The installing or updating HTML error in QuickBooks occurs as QuickBooks update error 1603. It may appear while trying to install the error and some apps are in the background. It may also occur due to an impartial or corrupt download of the software. Also, if there is any virus or malware in your system, QuickBooks may be prone to error 1603. The easiest way to fix the error is to download the QuickBooks diagnostic tool and run it.