Do you bump into the QuickBooks Error Code 1638? Well, don’t worry about this glitch anymore, as we have got your back. This is a common technical bug that arises in QuickBooks when another version of QuickBooks is already installed on your computer. When this error occurs, it appears with a warning message on the screen stating: Another version of this product is already installed. This message is an indication error 1638. In this blog, we are going to provide you a detailed information on its causes and resolutions to troubleshoot it. Stick around this blog to learn about this issue till the end. For any questions that are clicking in your brain, you can ask by contacting our tech support team. To get in touch with our QuickBooks Support Team dial our hotline at +1-844-539-0188.

What are the causes of QuickBooks Error 1638?

Below we have mentioned the root causes that led to QuickBooks error 1638. Let’s go through them:

If you haven’t installed the QuickBooks properly and are following the correct guidelines this error may occur.

Another version of QuickBooks Desktop is already installed on your system.

The QuickBooks program installed is damaged.

Sometimes this error occurs when the Windows firewall is blocking the QuickBooks installation.

A virus or malware that has attacked your system may cause this issue.

Steps to Eliminate QuickBooks Error Code 1638

Here are the set of steps that you may apply to resolve this issue. Let’s go through them one by one:

Step 1: Check the version of QuickBooks

Before you continue, you need to know which version of QuickBooks you are using. Here are the steps to take:

• First, press Windows + R on your keyboard to open the Run command.
• Next, go to the Control Panel and click the OK tab.
• Now you need to click on Programs and then Programs and Features.
• You should see QuickBooks in the list and double-click on it.
• Wait until the program opens.

Step 2: Open the QuickBooks program

• You must click the Home tab.
• You can also select All Programs and click QuickBooks.
• You need to select the correct QuickBooks version.
• If you are having issues, proceed to the next step to repair QuickBooks.

Step 3: Repair QuickBooks

If the above method doesn't resolve your issue, try repairing QuickBooks with the following steps:

• First, download the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
• Then close QuickBooks and all other related windows.
• You should now download the latest version of QuickBooks Tool Hub and save it to your desktop.
• The next step is to open the QuickBookstoolhub.exe file that you downloaded.
• Then follow the on-screen instructions.
• Next, accept the terms and conditions and wait until the installation is complete.
• Please navigate to the location where you saved the tool hub and double-click its icon to open the tool hub.

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• Open the QuickBooks Tools Hub and select Program Issues.
• Then select Quick Fix My Program.
• Once completed, open QuickBooks.
• If repairing QuickBooks does not resolve the installation error, proceed to the next step.

Conclusion:

After reading the above blog we believe that you get some helpful information about QuickBooks Error 1638. The correct set of steps can easily help you in resolving this issue. It only requires a little technical knowledge. But in case you find performing these steps difficult, it is recommended to take expert assistance to avoid any trouble. You can contact our U.S-based CPAs by dialing our helpline number at +1-844-539-0188.