QuickBooks update error 1625 typically occurs when setting up the QuickBooks desktop program. This error can also occur when using Microsoft-related programs such as: Example: Windows Installer runs in the background. Additionally, when Intuit releases the latest updates for QuickBooks, error occurs more frequently. This error is accompanied by error message: "This installation is prohibited by a system policy that occurs when you install or update QuickBooks.
Solution to Fix QuickBooks Update Error 1625
Method 1: Change the UAC settings
- First, go to the Start menu.
- Type "MSCONFIG" in the search bar and press Enter.
- When the UAC window prompt appears on the screen, you must select the Next tab.
- Go to Tools, check Change User Account Control settings, and click Start.
- Select the "Never notify" option.
- If you are prompted to restart your system, select the option to restart your computer.
- After completing all the above steps, restart the QuickBooks Desktop software and check if the error is resolved.
- If not, follow the steps in the next method.
Method 2: Configure Software Restriction Policy
- First, click the Start tab and go to Control Panel.
- Next, open Administrative Tools and go to Local Security Settings.
- Select a software restriction policy.
- If no software restriction policies are defined, right-click the Software Restriction Policies node.
- Then select the New Software Restriction Policy option.
- Next, you need to double-click on "Enforcement".
- Next, go to Everyone except local administrators and click the OK tab.
- Finally, reboot the system to apply the changes.
