# How To Fix QuickBooks 12000 Series Error? ![How To Fix QuickBooks 12000 Series Error](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/rJsaLVAxJg.png) <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>QuickBooks 12000 series errors</strong> indicate connectivity problems. These error occur when you download updates. Due to a disturbed connection of the internet with the QuickBooks, you can not perform your crucial tasks and see these errors. General error codes of this series are <a href="https://proadvisorsolutions.com/blog/quickbooks-error-12002/"><strong>12002</strong></a>, 12009, 12031, 12152, 12165, 12173, and&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://proadvisorsolutions.com/blog/quickbooks-error-12029/">QuickBooks error 12029</a></strong></span><strong>.&nbsp; </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Internet connection problems and incorrect browser settings can cause this error. To fix these errors, check your internet settings. Set Internet Explorer as the default browser. Also, configure any security applications that might block access. Don't worry. We have discussed the steps of the solutions below.&nbsp;</span></p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Facing QuickBooks 12007 error? Don&rsquo;t let this error stop your business. Call us now at 1-855-856-0042&nbsp; to get assistance from experts. Our team will quickly resolve the error and will help you get back to your business without the hassle.</strong></p> </blockquote> <h2><strong>Reasons For QuickBooks Error code 12000 Series</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here is a list of reasons that can block the smooth connection to QuickBooks and that will trigger the error of 12000 series.&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Poor internet connection.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Conflicts with other installed applications.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Outdated QuickBooks version.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Incorrect firewall or security settings.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Misconfigured Internet Explorer settings.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Incorrect SSL settings.</span></li> </ul> <h2><strong>Solutions To Fix QuickBooks Error 12000 Series</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Once you correctly detect the problem of the error, you can fix it very easily. Here we have listed a few solutions. Follow them one by one to resolve the issue.&nbsp;</span></p> <h3><strong>Solution 1: Review Internet Explorer</strong></h3> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Close QuickBooks on your computer.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find and open </span><strong>Internet Explorer.</strong></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Click on </span><strong>Tools</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> in the menu (you might see a gear icon).</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Select </span><strong>Internet Options</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> from the dropdown.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Go to the </span><strong>Security</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> tab.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Click on the </span><strong>Globe icon</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Modify the security level. Set it to </span><strong>Medium-high</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> or lower.&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Switch to the </span><strong>Connections</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> tab.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you don&rsquo;t use dial-up, select </span><strong>Never Dial a Connection,</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and if you do not use it, choose the correct Internet Service Provider.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Click </span><strong>OK</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Click on </span><strong>LAN Settings</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ensure </span><strong>Automatically detect settings</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> are checked.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Uncheck the </span><strong>Use a Proxy Server</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> checkbox.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Click </span><strong>OK</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Go to the </span><strong>Advanced</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> tab.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Click on </span><strong>Restore Advanced Settings</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Open </span><strong>Settings</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find </span><strong>Use TLS 1.2</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Ensure it is checked.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Click </span><strong>OK</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Close </span><strong>Internet Explorer.</strong></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Restart your computer.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Open QuickBooks Desktop.&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Run the update once more.</span></li> </ul> <h3><strong>Solution 2: Update QuickBooks</strong></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Open </span><strong>QuickBooks Desktop</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Go to the </span><strong>Help</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> menu.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Select </span><strong>Update QuickBooks Desktop</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Open the Update QuickBooks window.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Click on the </span><strong>Update Now</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> tab.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Choose </span><strong>Get Updates</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;This option selects all the updates.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Click </span><strong>Save.</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wait for some time.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Download will be done.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Close the window.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Restart QuickBooks Desktop.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow the prompts.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Install the updates successfully.</span></li> </ul> <h2><strong>Conclusion</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here we are at the end of this blog, we hope that by following the above solutions and understanding the cause of the <strong>QuickBooks 12000 series error</strong>, you can fix the issue.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>You may also read : <a href="https://hackmd.io/@QB-Experts/tips-and-tricks-for-fixing-quickbooks-installation-errors">Tips And Tricks For Fixing QuickBooks Installation Errors</a></strong></p>