Error 1335: "The cabinet file [data1.cab] required for this installation is corrupt and cannot be used" or "The cabinet file [2] required for this installation cannot be used."
What is happening
One of the following errors occurs when updating QuickBooks or repairing a QuickBooks installation:
  • Error 1335: The cabinet file [data1.cab] required for this installation is corrupt and cannot be used.
  • [Error 1335] The cabinet file [2] required for this installation cannot be used.
Detailed Instructions

To resolve this issue, please follow the steps in Performing a hard drive installation of QuickBooks to copy the installation folders from your QuickBooks CD to your hard drive and install QuickBooks from you hard drive using the copied files.

Note: If you receive an error while copying these files, there may be a problem with your CD itself. Follow the steps in Installing QuickBooks on networked computers from one shared location to install QuickBooks from a shared network resource. If you continue to receive errors copying from the CD on a second computer, the CD may be damaged. Follow the steps in Obtaining replacement CDs or manuals to order a replacement CD.

KB ID# 373510
8/27/2008 9:58:29 PM
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