Fix QuickBooks Error 1321: Insufficient Privileges to Modify File

Best ways to resolve QuickBooks Error 1321

While the user is trying to install orupdate the company file error 1321 appears on the screen. This error comes up with an error message stating as:

The installerhas sufficient privileges to modify the company file

The installerhas insufficient privileges to modify the file [2]

The installerhas insufficient privileges to modify the file at C:\Program
Files\Intuit\QuickBooks YEAR\QBONLI32.DLL

There are numerous factors that leads tothis fix QuickBooks error code 1321 (Installer has Insufficient Privileges). If you are also facing such error then, make sure that youread this post carefully till the end. You may see following error message on your desktop screen when you try to installQuickBooks desktop or the company file on your system:

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Triggers toQuickBooks error code 1321

The error code 1321 is usually seen due tothe below mentioned causes:

  • The file copy process is slowerthan the file update process
  • Or the antivirus or securitysoftware installed on the system is blocking QuickBooks
  • The restricted windowspermission for the folder that contains the file
  • Or if the file is eitherdamaged or in use

Steps to resolve the QuickBooks error code 1321

The user can make a new user account havingadmin privilege in order to get rid of the QuickBooks error code 1321.The steps involved in this are:

  • The very first step is to clickon the start tab
  • And then click on the controlpanel and after that choose Users/ Accounts
  • After that, select new user
  • Now, name the account andensure that it is set as an admin
  • Also, after that performcreating an account by clicking on create account
  • And then log out of the accountcurrently being used
  • The last step is to log in theaccount created

AlternateMethod

  1. Firstly, Press Windows + R keys toopen the Run box.
  2. After that Enter the path for thefolder that is containing the QuickBooks program files in the Open field, and press the Enter key:

32-bitversions of Windows (10, 8, 7)

DesktopEnterprise

C:\Program Files\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions20.0

C:\Program Files\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions19.0

C:\Program Files\Intuit\Enterprise Solutions18.0

Pro andPremier

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 ofSale 12.0
  • C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks Point ofSale 11.0
  1. After that select View option andCustomize this folder.
  2. Now go to the Security tab, In the propertieswindow
  3. After that hit a click on Administratorson the security tab,
  4. Choose the Allow checkbox that isnext to Full Control.
  5. Now choose the SYSTEM user, on theSecurity tab
  6. After that choose the Allow checkboxthat is next to Full Control.
  7. Finally hit a click on OK button toclose the Properties window.

InstallQuickBooks.We end the post over here, and expect thatafter reading the above steps, you might be able to get rid of theQuickBooks error code 1321. If you are still facing the same issue, thengive us a call at our toll-free support number i.e. 1-800-761-1787. Our QuickBookserror technical support experts will help you in resolving the issueimmediately.

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