QuickBooks continues to release updates to address the issue of bugs & technical errors in the application. QuickBooks Desktop is a generally error-free application; however, you may occasionally encounter errors. For instance, QuickBooks Error 1618 is a runtime library error that occurs during QuickBooks installation or update. Typically, this error is a result of a corrupt installation file or Microsoft runtime libraries. Depending on the reason for this issue, you can run the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool to resolve it. Moreover, you can even employ alternative solutions to rectify it. This article contains information about the error's causes and potential methods to eliminate it successfully.
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How to Rectify QuickBooks Runtime Redistributable Library Error 1618?
The following are the solutions that you must implement to eradicate error 1618 QuickBooks:
Solution 1: Utilize QuickBooks Installation Diagnostic Tool
If corrupt installation files cause an error, you must execute the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic tool to resolve it. The procedures for installing diagnostic tool are as follows:
Note: Ensure that you have downloaded QuickBooks Tool Hub prior to running the Install diagnostic tool
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In the search bar of the Windows Start tab, type in QuickBooks Tool Hub.
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Now, choose the QB Tool Hub option.
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Then, click on the Installation Issues tab under the QuickBooks Tool Hub window.
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Then, choose the option saying Run QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool.
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Wait for the tool to find the issues & repair them.
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Lastly, when the process is completed, reboot your computer system & re-launch the QB application.
Solution 2: Reinstalling the Library Runtime
Error 1618 might occur when Microsoft Runtime libraries are compromised. You can correct the error by reinstalling runtime libraries using the Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable program.
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Under the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package, go for:
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32bit systems, select the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86) & download it.
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64bit system, select the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x64) & download it.
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Afterward, you download the packages accordingly and save them on your PC someplace where it is easily found.
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Now, when the download process is completed, it is time to install it.
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By double-clicking on the "vcredist_X86.exe" or "vcredist_X64.exe" file, follow the instructions precisely.
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Lastly, from the QuickBooks tool hub application, launch Quick Fix My Program to resolve any outstanding issues.
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Solution 3: Backup the Windows registry
If the Windows registry is damaged or corrupted might trigger the QuickBooks 1618 error code.
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First, select the Start tab and type Run.
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Now, in the Run window, type in Regedit.
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Now, under My Computer, click on the File tab and then Export.
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Tick mark all the options in the Export Range.
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Post that, save the backup of the Windows registry on your desktop & delete the keys.
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By deleting the keys, it will automatically delete the sub-keys as well.
Conclusion
With the help of this article, we tried our best to describe both the causes and solutions for QuickBooks Error 1618. Nonetheless, if the error persists, you must determine if any processes are operating in the background. You must terminate the processes to correct the error. If the issue still persists, call TFN +1(855)-738-0359 and talk to the professionals for immediate assistance.
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