What does QuickBooks error 1402 mean and How to Resolve it?

There are multiple technical glitches that users face while operating QuickBooks. Sometimes, users run into trouble due to QuickBooks error 1402. It appears when they try to install QuickBooks Desktop or open it after installation. It pops up on the screen with a warning message, “Error 1402: Could not open key.” The reasons that trigger the error are faulty installation and damaged Microsoft components such as MSXML, .NET Framework, and C++. Follow the complete article to find the root causes behind QuickBooks error message 1402 and quick resolutions to fix it.

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Reasons why you come across QuickBooks installation error 1402?

Below are the major factors that lead to error 1402 in QuickBooks:

1. The installation of QuickBooks Desktop is incomplete or corrupted.
2. Using outdated or damaged Windows.

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Best Possible Methods to Troubleshoot QuickBooks Giving error 1402

Method 1. Get the latest QuickBooks Tool Hub version and use the Install Diagnostic Tool

1. Close company files that are open and then exit the QuickBooks Desktop application.
2. Open Intuit’s official website on the browser and download the setup file of the newly released QuickBooks Tool Hub version.
3. After the download, save the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file to a location you can easily approach.
4. Open the file from the saved location, follow the prompt instructions and agree to the terms and conditions. It will completely install QuickBooks Tool Hub on the workstation.
5. Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub, choose the Installation Issues tab and click the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool.
6. The Install Diagnostic Tool will take around 20 minutes to get rid of installation issues.
7. Once it completes, close the tool hub and restart your system.

Method 2. Repair .NET Framework manually to fix error 1402

1. In Control Panel, select the Programs and Features window and click Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.
2. Click the Uninstall/Change button, then Repair and select Next.
3. Perform the instructions given on the screen to complete the repair.
4. When it completes, restart your system and open QuickBooks.

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Method 3. Use your workstation in Selective startup mode to install QuickBooks

1. Make a backup of your company file and go to the QuickBooks account management portal to note the QuickBooks license number and product information.
2. To start your system in Selective startup mode: press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard together.
3. In the Run box, enter MSConfig and click OK.
4. Under the General tab, choose Selective startup and Load system services.
5. Under the Services menu, mark the Hide all Microsoft services box and click the Disable all button.
6. Next, clear the Hide all Microsoft services checkbox, go through the list of services and check if the Windows Installer checkbox is selected.
7. Select OK and when you see the System Configuration window, click Restart.

We hope that after reading the solutions discussed above, you will be able to resolve QuickBooks error 1402 permanently. If the error message reappears or continues even after implementing them, contact the QuickBooks support team for direct assistance by calling us on our customer support number +1 800-579-9430.

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