How to Resolve QuickBooks Error 1606?

QuickBooks Error 1606 happens when a Windows registry entry points to a location that doesn’t exist for your user account. This makes it hard for QuickBooks to find the network, showing the message “Could not Access Network Location.”

You might also come across other errors from the 16XX series during installation or updates, such as:
1. QuickBooks Error 1601
2. QuickBooks Installation Error 1603
3. QuickBooks Error 1642

Proven methods to troubleshoot QuickBooks Error 1606
Ensure to restart your system and sign in to the newly created admin account before diving into the solutions to resolve QuickBooks Error 1606

Solution 1 – Creating a new Windows user on Windows 10

1. Go to the Windows start button -> click settings.
2. Go to Family and other users mentioned in the accounts section.
3. Tap on Add someone else on this PC in the Other users’ section.
4. Tap on ‘ I don’t have this person’s sign-in information’ -> then hit Add a user without a Microsoft Account.
5. Mention the name and password for this account -> Finish.
6. In the Account type section, select Administrator and tap OK.

Solution 2 – Reinstallation of QuickBooks in Windows safe mode

Using Windows safe mode can remove the interruption between background apps and third-party services. Hence, downloading and installing leads to the occurrence of QuickBooks error 1606 :

Go through the article and restart your Windows in safe mode.
Now, try to install QuickBooks from the downloaded setup file from Intuit’s website.