QuickBooks error 61686 is an installation error that occurs when installing or updating QuickBooks Desktop. In particular, installing the QuickBooks program requires Microsoft components such as .NET Framework to function smoothly. If damage occurs to this component, you may not be able to access web-based applications or install QuickBooks. In this comprehensive article, we will discuss various aspects related to QuickBooks error 61686 and also inform you about all the viable solutions to fix QuickBooks error message 61686. For live support from experts, you can call our experts anytime on our hotline number i.e. +1-800-360-4183.

When QuickBooks error 61686 appears on screen it show a warning message stating:

The installer encountered an error when running Drive:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Temp\Premier\QBooks” /quiet /norestart INSTALLDIR=”C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks 2011″ QB LICENSENUM=####-####-####-###

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Causes of QuickBooks EXEAdapter Error 61686

The following are potential factors that can cause this installation error 61686 to occur while installing QuickBooks Desktop.

  • The Microsoft .NET Framework on Windows may be outdated or corrupted.
  • Recent changes related to the installer may have caused the Windows registry to be misconfigured.
  • The installation files may have been deleted by a virus or unauthorized third-party program.
  • Incorrectly deleting the Framework.xml file can cause this QuickBooks error.

How do to fix QuickBooks error 61686?

Read this section to the end and carefully follow the steps in each method to fix this QuickBooks installation error 61686.

Method 1: Repair M.S .NET Framework 

  • First, close all programs running on your computer, including QuickBooks Desktop.
  • Next, go to the Start menu.
  • Type Control Panel in the Start menu and press Enter.
  • The Control Panel window appears.
  • Go to Programs and Features and click the Uninstall a program option.
  • Here you select options to enable or disable Windows features.
  • Select .NET Framework.
  • You should check your settings for .NET Framework 4.5 (or later) and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.
  • For .NET Framework 4.5 or later, click the checkbox next to .NET Framework 4.5 or later to enable it.
  • Click OK now.
  • However, if the .NET Framework 4.5 (or later) checkbox is already selected, simply clear the checkbox and click OK.
  • Then restart the system as administrator and turn Framework 4.5 back on.
  • Next, try installing QuickBooks.

Method 2:  Rename the file to "Framework.xml".

You must first access the QuickBooks folder. This folder can be used as a temporary folder since previous installations were incomplete or failed due to such errors.

  • First, press the Windows key and the R key to open the Run window.
  • The Run window appears.
  • For now, type "Temp" and press Enter.
  • A folder containing all temporary files/folders will be displayed on the screen.
  • Now search for and open the QBooks folder.
  • Locate the Framework.xml file in this folder.
  • Once you locate the file, right-click the Framework.xml file and click Rename.
  • Add .OLD to the end of the file name.
  • The next step requires downloading a new Framework.xml file from the Internet.
  • Once you download the file, move it to your QBooks folder.
  • Try installing QuickBooks again and check again if QuickBooks error 61686 is still bothering you.

Method 3: Use the QuickBooks Installation Diagnostic Tool

  • First, you must download the QuickBooks Installation Diagnostic Tool from Intuit.
  • Immediately thereafter, double-click the downloaded file to begin installing the tool.
  • Next, open the tool and start the repair process.

Method 4: Update Windows

  • To open the Run window, press Windows + R on your keyboard.
  • Type "Control Panel" in the text box of the Run window and press Enter.
  • Find Control Panel and click Windows Update, or type Windows Update in the search box at the top.
  • Open Windows Update and click the Check for Updates button.
  • If Windows finds an update, download it and click Install Now to install it.
  • After Windows finishes installing the update, restart your computer and try to update the QuickBooks Desktop application again.

Conclusion:

We hope that after reading this blog you will be able to solve this problem yourself. The DIY steps described in this blog are actually proven by industry experts. If you have little technical knowledge, you can easily fix QuickBooks error code 61686 on your own. However, if you encounter any issues while following these steps, please contact our customer service team. Our QuickBooks support team will immediately assist you in resolving this issue and provide prompt support. To contact our experts, call our toll-free number +1-800-360-4183.