[**QuickBooks error 12007**](https://asquarecloudhosting.com/how-to-resolve-quickbooks-error-12007-while-updating-quickbooks/) is encountered when the downloading payroll or QB Desktop updates get interrupted. This interruption mainly occurs when QB can't connect with the network because of choosing an incorrect browser.

Error 12007 pops up on your screen with an error message that reads, 'A network timeout preventing QuickBooks from accessing the server.' We are writing this guide to help you download the payroll and QB updates successfully.

Make sure you are reading this guide till the end to find the troubleshooting solutions:
> If you aren't able to understand error 12007 because of used technical jargon, dial **[phone]**. Our team of technical specialists is available to guide you
## Here Are the Reasons Why Error 12007 in QuickBooks Encountered?
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Error 12007 in QuickBooks can encounter because of multiple reasons. We are mentioning these possible reasons below:

Your QuickBooks and payroll update can be interrupted by incorrect Internet Explorer settings.
Windows security settings are set incorrectly.
Third-party apps like antiviruses or malware software are interrupting the QB update.

## Solutions to Rectify Update Error 12007 in QuickBooks
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You must be looking for troubleshooting solutions to fix the appearing update error 12007 in QuickBooks. If so, follow the below-mentioned solutions to resolve this error:

### Solution 1: Review the Internet Explorer Settings
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Launch Internet Explorer on Windows.
Go to the Tools menu and move to Internet Options from the dropdown.
Select the Security tab.
Further, select the Internet Globe icon and make sure the security level is no higher than medium-high.
Move to the Connection tab and choose Never a Dial Connection. You can also select ISP if you don’t use the dial-up node on the system.
Tap OK.
Now, move to the Advanced tab; tick mark Restore Advanced Settings, and in Use TLS 1.2 and verify it is selected and OK.
Close Internet Explorer and restart your computer.

If the Internet Explorer settings are set correctly, and the error code 12007 still appears, we suggest you move to our next solution.

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### Solution 2: Reinstall QuickBooks Using Selective Startup ###
Selective startup is a mode that you can use while installing or uninstalling any application or program to choose which programs and services you want to open and which you want to close in the background or the Security tab.

You can use Selective Startup to reinstall QB to close antivirus or malware software that may be interrupting your QB or payroll update.

Before you reinstall QB using selective startup, make sure:

Your company file's backup has been created.
Keep the license and QB product details handy.

If the third-party app or malware software isn’t the reason why your update isn’t downloading successfully. Try moving on to our next suggestion.

### Solution 3: Verify Security Settings
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Configure Internet security, Windows firewall, and parental control software on your computer to check the security settings before installing QuickBooks Desktop updates or tax table updates.

The above-mentioned troubleshooting solutions are enough to rectify QuickBooks error 12007. For any further queries, dial **[phone]** and get free guidance from experts.
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