

Once the install completes and the computer reboots (error free), set the newly installed QuickBooks executable (or shortcut) to compatibility mode WinXP SP3, to run with administrative privileges, and disable DPI scaling which may be trouble later (in my experience).But to save yourself from potential future headaches with this outdated software, I recommend not skipping this. This step might be optional with UAC turned off. The purpose being to choose a folder requiring less security privileges. Change the install location from c:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\ to c:\Intuit\. Proceed with the installation by choosing CUSTOM.Run the installation setup.exe with WinXP SP3 compatibility and administrative privileges.Copy the QuickBooks 2002 entire installation disk to a folder on your PC.Make note of the original setting because you’ll be returning it to normal later. Temporarily turn OFF User Account Control (set it to the lowest unprotected security setting).Now with a clean slate let’s begin the install procedure as follows. Kill the running “qb*” executable(s) in the background and remove the QuickBooks folder from within \Program Files\Intuit (or wherever your Quickbooks files are located). If you’ve already got yourself stuck with a bad installation that cannot be simply uninstalled normally, use Revo Uninstaller to remove QuickBooks.I keep a personal copy stored which I transfer between computers because I don’t believe the updates are on Intuit’s servers anymore. It contains previously downloaded software auto-updates (if you downloaded them in the past that is). CAUTION: Save the \Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks\Components\Downloads\ folder if applicable.Installation Overview for QuickBooks 2002 on Windows 10 Error “error extracting support files catastrophic failure” QuickBooks opens for a tenth of a second and then closes.Installation of QuickBooks 2002 succeeds, possibly with errors about fonts, and upon reboot there is an install error: “error extracting support files catastrophic failure”.It may also help you install any old software on Windows 10. Here is a step-by-step overview of how to do it. Yes, it is possible to install Quickbooks 2002 on Windows 10 64-bit.
