Coming across QuickBooks error code 1321 again and again and can’t decide what to do? Well, you might find this error quite annoying to handle, but to simply the process for you, we have come up with this article, where we will be discussing the error code 1321, its causes, and fixes in detail. This error is often experienced when the user tries to install a QuickBooks company file. This error might be seen with an error message that states, “The installer has insufficient privileges to modify the file”. The error might bring other warning messages as well, which include the following:
Error 1321: The installer has insufficient privileges to modify the file
Error: The installer has insufficient privileges to modify the file C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\sdkeventl.DLL
Error: The installer has insufficient privileges to modify the file C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\CfScan.DLL
Error: The installer has insufficient privileges to modify the file at C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks YEAR\QBONLI32.DLL
Error: The installer has insufficient privileges to modify the file
Error: The installer has insufficient privileges to modify the file C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks Point of Sale X.0\dataimporter.exe
In the majority of the cases, a mere up-gradation of the privileges and rights for access might fix the issue in the majority of the cases. However, there can be various other steps that can be performed to get rid of the error code successfully. To know what those solutions are, make sure to read the article till the end. The user can also get in touch with our QuickBooks support team for any further tech assistance at 1-844-521-0490. We are a team of technically sound professionals who work round the clock to provide immediate support services.
Possible Causes of QuickBooks Error 1321
- One of the basic reasons can be if the update process is taking less time then copying the file then you might end up in such an error
- Another common reason can be if the update Installation process has been blocked by antivirus or firewall settings.
- The user can end up in such an error if windows permission restricts the folder access authority. Due to that the user might not be able to access the file of a specific folder.
- Also, if file referenced in the error is in use or corrupted.
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Rectify QuickBooks Error 1321: The Installer has Insufficient Privileges to Modify the File
The below set of steps can help in dealing with such an error successfully. Thus, make sure to use the steps carefully.
Solution 1: Retry to download and install the update
- The user needs to first click on the “Retry” tab in order to finish the update process.
- If the problem pertains – click onto the “Cancel” icon and later, click on the “Options” icon.
- Turn-off the antivirus program temporarily.
- Lastly, try again to install the QuickBooks desktop in a right manner.
Solution 2: Update the Insufficient User Privileges
- At the time of the installation process an error appear in the dialogue information windows. For Instance: AcrobatConnect.cfg shoots the error message on the display.
Error 1321.The Installer does not have proper rights to modify the file C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashPlayerTrust\AcrobatConnect.cfg. Action ended 11:21:48: InstallValidate.
- Set the permission privileges on the folder given in the error message. For instance:
\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashPlayerTrust\AcrobatConnect.cfg
On Windows XP Professionals:
- After that hit a click on the “Windows+E” key to open/access the ‘Windows Explorer’.
- Move to the error 1321 message parent folder.
- For instance: Follow the path of parent folder c:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashPlayerTrust\AcrobatConnect.cfg is FlashPlayerTrust
- The user should then right-click on the parent folder.
- And then, from the drop-down menu – choose the “Properties” tab.
- Now select the “Security” tab.
- Also go for the ‘Administrators’ for the ‘Group Or User Names’.
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On Windows XP:
- The first step is to shut-down the system and after 5-10 seconds turn on the computer.
- After the Windows logo shows up, tap on the “F8” key.
- Use the arrow key and go to the “Safe Mode with Networking” icon. Later, tap on to the “Enter” tab.
- In the “Windows XP Professional”, follow the prompted instructions to update the user privileges. Later, start the computer again and then install the QuickBooks again.
- Go for the “System” icon from the “Group or User Names” tab. Later, place the ‘Full Control’ for the user to ‘Allow’ system permission.
- Now, in the “Security” tab, select the “Advanced” icon.
- Click onto the “Replace Permission Entries On All Child Objects With Entries Here That Apply To Child Objects”.
- The last step is to shut-down the “Properties” windows with a click on the “OK” icon.
Solution 3: Use QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool
The QuickBooks Install Diagnostic tool is designed to look for and fix the issues that happen during QuickBooks installation.
- First of all you need to download the QBInstall Tool from here.
- Install QBInstall Tool tool on your computer.
- After that run this tool to diagnose the installation problems.
You can also download and use QBInstall diagnostic tool from QuickBooks tool hub. Just download tool hub on your system and use diagnostic tool.
Solution 4: Edit the Windows permissions on the folder
- First of all you need to press the “Windows +R” keys to open the “Run” box, On your keyboard.
- After that, enter the path for the folder that is containing the QB program files in the Open field.
- Now press the Enter key.
32- bit versions of Windows (10, 8, 7)
On QuickBooks desktop Enterprise
- C:\Program Files\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 20.0
- C:\Program Files\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 19.0
- C:\Program Files\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 18.0
- C:\Program Files\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 17.0
On QuickBooks Pro and Premier:
- C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks 2020
- C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks 2019
- C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks 2018
- C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks 2017
On Point of Sale
- C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks Point of Sale 12.0
- C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks Point of Sale 11.0
64-bit versions of Windows (10, 8, 7)
On QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise Solutions
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 20.0
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 19.0
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 18.0
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 17.0
On QuickBooks Pro and Premier
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks 2020
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks 2019
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks 2018
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks 2017
On QuickBooks Point of Sale
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks Point of Sale 12.0
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks Point of Sale 11.0
- In the new window, select the “View” option and then select “Customize this folder“.
- Now Visit the “Security“ tab, In the properties window.
- Click the “Administrators“ tab, On the Security tab.
- Choose the “Allow“ checkbox next to “Full Control“.
- Now choose the “SYSTEM“ user, on the “Security” tab.
- After that choose the “Allow checkbox” next to Full Control option.
- Hit a single click on “OK” to close the “Properties” window.
- Finally Install the QuickBooks desktop.
Solution 5: Make new user account with admin privileges
- To begin with, the user needs to click on “Start button“.
- And then, the user needs to click on the “control panel” and select “Users/Accounts“.
- Now, select “New User“.
- The next step is to give a “Name” to the account and ensure that it is set as an “Admin“.
- Moving ahead, the user needs to click on “Create Account option“.
- And then, “Log Out” of the account that is currently being used.
- The last step is to “Log In” to the account created above.
Solution 6: Turn off antivirus and reinstall or update
- The user needs to ‘temporarily disable the antivirus‘ or any other ‘security software‘ installed on the system
- After the security software is disabled or turned off, and just install the QuickBooks software or spot any latest release update
- In case there is any update available, the user is required to ‘download and install‘ it
- After that, the user needs to reactivate the antivirus or other security software
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Final words..!!
After you are well-versed with the steps that can be performed to get rid of the QuickBooks error code 1321, it is time for you to implement those steps and try eliminating the error from its root cause. However, if for some reason you aren’t able to, or if you need our assistance at any point of time, feel free to reach out to us at 1(844)521-0490, and our technically sound experts will ensure to provide you with immediate support services..
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