# Instant Approaches to Fix If QuickBooks is Not Updating ![Instant Approaches to Fix If QuickBooks is Not Updating](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/rk1v7YnlWx.png) <p>Are you tired of facing QuickBooks update issues? If yes, this blog is for you. The page clearly elaborates on the reasons why <b>QuickBooks update is not working</b>. For instance, things considered to be the triggering factors are broken files, incorrect date and time settings, lack of admin permissions, and many others. Moreover, this gets triggered when you use an older QB.</p><p><span class="cf0">Consequently, <b><a href="https://blog.accountinghelpline.com/quickbooks-desktop-issues/quickbooks-wont-open/">QuickBooks won’t open</a></b>, but you don’t need to worry; we have got it covered in this post. It includes several segments to provide a list of causes and practical solutions to resolve them. Get deeper into the guide and get your QB back to its working state.</span></p><p><span class="cf0"><b><i></i></b></span></p><blockquote><b><i>In case you are unsure whether you will be able to resolve this issue on your own, give a call to 1.855.738.2784 and connect with our QB experts. </i></b></blockquote><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span class="cf0">Possible Reasons Why QB Fails to Update</span></h2><div><span class="cf0">The following are some factors that might be responsible for QuickBooks not updating and delaying your business workflow.</span></div><div><span class="cf0"><p class="pf0"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span class="cf0">The primary reason behind this can be the use of an older version of the application.</span></li><li><span class="cf0">It can be due to a lack of admin permissions that don’t allow you to update QB.</span></li><li><span class="cf0">This may be due to incorrect date and time settings.</span></li><li><span class="cf0">It is because the antivirus programs are blocking QB from getting updates.</span></li><li><span class="cf0">Broken files in QB may cause it.</span></li></ol><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span class="cf0">Practical Ways to Implement If QuickBooks is Not Updating</span></h2><div><span class="cf0"></span></div><p></p><p class="pf0"><span class="cf0">You have been given some ways to troubleshoot the phenomenon that the QuickBooks update is not working. See how to implement them:</span></p><p class="pf0"><span class="cf0"></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span class="cf0">Solution 1: Configure system date and time settings</span></h3><div><span class="cf0"><p class="pf0"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span class="cf0">Right-click on the system clock.</span></li><li><span class="cf0">Choose <b>Adjust Date/Time</b>.</span></li><li><span class="cf0">Tap on <b>Change date and time</b>.</span></li><li><span class="cf0">Mention the current date and time and move to the next step.</span></li><li><span class="cf0">Click <b>OK</b> two times.</span></li><li><span class="cf0">Close and open QuickBooks again.</span></li><li><span class="cf0">Try to update the QB once more.</span></li></ol><div></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span class="cf0">Solution 2: Verify the internet connection settings</span></h3><div><span class="cf0"><p class="pf0"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span class="cf0">Go to the <b>Help</b> menu.</span></li><li><span class="cf0">Choose <b>Internet Connection Setup</b>.</span></li><li><span class="cf0">Tap on the message that says <b>Use my computer's Internet connection settings to establish a connection when this application accesses the Internet</b>.</span></li><li><span class="cf0">Click <b>Next</b>.</span></li><li><span class="cf0">Choose <b>Advanced Connection Settings</b>.</span></li><li><span class="cf0">Head to the <b>Advanced</b> tab.</span></li><li><span class="cf0">Choose <b>Restore Advanced Settings</b>.</span></li><li><span class="cf0">Choose <b>OK</b>, followed by <b>Done</b>.</span></li><li><span class="cf0">Try to update QuickBooks Desktop.</span></li></ol><div></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span class="cf0">Solution 3: Check firewall settings</span></h3><div><span class="cf0"><p class="pf0"><span class="cf0">This issue may occur due to internet security or firewall settings. Thus, you need to configure their settings.</span></p><p class="pf0"><span class="cf0">For this, ports 80 and 443 must be turned on and provide access to the following files.</span></p><p class="pf0"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span class="cf0">AutoBackupExe.exe</span></li><li><span class="cf0">Dbmlsync.exe</span></li><li><span class="cf0">DBManagerExe.exe</span></li><li><span class="cf0">FileManagement.exe</span></li><li><span class="cf0">FileMovementExe.exe</span></li><li><span class="cf0">IntuitSyncManager.exe</span></li><li><span class="cf0">QBCFMonitorService.exe</span></li><li><span class="cf0">QBDBMgr.exe</span></li><li><span class="cf0">QBDBMgrN.exe</span></li><li><span class="cf0">QBGDSPlugin.exe</span></li><li><span class="cf0">QBLaunch.exe</span></li><li><span class="cf0">QBServerUtilityMgr.exe</span></li><li><span class="cf0">QBW32.exe</span></li><li><span class="cf0">QuickBooksMessaging.exe</span></li></ol><p></p><p class="pf0"></p><p class="pf0"><span class="cf0">If the above ports are used by some other processes, then QB Database Server Manager uses a fallback port, which is 56719.</span></p><p class="pf0"><span class="cf0"></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span class="cf0">The Last Line</span></h2><div><span class="cf0">In the end, we have discussed the reasons why <b>QuickBooks is not updating</b>. Moreover, you have been given a couple of solutions to get rid of the issue. For more information, give a ring to&nbsp;<span class="cf0"><b>1.855.738.2784</b></span>&nbsp;and connect with a QB Pro Advisor. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="cf0"><b><i>You can also read: <a href="https://hackmd.io/@markwilliam8506/resolve-quickbooks-server-busy-error-fast-with-proven-steps">How to Fix QuickBooks Server Busy Error?</a></i></b></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div>