Update process of QuickBooks Desktop can experience different technical errors. QuickBooks Error code 16026 is one such error. It belongs to Error 16xxx series and is due to damaged QuickBooks installer files. Incompatibility of QB with O/S, or out to date I.E could also lead to Error code 16026 in QuickBooks. To get to the root of the error and fix the issue, follow the article.

Causes of QuickBooks Update Error 16026

This update error in QuickBooks can be caused by:

• Installer files being damaged.
• Internet Explorer is outdated (Versions older than IE 6.0)
• QuickBooks updates not compatible with the current version of O/S.
• Windows Registry issues.

Procedure to troubleshoot QuickBooks Error 16026

The simple steps to get this issue fixed are:

Step 1: Update QuickBooks manually

• Download and set up QuickBooks update from the Intuit website.
• Enter correct Product details of QuickBooks before downloading the updates.
• This should root out the ongoing error.

Step 2: Use QuickBooks Tool Hub program

Download and install QuickBooks Tool Hub program, then use the different features of the program including QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool, Quick Fix My Program, and QuickBooks File Doctor Tool. Scan QuickBooks using each of these programs.

Step 3: Clean Install QuickBooks

If the above steps don’t fix QB Error code 16026, then simply uninstall QuickBooks and go for a new installation. Then retry the update process. The steps are:

• Go to Control Panel, then to Programs and Features. Now, choose QuickBooks.
• Get the program uninstalled, then rename QuickBooks folder to QuickBooks. Old.
• Now, again install QuickBooks desktop and register and activate it.
• Try the update process one more time.