Understanding and Troubleshooting QuickBooks Update Error

 QuickBooks is a widely used application for accounting, bookkeeping and related business management processes among small and medium-sized companies. It keeps bringing new tools and features to make these processes easier through its updates. These updates are very crucial, but oftentimes, you might face errors while trying to update the application or its add-on services. QuickBooks update errors might occur due to various reasons. Some errors can be resolved easily in a few steps while others might get technical, and you might need an expert’s assistance. Through this article, we will discuss the QuickBooks update errors in detail.

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QuickBooks Desktop update error

Users might face various QuickBooks Desktop Update error while trying to update their application or QuickBooks payroll update error while trying to update the QuickBooks payroll services. Some of the Desktop error codes are 12045, 12157, 12038, 1207, etc. Payroll update error codes are mostly PS error or 15xxx series error. Some major reasons for these errors are as follows:

  1. Inconsistent browser settings.
  2. Server issues.
  3. Internet connectivity issues.
  4. Firewall settings.
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How to troubleshoot Update error in QuickBooks

There are some simple troubleshooting methods that can be applied to resolve the error. Some of these methods are as follows:

Date & Time settings: Date and time of the computer should be set correctly to access the internet and to access secured websites through your computer. Adjust the date & time of the system according to your time zone.

Check the Internet Settings: Follow these steps to check and correct the Internet Connection settings:

1. Reach the ‘Help’ menu and then select the ‘Internet Connection Setup’.

2. Select the option enabling QuickBooks to use the internet.

3. Click on the ‘Next’ button.

4. Click on ‘Advanced Connection Settings’ and then reach the ‘Advanced’ tab.

5. Select the ‘Restore Advanced Settings’ option and then press the ‘OK’ button.

6. Click on the ‘Done’ button to complete the process.

If the issue persists, then you need to modify the firewall settings to allow QuickBooks as the firewall might consider the updates as a threat. If multiple applications are installed on the computer, then you should keep the latest version to avoid such errors.

We discussed various QuickBooks update error and their troubleshooting methods in this article. You should be able to resolve these errors by following these methods. If you are still struggling with such an error and you need an expert to assist you through the troubleshooting then contact us at our +1 800-417-5147.

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