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 1625Method 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.