# QuickBooks Update Error? Here's How to Fix It Quickly


<p><b>QuickBooks update error</b> is common when the user is trying to update QuickBooks Desktop. But why do errors like these emerge is the big question. In the blog, you will know the answer to this question, and you will get its solution. By the end of the blog, the error that is bothering you will be gone by following the troubleshooting given here. There are a whole bunch of these errors: error 12045, 12157, 12038, 12037, and sometimes there is no clearly visible error description to indicate the problem. So let's see how to solve them.</p><p><b><i></i></b></p><blockquote><b><i>Having trouble troubleshooting? Contact the AC Helpline at 1.855.738.2784 to resolve your confusing queries and get the best expert advice at any time.</i></b></blockquote><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Why does the QuickBooks Update Error pop up?</h2><div>Do you know why users often encounter update errors in QuickBooks? There can be many reasons for this; Let's take a look at them:</div><div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>You may have a network issue or slow internet.</li><li>The system time and date are inconsistent with QuickBooks Desktop.</li><li>Your QuickBooks application update may be considered a bug or threat by the security or firewall installed on your system.</li></ol><div>Treating these causes and removing the error is the moral of the subtitle, and this is what we will follow in our blog.</div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://blog.accountinghelpline.com/quickbooks-payroll-error/quickbooks-payroll-error-message-15240/">How do I fix error code 15240 in QuickBooks?</a></i></b></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Troubleshooting the QuickBooks Update Error</h2><div>If you want to know an easy way to fix this error, then you have come to the right place. You should check your Internet settings or your Windows date and time. Let us go through these steps in detail:</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Solution: Incompatibility of time or date on the system</h3><div>A mismatch between the date or time of your computer and browser may interfere with updating. Therefore, it is also important to update the date and time on your workstation. Here's how you can do it:</div><div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Find the system's digital clock, then right-click on it.</li><li>As soon as you right-click on the system clock, you will see Adjust Date/Time; Select it.</li><li>Now, you can change the time/date by clicking Change date and time and adjusting it to the correct and current time.</li><li>Now press OK twice.</li><li>After closing QuickBooks Desktop for this step, then reopening it for the next step, run the QuickBooks Desktop Update again.</li></ol><div>Once you've corrected the desktop's date and time, you'll be ready to update QuickBooks Desktop. If the error still persists, consider checking your Internet connection or system security settings.</div></div></div><div>Along with the troubleshooting methods for the <b>QuickBooks update error</b>, we have also discussed the causes of the error in the blog. Once you fix the error, you will be able to update QuickBooks Desktop to its latest release. If you are still facing the update issue, you are advised to contact the AC helpline professionals by calling <b>1.855.738.2784</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>You can also read: <a href="https://hackmd.io/@edwardmartinqb/how-to-convert-quickbooks-online-to-desktop-conveniently">How to Convert QuickBooks Online to Desktop?</a></b></i></div>