QuickBooks installation errors occur in every version of QuickBooks and are faced by both Windows and Mac users. Most of the times these errors arise at the time of installation and are caused by faults in the operating system settings and components. The error that we are going to discuss today in this article is icwrapper.dll failed to register error in QuickBooks. This error also displays an error code 1904, which is quite common in QuickBooks. For detailed troubleshooting info, follow the complete article until the end.

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What Cause QuickBooks Installation Error Icwrapper.dll Failed to Register

Icwrapper.dll is a Windows system file that is required by every application for installation and the error takes place when this file is missing or damaged. There are various types of error messages that one can notice after the error and we have listed all the variations of the error message below:

1. "This application failed to start because ICWrapper.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.
2. Cannot start QuickBooks for Windows. A required component is missing ICWrapper.dll. Please install QuickBooks for Windows again."
3. Cannot register ICWrapper.dll."
4. The file ICWrapper.dll is missing."
5. Cannot find C:\Windows\System32\\ICWrapper.dll."
6. ICWrapper.dll Access Violation."
7. ICWrapper.dll not found."

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Steps to Fix Icwrapper.dll Failed to Register

NOTE: Make sure to login as an administrator on your computer before following the troubleshooting steps.

Solution 1: Use QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool

1. Download QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool from Intuit’s official website.
2. Install and run the tool from the download location.
3. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to repair the installation of QuickBooks.
4. Once the installation is completed, restart your computer and try installing QuickBooks once again.

Solution 2: Activate Hidden Windows Account

For detailed instructions on activating hidden windows accounts, follow our article on QuickBooks Error 1904 to resolve Icwrapper.dll Failed to Register Error in QuickBooks.

Solution 3: Allow Folder Access Permission in Windows Settings

1. From the C drive of your computer locate the Common Files folder.
2. Right-click the folder and select Properties.
3. Then go to Security> Edit> Users> Group or Usernames.
4. Now click Modify and List Folder under the Permission for users.
5. Hit Apply and then hit OK.

In case if you are still facing error 1904 or ICWrapper.dll error we suggest you stop firewall and antivirus protection on your computer for the time when you are, installing QuickBooks as sometimes such security applications block the installation of QuickBooks.

How to Get Rid of QuickBooks Error 179 with Ease

If you are able to install QuickBooks after disabling such security applications then after the installation you will need to add QuickBooks to the exclusion list of these programs for smooth functioning of QuickBooks and if you face any problem while following the solutions mentioned in the article then you can always reach us at our QuickBooks Desktop Technical Support Number 1.800.579.0391 for quick help and support.