Ways to Fix QuickBooks Update Stuck on Writing System Registry Values

Sometimes, your QuickBooks Desktop update may get stuck as it takes significant time to install the updates. This could happen when Microsoft Defender on your computer or any other antivirus software blocks the QuickBooks, considering it a threat to your computer, slowing down the update.

You may see the QuickBooks Update Stuck on Writing System Registry Values error when the update freezes around 20-30%. In this blog, we will discuss the two options to resolve the problem in detail. Read this guide carefully.

Why QuickBooks Update Freezes at Writing Registry Values?

Here’s a list of possible reasons that might be hampering the QuickBooks update when writing registry values at 20-30%:

• Windows Defender antivirus on your computer might be blocking QuickBooks from downloading the update

• A corrupted installation can also occur when updating the software

Fix Issues Writing System Registry Values When Updating QuickBooks

Let’s walk through the step-by-step instructions to exclude your QuickBooks files from the Microsoft Defender scan so you can get the updates seamlessly. We will also cover other related resolutions to ensure the issue is fixed.

1. Create a Microsoft Defender exclusion for QuickBooks files

When you exclude QuickBooks files from Microsoft Defender exclusions, they will not be scanned or blocked for security reasons. Here's how you can exclude your QuickBooks files:

• Click Cancel to stop the update.

• Exit your QuickBooks Desktop.

• Launch the QuickBooks Tool Hub on your computer.

    - Get QuickBooks Tool Hub in the latest version if you haven’t installed it yet.

• Click on Installation issues.

• Tap on Add Defender Exclusion.

• Now, restart your computer.

• Open your QuickBooks, try to update it again.

2. Temporarily disable the Windows Defender antivirus protection

If excluding files doesn't help you fix the problem, consider disabling Windows Defender antivirus protection and then updating your QuickBooks Desktop. Disabling it permanently may put your computer's security at risk, so re-enable it after the update is complete.

• Stop the update by clicking Cancel.

• Exit QB Desktop.

    - Press the Windows+R keys and type gpedit.msc, then press Enter.

    - Now, follow this path: Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Microsoft Defender Antivirus.

    - From the right panel, choose Turn off Microsoft Defender Antivirus.

    - Double-click on the settings and select Enabled, then click OK.

    - Restart your computer to save the changes.

• Open QuickBooks again and start the update.

• Once done, enable the Microsoft Defender Antivirus.

If you still see an error when updating, it means your QuickBooks installation is damaged or corrupted. Consider re-installing QuickBooks Desktop to fix the issues.

Summary

So, we have reached at the end of this blog covering the possible reasons why you see the QuickBooks Writing System Registry Values error when updating and the ways to resolve it. We hope this information have helped you get your QuickBooks updates seamlessly.

If you need further assistance, we recommend connecting with QuickBooks professionals on +1(866)409-5111. The team of experts is available 24/7.