QuickBooks Error 1327

QuickBooks Error 1327

How to Resolve QuickBooks Error 1327?

There's nothing perfect. This pertains to software also. There are occasions when QuickBooks pops up some annoying minor errors, thus disrupting the workflow. QuickBooks Error 1327 during installation is one of those. In this specific article, we shall see what triggers this QuickBooks Error 1327 and how to solve it.

What exactly is QuickBooks Error 1327?
QuickBooks Error 1327 is an installation error i.e. an error that pops up while installing QuickBooks on your computer. You insert the installation media and try installing and then there clearly was an error box using the error message-

“The drive [drive letter] is invalid. OR Invalid drive [drive letter]”.

Background Details

Before attempting to know the reason why for the matter or trying to resolve QuickBooks Error 1327, it's always best to know a couple of basics in connection with installation of a program on a pc.

Installed programs and their components are kept in the computer in places called Drives. For example, in Windows, most of the system files and folders are often stored in the C drive. There is the menu of drives available on your computer by checking in My Computer or This PC. Drives are in fact the partitions associated with computer’s memory. This is much like dividing the room of a property into rooms.

Built with these background details, why don't we now jump into the details of the error.

Causes of QuickBooks Error 1327
There are reasons which will cause QuickBooks Error C=1327. 

1. Corrupted or moved storage devices
This especially takes place when you may be trying to install QuickBooks into an external memory device like an external system drive or a USB. When there is a loose connection or if perhaps it gets disconnected throughout the installation process, QuickBooks Error 1327 occurs.

2. Corrupt Microsoft .NET Framework
Windows comes with an application called Microsoft .NET Framework that helps in ensuring complete and correct installation and coordinating the working of this software installed on Windows. The error might also pop up in the event that .NET Framework is corrupted.

3. Incorrect Registry Settings
A Registry is actually a place where the computer records all that is being conducted the pc such as the storage location of each file and so on. In the event that entry for QuickBooks installation in your personal computer has the wrong drive name or location, QuickBooks Error 1327 occurs.

4. System-Specific Error
In addition to any or all these, there may be some system-specific errors that may be solved only by a specialist.

Steps to Resolve QuickBooks Error C 1327
Here are a few suggested solutions to resolve QuickBooks Error 1327. 

1. Ensure Proper Connection of Storage Devices
Ensure that all of the cables as well as other things are attached to the computer properly. Also, make sure the USB or Flash devices that you will be using to install QuickBooks in, is properly connected and fully functioning.

2. Repair Microsoft .NET Framework
Steps to fix the Microsoft .NET Framework

Search Programs into the Control Panel.
Select Turn Windows Features On/Off.
Confirm with an admin account password, if asked.
Uncheck the box next to Microsoft .NET Framework and reboot the pc.
Open Programs and also by following the same step, look at the box close to Microsoft .NET framework.
3. Repair Registry Settings
Steps to fix Registry Settings

Backup the body registry.
Press Windows key+R and type Regedit and click on run.
Navigate to the specific key here:  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders.
Get the entries that list the drive letter which is mentioned into the error message.
Modify the incorrect drive names to C:\.
Save the settings, preferably boot the computer and retry installing. After the successful installation, revert the modifications built to the registry.
If QuickBooks error 1327 persists regardless of trying the above solutions and/or if you are not sure about solving the problem simply by on your own, call at QuickBooks Error Support Desk Number.