I cannot install quicken 2010 premier on my computer (windows…

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Answer 1

Tech Support Rep: Vcomputer, Software Experts replied 11 years ago

Error 1603 can occur when Quicken detects a problem during the installation process. The 1603 error code is a general error code generated by the Microsoft Windows Installer and is usually caused by a different error code. This error only occurs in Quicken 2009 or earlier. To determine the actual error code, use the steps below to install from CD or download using the Quicken.msi file, and click the appropriate error code for the resolution.

Uninstall Quicken:
1. Microsoft Vista:
  1. Select the Windows Start button, and select Control Panel.
  2. Under Programs, click the Uninstall a program link.
  3. In the list of programs, select Quicken and click the Uninstall button.
Reinstall Quicken using the Quicken.msi file:

Install Quicken from an installation CD

Insert your Quicken installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. If you are prompted to install Quicken, click No or Cancel.
On your version of the Quicken installation CD, locate and run the Quicken.msi file (Quicken 2010.msi):
1. Click the Windows Start button, and select My computer.
2. Right-click the CD drive containing your version of Quicken and select Explore.
3. Open the DISK 1 folder and double-click the Quicken2010.msi file to start the installation process.
4. Select the option to accept the license agreement terms and click Next.
5. In the Change Current Destination Folder window, click the Change button.
In the Folder name field, rename the default Quicken installation folder and click OK.

Note: This allows Quicken to install to the non-default installation path of C:\Program Files\Quicken. Give the new Quicken installation folder a unique name like the version of Quicken that you are installing such as C:\Program Files\Quicken2010.
Click Next and then click Install to complete the Quicken installation process.

You can also check the following link with detailed instructions for your reference and to help you more if needed.http://support.quickbooks.intuit.com/support/pages/knowledgebasearticle/899121

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Answer 2

Tech Support Rep: Vcomputer, Software Experts replied 11 years ago

If you are not able to do that also, then please follow
http://support.quickbooks.intuit.com/support/pages/knowledgebasearticle/899121

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Answer 3

Tech Support Rep: Robert M., Consultant replied 11 years ago

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use the revo uninstaller to uninstall any older or half installed versions of quicken

http://download.cnet.com/Revo-Uninstaller/3000-2096_4-10687648.html

download and install the newest version of the microsoft installer for vista

x86 Platform: Windows6.0-KB942288-v2-x86.msu

from this page

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=5a58b56f-60b6-4412-95b9-54d056d6f9f4

then try to install the quicken again.

If you are installing from a downloaded copy download a new version just in case that one got corrupted during the download

if you know the order number or the last 4 digits of the credit card you used you can download a new copy free from here

https://quicken.intuit.com/commerce/orderstatus/orderstatus.jsp

Answer 4

Tech Support Rep: Robert M., Consultant replied 11 years ago

follow the directions on this page to download and run the netframework cleanup tool

there is a link for it on the page and it pretty much runs itself just download and run it.

after you run it you will have to reboot your computer and reinstall the net framework the link for that is also on the same page

http://quicken.intuit.com/support/articles/getting-started/installation/7901.html

If you can not run the quicken instal cleanly after that download and intall the new version of the windows installer

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=5A58B56F-60B6-4412-95B9-54D056D6F9F4&displaylang=en

Answer 5

Tech Support Rep: Robert M., Consultant replied 11 years ago

there is some sort of problem with your operating system or maybe even the drive itself

reboot and keep hitting F6 until you get the menu for safe mode. ( you may have to try a couple of times before it catches )

choose the option for safe mode with command prompt

you will get a black screen with a prompt like C:\something\something

type

CHKDSK /F

it will check your disk for errors and try to correct them let me know what it finds please

Answer 6

Tech Support Rep: Robert M., Consultant replied 11 years ago

try the cleanup utility again see if it can complete succesfully this time

Answer 7

Tech Support Rep: Robert M., Consultant replied 11 years ago

well one thing at a time

try downloading and installing the new windows installer ( msi )

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=5A58B56F-60B6-4412-95B9-54D056D6F9F4&displaylang=en

Answer 8

Tech Support Rep: Robert M., Consultant replied 11 years ago

Are you logged in as an administrator ?

try running ccleaner it will clean up temp files that may be clogging up the computer.

http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

I actually think it is a rights issue or perhaps your temp variable is set incorrectly but that is a bit more complicated to fix so try that first.

can you give me the exact error message that you get word for word please. copy and paste it in here if you can.

thanks

Answer 9

Tech Support Rep: Robert M., Consultant replied 11 years ago

the cleaning tool is free you just have to hit the right button

http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/download/92a389aaa28d085aa9a190ee734a0161/

try that link

as for never had a problem before my car worked perfectly until it broke as well.

lets check the temp variables

create a new folder in my computer c:\temp

then in the run box

type set TEMP=c:\temp hit enter

type set TMP=c:\temp hit enter

try an older version of the installer

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=889482fc-5f56-4a38-b838-de776fd4138c

Answer 10

Tech Support Rep: Robert M., Consultant replied 11 years ago

go to the run box on the start menu

type services.msc hit enter

in the list make sure that the server service is started and set to automatic

try uninstalling your anti virus and disabling your firewall temporarily as well.

you can also try changing the following registry key

it seems that 15 is not always high enough try 18 or 20

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
\SYSTEM
\CurrentControlSet
\Services
\LanmanServer
\Parameters
IRPStackSize DWORD 0x0000000f (15)

Answer 11

Tech Support Rep: Robert M., Consultant replied 11 years ago

do you have any old versions of quicken still installed ?

look in the control panel / add remove programs to see

if they are still there uninstall them

reboot the computer and try to install the 2010 using a fresh downloaded copy

you can get one by clicking here

https://quicken.intuit.com/commerce/orderstatus/orderstatus.jsp

what is the exact error message you get when you try to install the quicken ?

Answer 12

Tech Support Rep: Robert M., Consultant replied 11 years ago

have you tried downloading a new copy of the quicken ?

what is the exact error message you get when you try to install it word for word please.

either something is blocking it or something is corrupt somewhere whether it is the quicken or the operating system im not sure.

try downloading a new version. save it in my documents

then right click on it and select run as administrator

Answer 13

Tech Support Rep: Robert M., Consultant replied 11 years ago

i am forgetting what we tried already

try booting into safe mode command prompt only

hit F6 repeatedly as it boots to get that option

then type chkdsk /f at the prompt

that will check the disk for errors that may have it thinking there is not as much room on the drive as there is.

You can also try dial a fix

i have conflicting reports on whether it works with vista. It was originally designed for xp it will give you a warning at least but it may run on vista

and you can also try dial a fix which corrects a lot of errors by resetting hidden windows defaults

http://djlizard.net.nyud.net:8080/software/Dial-a-fix-v0.60.0.24.zip

download the dial-a-fix

run it do the policy check

hit the green check mark and go to run everything on the first page

dont worry if it flags errors registering dll's it just means you have newer versions than they are checking for and it ignores them and gives you a message.

under the hammer tools

repair permissions

sfc scan

sfc purge.

Answer 14

Tech Support Rep: Robert M., Consultant replied 11 years ago

yes i have heard mixed reports on that some people say it works anyway.

Are you running any type of registry cleaner or booster ? They sometimes cause weird problems like that by removing things that they shouldnt.

See if you can install the quicken in safe mode

while the computer is booting up hit F6 repeatedly you should get a choice of how to start windows select safe mode

log in as administrator it should have a blank password

then try installing quicken from that account

Answer 15

Tech Support Rep: Robert M., Consultant replied 11 years ago

ok thank you.

Answer 16

Tech Support Rep: Robert M., Consultant replied 11 years ago

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