What is QuickBooks Error 1712? How can it be fixed? Get to know more about the error with QuickBooks customer service!


QuickBooks Error Code 1712 (855)756-1077 usually pop-up while installing the QuickBooks into the main or primary or host or server computer. Generally, it appears with a warning message as shown below: – We’re sorry! Something went wrong with your installation.

Error 1712. One or more of the files required to restore your computer to its previous state could not be found. Restoration will not be possible. QB Error 1712 Description: One or more of the files required to restore your computer to its previous state could not be found. Restoration will not be possible. QuickBooks error code 1712 may error after installation or uninstallation of any program which requires a reboot after the process. See some more possible causes behind this error.

  • You have damaged data files in your QuickBooks desktop.

  • There are few changes that have been made to software within the same computer.

  • You are trying to install your QuickBooks in a coded or damaged folder.

  • Some malicious software such as adware, spyware, and viruses attack.

  • There are some registry errors or corruption in your software.


Error 1712 is an error that may be encountered during attempts to send a fax. It occurs when the fax transmission does not complete, resulting in the Fax Service Exception 2194 error. This error is caused by a problem with the fax modem or software, or it could be caused by a lack of memory available for the application to use.


Few other advanced troubleshooting steps


If you are not happy with the above given solution method then perform these advanced solution methods to resolve QuickBooks error 1712.

Solution 1: Download and install QuickBooks Desktop


Solution 2: Use QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool


  • Visit to the official website of Intuit.

  • After that search for QBInstall tool.

  • Once you get it, Download QBInstall diagnostic tool on your computer.

  • Once the tool is downloaded install it.

  • Close all the system applications and the background application to run the QuickBooks install diagnostic tool

  • Right click on QBInstall diagnostic tool and then choose open.

  • Find the option labeled as “I am having problems installing QuickBooks”.

  • Now choose the OK tab.

  • Finally reboot your computer system to ensure that all the changes you made are correct.


Solution 3: Execute the ‘Quick Fix my Program’ from the QuickBooks Tools Hub


  • Firstly close your QuickBooks desktop and download the QuickBooks Tool Hub file.

  • Save the file on your system where you can easily find it.

  • Now open the downloaded file named with QuickBooksToolHub.exe file.

  • You need to follow the on-screen commands to install the tool.

  • Once the installation process completes, open the tool hub.

  • Now in the QuickBooks Tools Hub, you need to choose the Program problems and also choose the Quick Fix my Program.

  • Finally try to install QuickBooks once more.


I hope these quick steps helped you to resolve your ongoing problem within QuickBooks. If still QuickBooks Error code 1712 is not resolved then you may connect with our QuickBooks Customer Service at (855)885-5111  and get instant assistance from our certified ProAdvisors.




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