How to Mend the QuickBooks Error Code 1926?

QuickBooks Desktop software has been plagued by a variety of different technical errors lately. One such error observed by users is QuickBooks error 1926. This error typically occurs when the user doesn't possess enough rights/permissions for specified directories. 

Not every user has access to modify files or directories because QuickBooks safeguards client information.  You should carefully read this article to gain a better understanding of how to fix QuickBooks error 1926.

Why does QuickBooks error 1926 occur?

Following are the principal causes that may lead to this error in QuickBooks.

• If the QuickBooks file is saved in a safe location, like the root of drive C or application files on a Windows PC, it could be one of the most common reasons.

• In case a password is needed to access the file's location.

• Due to insufficient permissions, the user cannot access files.

• If the folder in which the company files are contained is damaged, then this error may occur.

Methods for fixing QuickBooks error 1926

You can follow the steps below so as to fix the QuickBooks error 1926:

Method 1: Transferring your company file to a default location

• Exit the QuickBooks program (if it is running).

• Locate the folder where the company files are stored.

• When you get to the folder with the files, choose the Company file.

• Make sure to select the QBW file extension.

• Select copy upon right-clicking the file.

• Now, head to the default location and then right-click the folder. You then need to hit on paste.

Method 2: Alter the permissions (Full Control)

• To begin with, navigate to the start menu.

• Look for the folder that contains the company file (s).

• Press a right click on the folder to choose the Properties tab.

• Opt for sharing from menu after clicking the share add icon.

• Select the appropriate user for the QuickBooks data service.

• After that, opt for Full Control.

• Click the share button to finish.

Method 3: Create a new folder for the company file

• To start, create a new folder by selecting new upon right-clicking the screen.

• Now, select the company file and press the ctrl + C keys to copy it from its original place.

• After right-clicking, navigate to the newly created folder and select paste.

• You then need to transfer the company file to the new folder.

• Open the File tab in QuickBooks on your desktop.

• After that, select open or restore a company.

• After that, click on Next.

• Open the file to see if the error is still present. There is no need to bother if it does. Just use the strategy described below.

Method 4: Making use of the QuickBooks Tool hub

• Close QuickBooks first, then download and install QuickBooks Tool Hub.

• You need to download the tool from Intuit website.

• After saving the file to the computer, navigate to downloads folder and double-click the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file.

• Comply with the instructions displayed on-screen and accept the terms and conditions.

• The last step is to open the system and start the QuickBooks tools hub.

• Search for the company file, then launch the scan process.

• Let the tool fix any technical aberrations.

Method 5: Launching QuickBooks as an admin

• First, shut down the QuickBooks program.

• Next, right-click the QuickBooks icon.

• From the drop-down menu, opt for the Properties tab.

• Select the Compatibility tab, then click Run as administrator.

• After finishing, click the apply tab.

• Click the OK tab to finish.

• Check if the error has disappeared by opening QuickBooks.

We sincerely hope that this article helped you resolve QuickBooks Error 1926. We recommend you to give our QuickBooks error support team a call if the error persists. We'll see to it that all of your questions are satisfactorily answered without delay.