QuickBooks Error 12031 | Learn How To Rectify It
QuickBooks Error 12031 is an update error that usually displays up when a user attempts to refresh the QuickBooks or Payroll Services. Several reasons such as internet connectivity issues, firewall, some other security problems, and server down lead to this error. This usually appears when the network timeout blocks QuickBooks from accessing the server.
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Causes for popping up QuickBooks Error Code 12031
The antivirus program is interrupting between the QuickBooks updates
Internet Explorer isn't set as a default browser
Problems with Internet Connectivity
Invalid SSL Settings.
System Timeout also stops QuickBooks from accessing the server
Issues with the default browser option
The Firewall, Anti-virus program, or Internet security stopping updates
Internet Explorer configurations aren't set up correctly
Solution1: Reset QuickBooks Updates and Reinstall them to Fix QuickBooks Error Message 12031
Open QuickBooks Desktop
Go to Help > Update QuickBooks Desktop
Click on Update Now located on the top
Check on Reset Update and click Get Updates
It may take some time to update the QuickBooks Desktop
Solution2: Complete Reinstallation of QuickBooks in Selective Startup Mode
Press Windows R keys at the same time a Run box will come up
Now type MSCONFIG into the Run box and hit OK
Under the General tab, pick Selective startup (Ensure that the Load startup items option is not checked)
Then click on OK
If asked, click on Restart
Now Uninstall and Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop Software
Solution3: To rectify QuickBooks Payroll Error 12031, come back to the Normal Startup Mode
Press Windows R to open a Run window
Then, type MSCONFIG into the box and hit Enter
Select Normal Startup
Afterward, click Apply and then OK
Now restart the computer
Solution4: Review the Internet Connection and Firewall Settings
Click on the Update Now tab
Now, pick the Reset Update checkbox and then go to the Get Updates button
Wait for the update to complete.
If the program updates still don't work:
Check your Internet Connection
Configure Internet security and firewall settings so that you will be ready to get the updates
Run Microsoft Windows in the Safe Mode and go to download it again.
By undergoing the above-mentioned steps, you will no longer see "QuickBooks Error 12031". If it still hindrance your accounting tasks. Contact our Toll-Free number +1(800) 314-0226.