Came across QuickBooks error code 1321 and don’t know what to do? Well, in that case reading this post till the end will surely work. This error is seen when the the installer is unable to write the file, as a result of lack in permissions. It appears on the screen with a warning message that states “The installer has insufficient privileges to modify the file.” To know more about such an error, make sure to read the post till the end. This post describes the causes as well as fixes to such an error.



Causes of the Error 1321
There can be certain factors leading to QuickBooks error code 1321, which we have tried to discuss later in this post.
• In case the user encounters delay in copying a file process.
• QB update installation process gets blocked by antivirus or firewall settings.
• If the file referenced in the error is damaged, the error might be encountered.

How to fix the error?
The user can try getting rid of such an error by trying to download and install the update
• Whenever the user experiences the error code, the user is required to simply click on the Retry tab, to finish the update process.
• After that, the user should hit the Cancel option, followed by clicking on Options icon, in case the problem persists.
• Then, disable the antivirus program for temporary purpose.
• And the last step is to try again and install the QuickBooks properly.
Alternative method
Edit the Windows permissions on the folder
• The first step is to press the Windows+ R, and open the Run box.
• Once done with that, the user is required to enter the path for the folder that is containing the QB program files in the Open field.
• Now, the user is required to press Enter Key.
• The next step is to select the View option and then choose the Customize this folder option, in the new window.
• After that, visit the Security tab.
• Once done with that, click on the Admin tab.
• Followed by selecting the Allow checkbox next to Full Control.
• The next step is to select System.
• After which again Select Allow checkbox.
• Now, the user is required to hit Ok, in order to close the Properties window.
• And the final step is to install the QuickBooks desktop.
With this, we come to the end of the blog post and also hope that it might be of some help to you. However, if you require expert assistance, or you face any difficulty, you can simply get in touch with our QuickBooks support team, by dialling our toll-free number 1-844-521-0490, and you are good to go.