“Error 1321: The installer has insufficient privileges to change the file.” This error message appears when you try to access a file and do not have the necessary permissions. Fixing QuickBooks error 1321 usually requires updating security permissions, mostly.
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QuickBooks Desktop Error 1321 appears during setup or an update, followed by one of the following messages:
- Not adequate permission to installer for making changes to the file C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\sdkeventl.DLL.
- The installer lacks permission to make changes to the file C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\CfScan.DLL.
- The installer does not have enough permissions to make the change at C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks YEAR\QBONLI32.DLL.
- The installer does not have adequate permission to change the file. [2]
- The installer is lacking permission to make changes to the file C:Program Files.IntuitQuickBooks Point of Sale X.0.dataimporter.exe.
Potential Reason behind the QB Desktop error 1321:
- Compared to file copying, file updating could be quicker.
- QuickBooks is incompatible with or blocked by your antivirus or security applications, such as WebRoot or McAfee.
- The file’s folder’s Windows permissions are configured to prevent unauthorized access.
- The error’s linked file is active or corrupt.
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Solution 1: Download QuickBooks Install Tool
You must download QuickBooks Install Tool as it has proved many times for millions of QB users to fix errors and issues related to the application.
Solution 2: Try updating the application again
- Choose the option Retry for the completion of the update.
If it is not working, select the option Cancel on the error message and proceed to the solution 3.
Solution 3: To reinstall or update anti-virus software, you should temporarily disable it.
- Install or update QuickBooks while disabling any security or antivirus software that is currently active.
- Reactivate your security or antivirus program.
Note: If you use a permanent Internet connection, like DSL or cable, turning off antivirus software is a bad idea. Before deactivating anti-virus software, disconnect the computer from the web. When you are done, restart the antivirus program and then connect to the Internet again.
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Solution 4: Window Permission requires changes
These steps require you to know whether you are running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows.
- Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run box.
- Select Open from the File menu, then go to the directory containing the QuickBooks installation files and hit Enter.
32-bit versions of Windows (10, 8, 7)
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 20.0
- C:\Program Files\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 19.0
- C:\Program Files\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 18.0
- Pro and Premier
- C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks 2020
- C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks 2019
- C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks 2018
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)
Desktop Enterprise
- 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 20.0
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 19.0
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions 18.0
Pro and Premier
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks 2020
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks 2019
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks 2018
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, choose View and then click on Customize this folder.
- In the Properties window, go to the Security tab and then click Administrators.
- Next to Full Control, click on the option Allow.
- On the Security tab, click on the SYSTEM user.
- Again, next to the Full Control, select Allow and click OK to close the Properties window.
- Now, Install the QB application.
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