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How to Resolve QuickBooks Installation Error 1920?

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Finding it difficult to get rid of QuickBooks error 1920? Well, if that is the case, you might try dealing with the error using the right set of solutions that we have shared in this segment. The QuickBooks error 1920 seems to be a bit annoying and challenging to tackle. It states: QuickBooks database server manager failed to start. To get a better grip on QuickBooks installation error 1920, make sure to read this blog till the end and you will be able to learn the right solutions to implement to fix the error permanently.

Steps to resolve QuickBooks installation error 1920

You can try to resolve QuickBooks error 1920 using the methods listed below. These steps would help if you are trying to install or update QuickBooks:

Step 1: Uninstall QuickBooks Desktop

  • The very first step is to press windows key and S and further search for and open control panel.

  • Once done with that, choose programs and features or uninstall a program.

  • The next step is to choose QuickBooks desktop from the list of installed programs.

  • Now, go for the uninstall/change and perform the onscreen steps.

Step 2: Rename the installation folders

In case you do not see the application data or program data folder, then you need to display the hidden files and folders or further search for files using windows. In case you have other intuit apps installed on the system, then you should only uninstall or rename the QuickBooks version folder present in Intuit folder.

  • You need to head to the installation folders.

  • After that, make sure to press windows key and R to open the run command.

  • Once done with that, you need to enter the location of the folder and click on enter tab.

  • Now, right click the folder and further choose rename tab.

  • Further you need to rename the folder to .old.

Step 3: Install QuickBooks desktop

Lastly, you simply have to install QuickBooks desktop and you are good to go.

Conclusion

Heading towards the end of this piece of writing ensures that you might be able to deal with QuickBooks error 1920 successfully. In case you still come across the same error for some reason, then reaching out to our QuickBooks support team at +1866-453-7060 might help. We have a team of experts who understand the right fix to resolve the error permanently.