The QuickBooks error 1327 indicates that some issues got encountered during the installation of QuickBooks software. This error may is experienced due to a faulty system drive. It happens when your system gets disconnected from the system drive or the deletion of a portable storage device like USB drives. This error has the potential to interfere with the software’s seamless functionality. To completely resolve QuickBooks error code 1327, ensure that you follow this article till the very end.
Reasons that can Trigger Error 1327 while Installing QuickBooks
Several reasons can trigger Error Code 1327. Some of the most common reasons behind Error Code 1327 include:
- Installing QuickBooks on a network drive, but your system is not connected.
- While installing QuickBooks on a portable storage device like an external hard drive.
- Restricted administrative rights to access the storage while installing QuickBooks.
- Windows Registry inaccurately shows a temp drive.
- Wrong incentive in a Data field of Windows registry key.
- The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter changed.
How to Fix QuickBooks Desktop Error 1327?
This technical snag can be sorted by conforming to the below-mentioned solutions.
Solution 1: Verifying connectivity with the Network Drive
- Press ‘ Win + R’ keys together. The Run dialog box opens up.
- Enter ‘cmd’ in the window and press the ‘Enter’
- The command prompt window shows up.
- Click ‘OK’ and type in ‘PING’ (IP Address of your Network Drive),
- Click on the ‘Enter’
- If you receive all the data packets sent to the network drive, then this is not the cause of the error 1327.
On the contrary, if all the data packets are not sent to the network drive, follow the steps given below:
- Navigate to the ‘Control Panel’ and head to ‘Network and Sharing Center.
- Select ‘Change Adapter Settings’ and right-click each adapter that shows up on the screen.
- Click on ‘Disable’
- Now, install QB and check if the installation process concludes without any issues; right-click on each adapter and select the ‘Enable’
Solution 2: Signing in to your System as an Admin
- Right-click the QuickBooks Desktop icon and click on the ‘Run as Administrator’
- Enter the relevant login credentials of the admin’s account.
- Now, try installing QuickBooks Desktop again and check if the error code 1327 got fixed. If the error persists, follow the next solution.
Solution 3: Reinstall and Repair Microsoft .NET Framework
You need to implement the procedure mentioned below to reinstall and repair Microsoft .NET Framework.
- Navigate to the Start menu and head to the Control Panel. Subsequently, go to the ‘Programs and Features’
- Click the ‘Turn Windows features on or off option.
- If notified with an admin password or confirmation, enter the password and continue.
- Look for ‘MS.NET framework 3.5.1’ and uncheck the box beside it. Then, click on ‘OK.’
- Now, you need to restart your system.
- Once you restart, open the ‘Turn Windows features on or off’ option and put a tick mark next to ‘MS .NET framework 3.5.1’ and again reboot the system.
- Check if the QuickBooks Error 1327 got resolved successfully. If not, proceed to the next solution.
Solution 4: Run the Registry Editor
- Press the ‘Win+R’ keys together to open the Run dialog box.
- Type in ‘Regedit’ in the field and press the ‘Enter’
- The Registry Editor opens up on your screen.
- Head to the registry editor and locate the specific key:
- ‘HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders.’
- Locate the entries that list the drive letter mentioned in the issue on the right side of the panel.
- Edit the incorrect drive to point to C:\
- Try updating again. When done, modify the registry again.
Solution 5: Delete the network drive
- Select the ‘Start’ tab and opt for programs.
- Click on the ‘Windows explorer’
- Click on the ‘Network drive’ where you see the shell folder is available and click on ‘OK.’ From the tool menu, select the map network drive.
- Now, in the shell folder, uncheck reconnect at logon and write the path.
- Click on ‘OK.’
- End the process by restarting windows.
- Try installing QuickBooks Desktop again to check if the error got fixed.
If the error is still not fixed, ensure that the external storage device you are trying to install QuickBooks is correctly connected to the system. For further assistance regarding QuickBooks Error 1327, feel free to reach our QB Desktop technical support team. Our diligent support team is always at your service and works selflessly to resolve any queries or doubts troubling you.
