What is QuickBooks Error 1402? How to Resolve it?

QuickBooks Desktop Error 1402 is an Installation error which occurs when there is some problem at the time of installation. An improper or incomplete installation may generate Error 1402 Updating QuickBooks. This error displays the message that says ‘Couldn’t Open Key ’. A wrong installation which is not able to download essential files that are critical for running the software and a corrupted installation leads to software misbehaving. In this blog, we will be discussing Error 1402: Could not open key & the main reasons behind this error. Users are recommended to read the whole blog for the best result.

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Reasons due to which QuickBooks Error 1402 occurs

Here are some of the reasons which generate QB Error 1402.

1. If there is a corrupted QB Installation file.

2. If the CD is damaged at the time of installing from the CD.

3. Inappropriate or incomplete Installation of QuickBooks

4. If the Windows is not up to date to the latest version.

How to Fix QuickBooks Error Code 1402?

Although there are various ways by which error 1402 can be resolved. Here we will provide you with the best and most appropriate way to resolve this error.

Solution1: Using QB Install Tool

QuickBooks Install Tool is equipped to check all the Installation issues. For using this tool, Install the tool from Intuit and then Run the tool.

1. Firstly, download the QB Install Tool from the website of Intuit.

2. Now, close all the running programs.

3. After this, run the tool. It will take approximately 20 minutes according to your network and the speed of the system for finishing the process.

4. Now, Restart the Windows after the process is complete.

Solution 2:Update Windows & Install missing Updates

Improper QB Installation can also occur when the OS is not updated properly.

From the bottom of the Desktop, Click the Windows icon (start option).

1. Then, click on Windows Update after clicking on ‘Check for Updates’.

2. Install the remaining updates.

3. Restart the computer once the updates are completed

Solution3: Reinstalling QuickBooks

Multiple times, some other programs in the system causes improper functioning of QB. This can also lead to the QuickBooks Error 1402. You can complete the Re-installation for correcting this error. 

1. At first, go to control panel and click on it.

2. Now, search ‘Add or Remove Programs’ and then click on it.

3. Search for ‘QB and Uninstall it.

4. Now reboot Computer and then Reinstall QB again.

Conclusion

In the end, we recommend you to apply these methods appropriately to remove QuickBooks error 1402. If you are still getting the error message “Unable to Install QuickBooks Error 1402” in QuickBooks, call our QuickBooks data service support team at our toll-free number (855)-526-5749.