Fix QuickBooks Error 1327 (The Installation & Invalid Drive Error)

QuickBooks error 1327 is an installation, and invalid drive error, which mostly occurs during the process of installation, or QuickBooks Desktop update. During the installation process, some of the components are stored in the drive location, if you got any error in the drive then, it may cause the QuickBooks error code 1327.

Today, in this article, we will know, what are the reasons behind the article, and how can it be fixed with some simple procedures.

Why QuickBooks Error Code 1327 Occurs

• QuickBooks couldn’t access the defining drive
• Net connectivity problems
• The source file changed into placed on a portable drive which was removed in between the setup or update technique.
• Firewall software installed on your device is blocking the QuickBooks update because it identifies the update as a threat to your system.
• Corrupt or Moved Storage Devices – When you try to install Quickbooks into an external memory device like an external system drive or a USB. If there is a loose connection or it gets disconnected during the setup process, Quickbooks Error 1327 occurs.
• Corrupt Microsoft .NET Framework – It helps to ensure complete or correct installation and coordination of the working of the software installed on windows. The error might also pop up if the .NET Framework is corrupted
• Incorrect Registry Settings – It is basically a place where the computer details on the computerlike the storage location of each file and etc. If the entry for Quickbooks Setup in your computer has the wrong drive name or location, Quickbooks Error 1327 occurs.
• System- Specific Error – Here Some specific errors which can be solved only by a professional.

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How to Fix QuickBooks Error 1327

QuickBooks error 1327 can be resolved in different ways. We have given different solutions to the problem. Have a look;

Solution 1: Update QuickBooks, When the Network is Off

For Windows 10 User

• Visit the start menu and then open the Control Panel
• Head to the community and Sharing center options
• Choose the change adapter setting
• Right-click on all of the indexed adapters and then click on Disable
• you may need to reconnect to the network in case you get the connection lost notification.
• Create a new windows customer with Administrator rights after which try to install or update QuickBooks again
• You can contact your system admin for this.

For windows 7/8 customers:

• Set up QuickBooks even as logged off the network
  • Visit the start menu and then open the Control Panel
  • Visit the change Adapter Settings
  • Right-click on the appropriate adapters and choose Disable from the drop-down
  • Try and install QuickBooks again.
  • As soon as the system finishes, enable the network connection again
• Reinstall QuickBooks by using a new windows user:
  • Firstly visit the start menu and then open the Control Panel
  • Visit the customer’s accounts and then click on manage every other account
  • Click on Create a new account
  • Give a name to the new person and select Administrator for the position
  • Choose the Create Account
  • Restart your Desktop and log in to the device using the newly created login-password
  • Try to install/update/uninstall QuickBooks again.

Solution 2: Remove the Network Drive

• Go to the ‘Start’ button of your Windows, and click on the ‘Program’ option.
• Click the ‘Windows Explorer’ option, and select the network drive where, the folder is present.
• After that, click the ‘OK’ option.
• Now go to the ‘Tool’ section, and select the map network drive.
• After that, uncheck the folder to reconnect.
• Click ‘Ok’, and reinstall the QuickBooks.

Solution 3: Re-Locate the Letter Drive

For Windows New Technology User

• Open the ‘Administrative Tools’ from the ‘All Program’ list.
• After that, select the ‘Disk Administrator’ option from the tool.
• Opposite click on the drive to assign drive letter.
• And at the end, choose the original drive.

For Windows 2000

• Open the administrative tools, and double-click on the ”Computer Management, option.
• After that, right-click the drive that you want to change.
• Choose the change drive letter, and the path.
• And at the last, click ‘Ok’.

Wrapping Up

The QuickBooks error 1327 is not a big problem, you can easily fix this problem through the above solutions. We hope you like the blog, and now you are able to fix the problem without having any problems. Further, if there is any issue to follow the steps then you can ask for QuickBooks ProAdvisor for the best solution.