The trigger warning message, “Error 1612. The installation source for this product is not available. Verify that the source exists and that you have access to it,” comes up when a user faces the QuickBooks error 1612. It encounters such an issue when installing, removing, or updating its QuickBooks Desktop. To get rid of the problem, you must read this explanatory article which states the causes as well as the solutions to the error. 

If you are unable to rectify the QuickBooks Desktop error message 1612, have a conversation with our QuickBooks assistance team for guidance through our Toll-Free 1.855.738.2784.

Why do you Encounter the Error Message 1612 in QuickBooks Desktop?

If there has been damage to your program’s registry keys, you can incur the error code 1612 in QB.

Move on to the next section to learn the basic troubleshooting methods for the issue.

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How Can you Get Rid of the QuickBooks Error Code 1612 permanently?

Follow the step-by-step procedure to eliminate the problem instantaneously -

SOLUTION 1: Update your QuickBooks Desktop to the Latest Release

1. Exit QuickBooks and move to the Windows ‘Start’ button.
2. Right-click on the QuickBooks icon to select the ‘Run as Administrator’ option.
3. Move to the No Company Open screen and choose the ‘Help’ menu.
4. Hit ‘Update QuickBooks Desktop’ and tap on the ‘Options’ tab.
5. Click ‘Mark All’ and then ‘Save’.
6. Now, on the ‘Update Now’ tab, checkmark the ‘Reset Update’ checkbox.
7. Tap ‘Get Updates’, then close and re-run QuickBooks and install the updates.
8. At last, restart your computer system.

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SOLUTION 2: Remove and Install your QuickBooks Desktop Again

1. The first and foremost step is to open the ‘Control Panel’ from the Windows ‘Start’ button.
2. Hit the ‘Programs and Features’ or ‘Uninstall a Program’ option.
3. Search for your QuickBooks Desktop from the list and select it. 
4. Tap ‘Uninstall/Change’ and then ‘Remove’.
5. Click ‘Next’. After removing the application, download your version of QB again.
6. Save the ‘QuickBooks.exe’ file to a convenient location.
7. Open the file and proceed with the prompted instructions to finish the installation.
8. Enter all the requisite info of your QB and click ‘Next’.
9. Choose the ‘Install Type’ you want- ‘Custom and Network’ or ‘Express’.
10. Tap ‘Next’ and then ‘Install’.
11. After the installation, run QuickBooks to activate it.

It can be quite irritating not being able to operate, install, uninstall, or update your QuickBooks Desktop, especially for those who are new to the software. However, encountering such errors in QuickBooks is pretty common. Hence, we have provided you with the best and most relevant solutions to permanently overcome the QuickBooks error 1612. If you still see the issue, reach out to one of our technical support team members by dialing Toll-Free at 1.855.738.2784.

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