QuickBooks Error 1712 occurs when installing QuickBooks desktop on your computer. Error Code 1712 usually occurs when there are some missing Windows files.
You may see this error as:
We’re sorry! Something went wrong with your installation.
Error 1712. One or more of the files required to restore your computer to its previous state could not be found. Restoration will not be possible.
Note: You may also face QuickBooks Error 1603
Causes for QuickBooks Error 1712
- QuickBooks is installing in the damaged/corrupted folder
- Windows don’t have required files to install QuickBooks
Quick Note: Process to fix this issue may complex you can speak with our experts for a quick resolution. Call TollFree 1-877-353-8076 or leave us your message.
3 Simple Steps to Fix QuickBooks Error 1712
Step 1: Download and Run Quick Fix My Program
- Download QuickBooks Tool Hub and go to your download by pressing CTRL+J
- Under your downloads list click on QuickBooksToolsHub.exe
- Click Yes to allow this app to make changes
- Now click on Next to install it and then click Yes again for accepting the license agreement
- Click on Next and then Install (It may take some time)
- Once the installation is complete click on Finish
- Now open QuickBooks Tool Hub (Icon will be available on your desktop)
- Go to Program Problems tab and click on the Quick Fix my Program
- It may take some time to run
- Once completed, reinstall QuickBooks
If you’re no longer getting error code 1712, it means QuickBooks is fixed.

If the above step doesn’t work, please proceed further with the below steps.
Step 2: Download the Latest Windows Update
- Make a right-click on the start icon and choose Settings
- Click on Update & Security
- Now click on Check for Updates
- Now follow on-screen instructions to download the latest update
- Then try to reinstall QuickBooks
Step 3: Add or Create a User with Administrator Rights
Windows 10 and 8
- Make a right-click on the start icon and choose Settings
- Then click on Accounts
- On the next screen click on Family and other users
- Now under Other users click on Add someone else to this PC
- Now follow on-screen instructions to create a user
To grant the administrator rights to the user
- Make a right-click on the start icon and choose Settings
- Then click on Accounts
- On the next screen click on Family and other users
- Then click on the user that you recently created
- Click Change account type
- Click on a drop-down menu and choose Administrator
- Then click OK
Now try to install QuickBooks for Desktop again.
After following all the above steps you’ll no longer face QuickBooks Error Code 1712 but in case it still exists. Speak with our experts. Call TollFree 1-877-353-8076 or leave us your message.
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