Update errors are common and can happen during various operations, affecting features like payroll. It's important to install updates for bug fixes, security, and new features. Intuit releases regular updates for QuickBooks, and troubleshooting can help solve update errors. In this article, you’ll get to know about the causes and solutions of QuickBooks Desktop Update errors. So, keep an eye till the end to resolve this error.
Causes of QuickBooks Desktop Update Errors
- QuickBooks may need to close in order to install updates if the Date and Time settings on the Windows computer are incorrect.
- Problems with internet connectivity can also cause update errors.
- The Windows Firewall may prevent critical updates for QuickBooks from being installed.
- Having more than one installation of QuickBooks Desktop on a Windows computer can lead to update issues.
- Restrictive internet security settings can also cause problems with updating QuickBooks.
- Errors in updating the application may occur due to a corrupted file on the Windows computer.
- An outdated Windows Operating System could be the reason for QuickBooks not updating.
- Problems with digital signatures can also cause issues with updating QuickBooks.
Methods to Fix QuickBooks Desktop Update Errors
In order to resolve the QuickBooks desktop update errors, follow the below given methods:
Method 1: Verify date and time settings
- Check that the date and time displayed on your system are accurate.
- If they are not, right-click on the date and time at the lower right corner of your desktop screen and select "Adjust Date and Time".
- Uncheck the "Set the Time Automatically" slider box and click "Change" under "Change the date and time settings".
- Set the correct date and time and ensure that the "Set the Time Zone Automatically" option is enabled.
- Click "Change" and close the Date and Time window.
- Open QuickBooks and attempt to download the updates again.
Method 2: Confirm and set up your Internet Connection
- Open Internet Explorer and go to a safe website you regularly visit, such as intuit.com.
- If you can't access the website or receive an error message like "Unable to Connect to the Internet," contact your IT person or support for assistance. If the website loads successfully, move on to the next troubleshooting step.
- Open QuickBooks Desktop and click on the Help tab. Then, click on Internet Connection Setup.
- Click on "Use my computer's internet connection settings to establish a connection when this application accesses the Internet."
- Click Next and select Advanced Connection Settings.
- Click on "Restore Advanced Settings" under the Advanced tab.
- Click OK and then Done.
