Often accompanied by the note " Installer has inadequate permission to access this directory,"
QuickBooks Error 1303 is a typical problem that may impede the installation or upgrade process.
Usually, this problem results from inadequate rights for the QuickBooks installation to access certain
files or folders on your machine.
- Insufficient User Permissions: The user account trying the installation could lack the administrative privileges required.
- File or Directory Permissions: The intended installation directory or particular file inside it might have limited rights.
- Corrupted Installation Files: 1303, among other mistakes, might result from damaged QuickBooks installation files.
- Firewall or antivirus interference: Security software may unintentionally stop the installation process, therefore causing the problem.
- Windows upgrades: Sometimes QuickBooks installs are interfered with by pending Windows upgrades.
Troubleshooting Steps:
1. Run the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool
- Download and set up the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Click " Installation Issues" in the Tool Hub.
- Run the "QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool."
- Fix any found problems following the on-screen directions.
2. Check User Permissions
- Make sure your computer shows you logged in as an administrator.
- Run as administrator by right-click on the QuickBooks installation file.
3. Verify File and Directory Permissions
- Open File Explorer and find the installation directory—usually C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks.
- Underright-click the directory and choose "Properties."
- Go to the "Security" page to see if the "SYSTEM" and "Administrators" groups possess complete control rights.
- Otherwise, change the permissions.
4. Temporarily Disable Antivirus and Firewall
- Turn off your firewall and antivirus program briefly.
- Try another QuickBooks installation.
- Remember to re-enable your security program after installation.
5. Check for Windows Updates
- Install whichever outstanding Windows updates.
- Restart your computer and try once again installing QuickBooks.
6. Rename Installation Folders
- Close QuickBooks and any other Intuit applications.
- Name the following folders:
C:\Program Data\Intuit; C:\Program Files\Intuit; C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit;
C:\Users[Username]\AppData\LocalEntices
- Please try once again the QuickBooks installation.
7. Reinstall QuickBooks
- Completely remove QuickBooks should the past methods fail.
- Get the most recent QuickBooks edition straight from the official Intuit website.
- The administrator runs the installation.
Additional Tips:
- Clean Boot: Investigate any program incompatibilities by means of a clean boot.
- Verify whether you have enough disk space for the installation.
- Get QuickBooks support. Should the problem continue, contact QuickBooks support for further help.
These troubleshooting techniques should help you to effectively install or update your QuickBooks
program and fix QuickBooks Error 1303.