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It is pretty much common that you might bump into some or the other error while working on this accounting software. One such error that we will be discussing in today’s piece of writing is error 12031. The QuickBooks update error 12031 can be seen when updating QuickBooks or when updating QuickBooks payroll service.
If you are interested in learning the process to tackle out such an error, then make sure to stick around till the end. Or connect with our accounting professionals using our helpline.
What leads to QuickBooks error 12031?
You can end up in such an error due to the following reasons:
- One of the major reason can be issues with the internet connectivity.
- Further, if there are network timeout issues, it would prevent QuickBooks from accessing the server.
- Another reason can be if the firewall, antivirus software or internet security hindering updates.
- You can end up in such an error if there are invalid SSL settings.
- Also, if there is any issue with the default browser option.
Steps to rectify the QuickBooks error code 12031
You can perform the below steps to fix the QuickBooks error 12031. Let us check out the steps one by one:
Solution 1
- At first, you need to click on help tab.
- Further, click on the internet connections setup.
- Later on, click on option use my computers internet connection settings to create a connection when the app accesses the internet.
- You need to then click on next.
- And update again.
- For QuickBooks 2008 and later versions, select strong and also click on help.
- Click on update QuickBooks and also select update now tab.
- For 2006 and earlier versions, choose file and click update QuickBooks and choose update now.
Solution 2
- Under this process, open the menu for internet connection setup available in QuickBooks.
- Further, click on internet properties.
- Also, you would now see several tabs in internet properties.
- Later on, click on advanced tab from the available selection.
- Ensure that the advanced setting tallies.
- You need to then click on apply tab.
- And also, click on ok tab and you need to close the window.
- Last but not the least, close QuickBooks and open it again and try the payroll update process again.
Performing the above stated steps might help in getting rid of the QuickBooks error 12031 successfully.
However, if you have any query or if the error persists even after implementing the steps discussed in above, then in that case we would highly recommend you to make use of our dedicated QuickBooks desktop support line i.e. 1-800-615-2347. Our experts will fix the issue for you immediately.