue that is interfering with QuickBooks' communication with the server.
• The folder permissions in Windows may be insufficient.
• It may happen that the file update process is faster than the file copy process, which may cause the QB error 1321 to occur.
• There may be a damaged or corrupted file in the QuickBooks application.
• Improper shutdown of the system may cause this error.
• Access to the Windows folder that contains the file is restricted.

How to fix QuickBooks Error Code 1321?

Here, we have mentioned multiple solutions based on different reasons, which you can follow to resolve QuickBooks error 1321. The installer has insufficient privileges. It may be possible that the first solution can solve your problem, but if it didn’t, you should perform the solutions in the order shown.

Solution 1- Try to update application again

• Click the Retry button to allow the update to proceed.
• If it is not successful, select the Cancel icon that appears on the error message.
• Go to the Options tab.
• Temporarily turn off system security software or antivirus.
• Perform a clean reinstall of the QuickBooks software.

Solution 2- QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool should be Run

• You have to open QuickBooks Tool Hub and there you have to select Installation Issues.
• Now, you have to select QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool  and execute it. This can take up to 20 minutes.
• Now, when the tool is executed, you should reboot your computer to confirm the errors. If the error persists, move on to the next solution.

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