QuickBooks Error 1911: Couldn’t Register Library File [Fixed]

Performing some important activity on QuickBooks accounting software, but suddenly got interrupted by an uninvited technical glitch. Found this relatable? Well, QuickBooks accounting software has been a go-to accounting software for businesses for a couple of years. However, the fact that it contains various algorithms and codes makes it prone to certain errors. This segment is going to highlight one such error in QuickBooks i.e., QuickBooks error code 1911. You might come across this sort of issue when trying to install QuickBooks pro 2016 on a windows server 2012 R2 system. Such sort of errors might make upgrading the accounting software a little difficult. 

To make dealing with this error a little easy, we are here with this piece of writing, where we are going to talk about the complete procedure to deal with the QuickBooks error code 1911. To learn further about this issue, make sure you look through this piece of writing carefully. Having said that, if you require professional assistance at some point in time, then do not hesitate in contacting our team professionals at +1-844-499-6700 , and our certified QuickBooks professionals with sound knowledge will help you get rid of all sorts of errors permanently. 

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Brief into QuickBooks error code 1911

Before we jump onto the actual steps to eliminate the error, it is better to understand a little about what this error is all about. Talking about QuickBooks error code 1911, it is basically an error that can be experienced when you install or upgrade the software. It often occurs on the screen with a warning message that states:

“We’re Sorry! Something went wrong with your installation.” Or “Error 1911. Could not register type library for file C:\program files(x86)\Common File\intuit\QBPOSSDKRuntime\QBPOSXMLRPLib.dll. Contact your support personnel.” 

When such an error occurs, the system might not be functioning properly and one might not be able to perform the upgradation of the software. There are a bunch of factors triggering this issue, also there are a bunch of steps that can be performed to eliminate this error permanently. Continue reading, to understand those factors and fixes better. 

What lands you in QuickBooks error code 1911?

There can be a bunch of factors triggering this particular error in QuickBooks. Let us find it out:

• One of the basic triggers can be if the registry driver error occurs 
• Another possible factor can be damaged installation of the QBs software 
• You can further land into similar issue if you aren’t having proper admin rights 
• Moreover, when the PsEXec file faces some issues, then this particular error might appear on the screen 

Possible indicators of QuickBooks error 1911

Identifying the error becomes easy, once you go through the below signs and symptoms:

• Just in case, the windows OS becomes unresponsive, then you can expect this error 
• Another indication can be if the software starts working sluggishly 
• Or if the software doesn’t respond to the inputs 
• Or if the system gets shut down frequently, then you might land into similar error. 

Quick fixes for the error 

Now that you know the factors triggering the issue and its indicators, it is time to implement some quick steps to get rid of the issue. Let us have a look:

Procedure 1: Modifying the setup editor settings 

This method requires you to perform the steps to configure setup editor settings. The steps to be performed here are as follows:

• To start off with, choose the tables when you do not have to register your type library file. 
• Furthermore, click on the type Lib table. 
• Followed by, putting the row along with the file specified particularly. 
• You are then required to delete the row. 
• Moreover, check if the error is rectified or not. 

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Procedure 2: Checking built-in admin settings 

This procedure involves a bunch of different steps. Let us explore them one by one:

Steps for activating built-in admin 

Initially, activate the built-in admin that involves the below steps:

• Under this process you need to press Windows + R. 
• This would open the run window. 
• In the run window, you are supposed to type in the CMD. 
• Furthermore, click on ok tab. 
• You are further required to, right click the CMD.exe and select run as an admin. 

• Open the prompt window and put in the net user admin active yes tab 
• You will now have to click on enter tab 
• And open the system in safe mode

Steps for adjusting the built in admin account 

• Press ctrl + Alt + Del keys. 
• Followed by, select the second option for switching user. 
• Also, press the windows key if you are windows 8 user. 
• You are now required to click on the screen to choose the user icon. 
• And then press ctrl + Alt + Del tab and select the default admin account. 

Steps to hide built in admin account 

• This process requires you to press windows + R and run windows 
• Followed by typing in command prompt CMD. 
• You are then supposed to right click on the cmd.exe 
• Also, choose run as admin. 
• Type in no in Net user admin active and also click on enter tab in the command window. 

Steps to edit the security settings of the installation directory 

• Here in this process, go to the path C:\Program Files\ common files.
• Find the common files folder and also right click the same. 
• Moreover, choose the properties tab from the drop down. 
• And also click on enter tab under the security tab. 
• Choose the users in the group or user’s name. 
• Now, open the permissions for users and click on allow that offers permission: Update/read and execute, list folder contents. 
• Also, select apply tab and also ok tab respectively. 

Procedure 3: Uninstalling and installing the Adobe flash 

• Uninstall and install adobe flash by first downloading and installing the QuickBooks install diagnostic tool. 
• Uninstall the adobe flash player. 
• Followed by pressing windows + R and run window might appear on the screen. 
• Furthermore, type in control panel and also click on ok tab. 
• Pick the option to uninstall a program. 
• Also, click on the adobe flash player in the list of software. 
• Go for the uninstall tab and perform the onscreen steps to complete the uninstallation.
• Perform the onscreen steps. 
• Also, reboot the system and re-install adobe flash player. 

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Procedure 4: Download and review the PESxec directory 

If none of the above steps helped in eliminating the error, then check out the steps below for downloading and reviewing the PESex directory. 

• Initially, download and install the PESxec directory. 
• Followed by looking for the QuickBooks installer in the installed directory. 
• The user is then needs to open the command prompt CMD. 
• And then, run PSExec. This is basically the QuickBooks installer to install QuickBooks on the system. 
• QuickBooks install diagnostic tool is stored in the downloads folder and will be titles 1.exe 
• Conclude the procedure by accessing the installer as normal.

To Summarize! 

Reading this segment might help you in dealing with the QuickBooks error code 1911. However, if you land into the same glitch again and again even after performing the set of steps displayed above, you simply need to get on a call with our technical team at +1-844-499-6700 . Our team consists of a bunch of technically sound experts having proper knowledge related to QuickBooks and provide QuickBooks error support. We work round the clock to answer all sorts of queries related to QuickBooks. 

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