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QuickBooks Error 61686: Updated Troubleshooting Methods

This blog will describe those methods that have been found to be most effective in eliminating this technical problem.


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Allan ramsay

a year ago | 2 min read

QuickBooks Desktop installation on the computer needs the correct functioning & operation of several essential Windows components, including the ‘Microsoft .NET framework’.

The ‘.NET framework’ component installation and execution requires the use of the ‘framework.xml’ file, and therefore, any corruption in this file immediately disrupts the installation process of the QB application, thereby provoking QuickBooks Error 61686.

This blog will describe those methods that have been found to be most effective in eliminating this technical problem.

Are you annoyed by QuickBooks Error 61686? Simply dial 1-855-856-0042 to reach out to our QB Experts Team for professional guidance.

QB Installation Error Code 61686: Most Prominent Factors

The QB Installation Error Code 61686 generally arises due to the reasons mentioned as follows:

  • As explained in the earlier part of this blog, a damaged ‘framework.xml’ file is the most common reason behind QB Error 61686.
  • Malware attacks on essential system files and folders, as well as corrupt Windows, can also trigger this installation error.

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How to Completely Tackle 61686 QuickBooks Installation Error Message?

The 61686 QuickBooks Installation Error Message can be fully exterminated by using the methods explained as follows:

Method 1: Properly access and run the ‘QB Install Diagnostic Tool’ to fully exterminate this installation problem

  • To obtain accurate access to the ‘QB Install Diagnostic Tool’, you shall first hop to Intuit’s official website to download QuickBooks Tool Hub on the system and then properly save the tool hub file to a valid location like your Windows Desktop.
  • Now, jump to the valid location where you have downloaded & saved the QB Tool Hub file (‘QuickBooksToolHub.exe’) and then open that file to properly carry out the valid installation process.
  • Once you have successfully accomplished the QB Tool Hub installation, you need to just launch it & simply click on the ‘Installation Issues’ tab, following which you will be able to finally execute the ‘QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool’.
  • All the QB installation glitches will get fully extirpated upon the full execution of the ‘QB Install Diagnostic Tool’, thereby enabling you to properly install the QB application.

Method 2: Put a fresh name to the existing ‘framework.xml’ file & then download the new ‘framework.xml’ file to successfully install the QB Desktop

  • First of all, you will access the folder that bears the same name as that of the QB edition (Pro, Premier, or Enterprise) that you want to install on your computer, and then you will locate and launch the ‘QBooks’ folder present within it.
  • Inside the ‘QBooks’ folder, you will swiftly find out the ‘framework.xml’ file, and then you can successfully right-click on the ‘framework.xml’ file’s icon to hit the ‘Rename’ option, following which you can easily attach a word like ‘oldmactech’ to the end of it: ‘framework.xml.oldmactech’
  • At this point, successfully log onto Intuit’s website to download a new ‘framework.xml’ file and then save that file into the ‘QBooks’ folder on your computer.
  • Finally, you can go back to the QuickBooks folder (Pro, Premier, or Enterprise) to carry out the valid installation of the QB application through the ‘setup.exe’ file.

Utilize these effective methods in the valid sequence to fully root out QuickBooks Error 61686. For more technical help, dial 1-855-856-0042 to contact our QB ProAdvisor Professionals Team.

Also read: Acute fixes to tackle QuickBooks Error 6155

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