Easy Ways to fix a QuickBooks Update Error

Many errors can occur while updating QuickBooks Desktop. They can happen at any time during the application’s various operations. QuickBooks Update Error may also impact QuickBooks Desktop features such as payroll. If you experience any of these update errors, you will not be able to download or install any new updates. It is important to update any application. This is because it fixes bugs, makes it safer, and adds new features. Like other developers, Intuit also releases regular updates to QuickBooks Desktop. If you have any issues installing the updates, please refer to the troubleshooting section below for an immediate solution.

What Causes QB Update Errors

There are many types of update errors and each error codes a different one. Some common updates are Error 12157 and Error 1603, Error 15271, Error 15271 and Error PS038, as well as QuickBooks Error 404. Here are some known causes of update errors in QuickBooks Desktop.

1. Your Windows computer has incorrect date and time settings.
2. Internet connectivity problems
3. Windows Firewall prevents QuickBooks from downloading any updates.
4. QuickBooks Desktop can be installed on more than one computer.

Steps to Fix QuickBooks Desktop Upgrade Errors

Troubleshooting Step 1 – Check Date and Time on Your Computer

1. If you are not sure about the date or time displayed on your system, right-click it and choose Adjust Date & Time.
2. Unmark Slider Time Automatically. Click Change in the section. Change the date and hoursettings.
3. Set the correct date and hour and ensure that Set Time Zone Automatically is on.
4. Click Modify to close the Date & Timewindow.
5. Start QuickBooks and then try downloading the updates again.

Troubleshooting Step 2 – Verify and Setup Your Internet Connection

1. Use Internet Explorer to visit a secure website you visit often, such as intuit.com.
2. If you cannot access the website, or get an error message such as Unable Connect to the Internet, please contact Support or your IT person. If the website loads successfully, you can proceed to the next troubleshooting steps.
3. Open QuickBooks Desktop and click Internet Connection Setup under the Help Tab.
4. To establish a connection for this application to the Internet , click
5. Hit Next, and select Advanced Connectivity Settings.
6. Click Restore Advanced Settings now under the Advanced tab.
7. Click OK then hit Done.

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Troubleshooting Step 3 – Configure your Firewall Settings

1. Click the Start Button and search for QuickBooks Server Manager.
2. Choose QuickBooks Database Server Manager and click the port monitor option.
3. Notify the Port number for your version of QuickBooks Desktop.
4. Click the Start again to search for Windows Firewall.
5. Select Windows Firewall, and then click the Advanced Setting button to the left.
6. Right-click on the Inbound Rule option, and hit New Rule
7. Click Port, then hit Next.
8. You must enable the TCP option.
9. Checkmark the Local Ports box and then enter the port number into the text box.
10. Click Next, and select Allow the connection.
11. Click Next to enter a name for the new rule.
12. Follow the same steps as before to set out the outbound rules in QuickBooks.

Troubleshooting Step 4: Disable the Second Copy QuickBooks Desktop

You can face update issues if you have the exact same version of QuickBooks Desktop installed on two different computers. We recommend that you delete the second copy and only keep one copy.

Troubleshooting Step 5: Open QuickBooks as an Administrator

If the user doesn’t have administrator permissions, the QuickBooks Desktop update error could also occur. This error can be fixed by running QuickBooks as an administrator. Here’s how:

• All programs that are currently running on your computer must be closed.
• Reboot the system.
• Right-click the QuickBooks.
• Next, select Run As Administrator.

If the QuickBooks desktop pro update error persists, you can continue to the next troubleshooting steps.

Troubleshooting: Step 6: Run Quick Fix My Program

Quick Fix my program can be used to resolve the critical update problem. You will need to install QuickBooks Tool Hub on your computer in order to run the tool. Here’s how:

• Exit QuickBooks
• Download the latest QuickBooks Hub.
• Open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file from downloads.
• Follow the steps to install the tool hub.
• To proceed, mark the box that says I agree to the terms and conditions.
• Double-click the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon.
• After the QuickBooks Tool Hub is opened, select the Problems option.
• Select Quick Fix my Program.

If the QuickBooks error message regarding failed update persists, please proceed to the next step.

Troubleshooting Step 7. Step 7. Troubleshooting

We can resolve the issue with QuickBooks Update due to problems in the installation files. Here are the steps:

• Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub once more.
• Click on the Installation Problems tab in the tool hub.
• Next, choose QuickBooks Install diagnostic tool.
• This tool will fix any installation problems.
• After the tool has fixed the errors, restart your computer.

You can still get a new QuickBooks Update Error if you follow all the steps. Because QuickBooks is a complex application that requires many system resources, even minor errors in Windows or application settings can cause update errors.