Error 12002 in QuickBooks Desktop

Troubleshooting QuickBooks error 12002 requires fixing your internet connectivity and security settings, resetting QuickBooks updates, and using a recommended browser. Users face this error while they are updating QuickBooks.

A detailed step-by-step guide to troubleshoot error 12002 in QuickBooks Desktop is provided here along with the causes that trigger this error. Before you start fixing this issue, ensure to have a backup of the company file. All the important financial data of any company is in this file, hence you must always keep such data safe.

Error code 12002: QuickBooks Desktop can’t successfully connect to the internet

What are the Causes of Error 12002 in QuickBooks?

QuickBooks error 12002 is caused due to the following reasons:

• Poor internet connection
• Incorrect  browser
• Security settings
• Interference of antivirus software

Preparation for Troubleshooting QuickBooks Errors

Here are the prerequisites for fixing any type of error in QuickBooks Desktop.

• Make a backup copy of the company file as it consists of crucial finance-related data of your company.
  • Begin by opening your QuickBooks desktop.
  • Then you have to go to the File menu and then you have to click on the Backup company file.
  • Now you have to create a local backup of your data.
  • Follow the on-screen step to create a company file backup once the local backup is successfully created.
• Ensure that the internet connection is strong before you start fixing error 12002 in QuickBooks.
• It is recommended to users to always use the updated version of the QuickBooks Desktop accounting software.
  • You have to go to the QuickBooks Help menu and then you have to select the Update QuickBooks option.
  • After that, you can click on the Update Now option.
  • Then you have to click on Get updates and you have to wait for the process to finish.
  • To sync with the server it will take a few seconds and it will show all the available updates.
  • To update all the updates you can now click on Update Now.

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How to Troubleshoot QuickBooks Error 12002

Many settings and configurations of QuickBooks Desktop lead to encountering QuickBooks error 12002. So, users must refer to the solutions provided below to fix this error:

Solution 1: Test connectivity and settings

You must ensure that Internet Explorer is your default browser. QuickBooks accesses the Internet via this browser. Hence, you must also keep checking this browser with other websites.

Internet Explorer is what QuickBooks uses to access the Internet, so it needs to be the default browser. You should also check if you can access other websites as well.

You must download TLS 1.2 Utility and run the program. Recheck whether you can open secure websites other than QuickBooks. Apart from this, you must contact an IT expert if you are unable to open any other secure website other than QuickBooks.

Solution 2: Review the Internet Explorer Settings

You may face downloading update issues because of incorrect settings of Internet Explorer. In order to verify the Internet Explorer’s settings, refer to the pointers below. 

• After shutting down QuickBooks Desktop, launch Internet Explorer.
• After choosing Tools, select Internet Options.

Tips: If you are unable to locate Tools, press Alt on the keyboard.

• Make sure the security level is no higher than Medium-high by selecting the Globe icon on the Security tab.
• If you don’t utilize the system’s dial-up node (DUN), choose Never Dial a Connection from the Connections tab; if you do, choose the appropriate ISP.
• Click on the OK button.
• Make sure the automatically detect settings are selected after selecting LAN Settings, and then confirm that the Use a Proxy Server checkbox is checked.
• If the option to Use a Proxy Server is chosen, note the full address and port.
• Don’t uncheck the Use a Proxy Server option if the port isn’t 80.
• For testing purposes, you can remove the checkbox if the port is 80.
• Click “Ok.”
• Locate and confirm that Use TLS 1.2 is chosen under Settings after choosing Restore Advanced Settings on the Advanced tab.

(Your version of Internet Explorer might not have these options.)

• Click OK.
• After shutting off Internet Explorer, restart your computer.
• Now that QuickBooks Desktop is open, you can attempt the update once more.

Solution 3: Check security settings

The next step is to ascertain whether another program or process is blocking the download if none of the aforementioned fixes fix the problem. See a computer or IT specialist if you are unable to identify the security program that is generating the issue.

Set up parental control, personal firewall, and Internet security software for QuickBooks Desktop updates, tax table updates, payroll data transmission, and Windows firewall. Try downloading the update again after starting Microsoft Windows in safe mode with networking if these fixes don’t work.

Solution 4: Restart Your Computer System

Here are the actions that a user must follow if none of the other fixes fix the problem:

You must download and install the QuickBooks update after restarting your machine and resetting the QuickBooks updates. The company file should be in single-user mode.

Solution 5: Re-install QuickBooks in Selective Startup.

If QuickBooks won’t install or uninstall on your PC, consider using Selective Startup instead. We’ll demonstrate so you may resume your business.

Prior to fixing QuickBooks Error Code 12002 , make sure you:

1. Make a backup of your business file.
2. A copy of your QuickBooks Desktop product and license information should be kept on hand.

Step 1: Switch to Selective startup

Use Selective Startup to ensure that no other apps are in your way. Speak with a Windows specialist or the maker of your computer if you find the instructions difficult.

• Press Windows+R on your keyboard to launch the Run command.
• After entering msconfig in the box, click on the OK button.
• Choose Selective Startup and Load System Services under the General tab.
• Select Hide all Microsoft Services after going to the Services tab.
• Choose Disable all.
• An example of turning off everything in the system configuration
• Uncheck All Microsoft services should be hidden.
• Choose Windows Installer from the services list.
• Click on the OK button.
• Choose Restart from the System Configuration window.

Step 2: Uninstall or install QuickBooks Desktop

• Install QuickBooks Desktop again.
• Press Windows+R on your keyboard to launch the Run command.
• After typing msconfig, click on the OK button.
• Choose Normal startup under the General tab.
• Click on the OK button.
• Choose Restart from the System Configuration window.

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Conclusion

We hope you find it useful and helpful since we have made every effort to make it as clear and concise as possible. Please give our QuickBooks payroll support team a call, 24 hours a day, if you need assistance with suggestions in this article or if the problem remains after trying them. Our customer service team will see to it that all of your interruptions and questions about QuickBooks are promptly resolved.

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