QuickBooks EXEAdapter Error
EXEAdaptor.exe error occurs when Microsoft .Net framework is missing on your windows operating system. QuickBooks installer may encounter EXEAdapter error or error 61686 and it will terminate the installation process. QuickBooks installation required .Net Framework because it is a Windows component that opens the QuickBooks to transfer the data on the web and this error occurs when the Microsoft .NET Framework file is damaged or corrupted. There are a lot of reasons behind the damage to the .Net framework file.
Once you encounter error condition EXE adaptor error that can also popup as error code 61686 on your windows. It also displays the error notification “sorry! Something is wrong with your installation process. EXEAdapter error: InstallExe method received the system error from creating process,”. The error notification also provides the solution for the error code.
Causes of QuickBooks EXEAdapter error
Corrupt framework.xml file is the only reason 61686 error or EXEAdapter error in QuickBooks. The error also popup when the installer is not able to find the file on the window. There are some key reasons why this error condition occurs.
- An outdated version of Microsoft .Net framework.
- When the window is infected by a virus.
- When the framework XML file is deleted from the system.
How to solve this problem?
There are several methods through which you can easily solve this problem
Now, read all the solution given below in the article it will help you to troubleshoot this problem.
Solution 1 – Reinstall the .Net framework in your PC
- Press window + R to open the run window.
- Type appwiz.cpl .
- Under the program and feature list, click on the .Net framework.
- Now uninstall this version and after completion of the process, start your desktop again.
- Once your PC starts again, Go to program and feature window click to ADD/ Remove option
- From the list of programs, click on.NEt framework to expand.
- Checkmark the first and second checkbox and click enter.
- After Microsoft. Net framework, restart your window again and select the QuickBooks integration manager.
Solution 2 – Run QuickBooks and Install Diagnostic Tool
- Download the Quickbooks Diagnostic Tools from the internet.
- Open the download folder in your PC and double click on the QuickBooks Diagnostic tool file.
- Follow the provided information that is displayed on your computer screen to complete the installation.
- Then, exit all the current applications that are running on your system.
- Now, run the QuickBooks install tool and restart your computer again.
Solution 3 – Reinstall QuickBooks using clean install tool
Before doing this step, keep this thing in your mind to take a backup of all the files on the computer because after this step some file may-be deleted. So, it is better to take a backup of your data or you can contact the QuickBooks service team to help you in this step.
- Download the QuickBooks clean install tools.
- From the download click on QuickBookscleaninstallutility.exe.
- Click on I accept and choose the version of QuickBooks you are using.
- Click on continue and select ok.
Solution 4 – Make changes to Framework.xml file
Follow the steps if you have already downloaded the QuickBooks setup file
- Click the start button on your window and type %temp% in the search program and file text box.
- Select the temp folder.
- Double clicked on the folder which has the same name as your QuickBook version.
- Now open the new folder with the name of QuickBooks.
- Find and right-click on the framework.xml file and rename it
- Type the file name as .old
- Download new Framework.xml file
- Try to install QuickBooks Once again.
- In case you are not able to start the installation using the Setup.exe file, then open the QuickBooks folder and click on the Quickbooks.msi file.
Follow the steps if you have the CD of QuickBooks software
- Create a copy of the installer file on your desktop.
- Now, insert the QuickBooks software CD
- Locate the folder that has the same name as your QuickBooks version.
- Now open the new folder with the name of Quickbooks.
- Find and right-click on the framework.xml file and rename it
- Type the file name as.old
- Download new Framework.xml file
- Try to install QuickBooks Once again.
- In case you are not able to start the installation using the Setup.exe file, then open the QuickBooks folder and click on the Quickbooks.msi file.
If you are still facing installation error condition because of the EXEAdapter error, then it because of some hidden reasons that are still interrupting the installation process in the background of your computer. In this case, please contact our expert team to help you.
Conclusion :
EXEAdapter error is also known as error code 61686. This is an installation error that usually occurs for one main reason when your Microsoft .Net framework is missing in your device. There are several methods through which you can resolve this problem and use your QuickBooks software again. All the best solutions are mentioned above in the article. If you are still facing the same problem after applying all this method then you can contact our service support team. They will examine your software and provides you the best solution because some hidden resources are still creating a problem in your software.
Leave a Reply