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

  1. The antivirus program is interrupting between the QuickBooks updates

  2. Internet Explorer isn't set as a default browser

  3. Problems with Internet Connectivity

  4. Invalid SSL Settings.

  5. System Timeout also stops QuickBooks from accessing the server

  6. Issues with the default browser option

  7. The Firewall, Anti-virus program, or Internet security stopping updates

  8. 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:

  1. Check your Internet Connection

  2. Configure Internet security and firewall settings so that you will be ready to get the updates

  3. 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.