QB Issue Resolution:

Make sure you have administrative privileges for installation. Normally the user account control will pop-up asking for authorization, but you can also try right-clicking the setup.exe file and “run as administrator”.

Resolution for Issue 'does anyone know what the problem could be when I tried to install quick books 2018 on my desktop and the option didn’t come up for desktop install?' available: Yes (Solved).
Source: Intuit Community forum.

does anyone know what the problem could be when I tried to install quick books 2018 on my desktop and the option didn’t come up for desktop install?: this issue or error code is a known issue in Quickbooks Online (QBO) and/or Quickbooks. Support for this issue is available either by self-service or paid support options. Experts are available to resolve your Quickbooks issue to ensure minimal downtime and continue running your business. First try to resolve the issue yourself by looking for a resolution described below. If it is a complex issue or you are unable to solve the issue, you may contact us by clicking here or by using other support options.

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