Waiting For Resolutions To QuickBooks Error 1618 – Here Are The Solutions

Updated: Sep 13, 2023

Have you encountered QuickBooks Error 1618 and are unsure of what to do? We are here to save you if that is the case. When you attempt to install QuickBooks desktop on the machine, this problem is frequently seen. During programme installation or upgrading, you can see this problem. An error notice reading "There was a problem installing Microsoft Runtime library" is displayed along with this error. You could find this error to be both time-consuming and irritable, though.

In case you are too busy and could not proceed with the steps, contact our professionals at 1-855-856-0042 . Our team are experts and have been providing resolutions to hundreds of QuickBooks users. So, what’s waiting for, call immediately.

Causes of the QB Error 1618

The procedure of installing the QuickBooks software is broken or faulty.
The registry corruption on Windows.
Viruses or malware can attack Windows system files or QuickBooks-related files.
If a rogue program accidentally erased a program file associated with QuickBooks.

Error: there was a problem installing Microsoft Runtime Library (Error 1618)

Error 1618. ‘ERROR_INSTALL_ALREADY_RUNNING’

Quick Solutions to Easily Handle Error 1618 in QuickBooks Desktop

Solution 1: Get the QuickBooks Tools Hub by Downloading and Installing It.

This tool is designed to address common errors in QuickBooks. Remember to close QuickBooks before using the tool. To run the QuickBooks, Install Diagnostic Tool from the QuickBooks Tools Hub, refer to the guide on fixing QuickBooks Desktop installation errors.

Solution 2: Check to see if MSIEXEC.EXE is operating in the background in any current instances.

Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and select Task Manager.
Go to the Processes tab and click the Image Name column to organize the running processes alphabetically.
Search the list for any processes with the label MSIEXEC.EXE. Select any that you find, then click the End Process button.
Shut the Task Manager window and proceed further.

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Solution 3: Using the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package, reinstall the Microsoft Runtime Libraries.

Please note that these troubleshooting steps pertain to the Windows operating system, which is not an Intuit product. If you are unsure about performing these steps, it is advisable to consult a Windows expert.

Download the Redistributable Package for Microsoft Visual C++:
For 32-bit computers, open Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86) and click Download.
For 64-bit computers, open Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x64) and click Download.
Save the downloaded file to a convenient location on your computer (e.g., your desktop).
Once the download is complete, double-click the downloaded file named "vcredist_X86.exe" or "vcredist_X64.exe" and follow the onscreen instructions.
Open the Quick Fix my Programme program that you downloaded in Solution 1 from the QuickBooks Tools Hub.

Conclusion

The methods listed above should be sufficient to resolve QuickBooks Error 1618. We have made every effort to come up with a fix for this problem that you may use on your own without any technical help. However, if the QB Error 1618 still causes you problems, it is advised that you contact our QuickBooks desktop support staff by calling our specific hotline, 1-855-856-0042 . Our professionals will be available to help you and take care of the error on your behalf.