Error 1303: Installer has lacking privileges to get to this directory. C:\...\Intuit

When installing QuickBooks Desktop, the accompanying error prompts:

Error 1303: Installer has deficient privileges to get to this directory. "C:\...\Intuit"

This can occur if either the SYSTEM group or the Everyone group doesn't have Full Control privileges for the directory mentioned in the error.

You can use the QuickBooks Diagnostic Tool or try the manual strides for fixing the error.

Solution 1: Download and install the QuickBooks Tools Hub

The QuickBooks Tools Hub helps fix common errors. QuickBooks should be shut to use the apparatus hub.

See Fix QuickBooks Desktop install errors to run and use the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool.

Note: The speed of the repair relies upon your internet speed and your computer's performance.

Solution 2: Manually resolve the issue

Use this solution if the instrument didn't resolve the issue or on the off chance that you prefer manual troubleshooting steps.

Stage 1: Edit the permissions for the appropriate folders

Manually change permissions to Full Control for the SYSTEM and Everyone groups for the folder C:\Documents and Settings\All Users.

1. On your keyboard, press Windows + R to open the Run window.

2. In the Open field, enter the way C:\ProgramData\COMMON FILES\ and snap OK. A window opens and shows the folder contents.

3. In the Folder window, click Organize then pick Properties.Windows 10: Select Properties on the top ribbon of folder window.

4. In the Properties window, go to the Security tab.

5. Click the Advanced button.

6. Click the Edit button.

7. Scroll down the rundown of Permission entries and double tap the SYSTEM user.

8. Select the checkbox for the Full Control row in the Allow segment and snap OK.

9. Repeat stages a to h with the Everyone group (on the off chance that it exists).

10. Check the checkbox marked Replace all existing inheritable permissions on all descendants with inheritable permissions from this object.

11. Click OK in both the Advanced Security Settings window and again in the COMMON FILES Properties window.

12. Install QuickBooks Desktop.

Stage 2: Turn off Simple File Sharing

1. On your keyboard, press Windows + R to open the Run window.

2. Copy and glue RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 0 and press Enter.

3. On the View tab, scroll to the base of the Advanced Settings list.

4. Clear the Use simple file sharing (recommended) checkbox.

5. Select OK and proceed with QuickBooks Desktop installation.

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