Fixation of QuickBooks Error Code 12157 Using 4 Simple Methods

Want to fix QuickBooks error code 12157 effectively? Read this blog post till the end and perform the provided troubleshooting steps that are sure to help. QuickBooks error code 12157 belongs to error code 12000 series and occurs due to connectivity issues in Windows OS with Microsoft Win 32 Internet (also known as WinInetAPI). This error usually occurs while downloading or setting up QuickBooks updates.

You can perform the steps provided in this blog post to fix QuickBooks error code 12157 or contact us and seek assistance from our certified technicians.

What causes QuickBooks error code12157?

• Firewall and other Internet security application settings are causing connectivity issues.
• Two or more variations of QuickBooks program of the same year are installed on the same device.
• Internet or security application settings may also cause Error 12157 QuickBooks to crop up while updating QuickBooks Desktop.

How to fix QuickBooks update error code 12157?

You will be released to learn that almost no technical knowledge is required to perform the troubleshooting steps provided below.

Method 1: Verify the Internet Connection Settings

·         Test if your Internet connection is secure by opening the web page of Chase bank.

·         If you are unable to access the website of the bank, your Internet connection is not secured and you won’t be allowed to update the QuickBooks program (contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for support).

·         If you are able to access the Chase banking page, perform the steps as given below:

·         Go to the Help menu and select Internet Connection Setup.

·         Select the Use my computer’s Internet connection settings in order to establish a connection when this application accesses the Internet.

·         Click Next and then select the Advanced Connection Settings.

·         Select the Restore Advanced Settings and then OK and Done.

·         Update your QuickBooks Desktop.

Method 2: Restore Advanced Settings

·         Close QuickBooks windows.

·         Open Internet Explorer and click on the Tools tab in Menu Bar.

·         Go to Internet Settings and select the Advanced tab.

·         Select Restore Advanced settings tab and close the window.

·         Check if the issue has been fixed.

·         Move on to the next step if QuickBooks error code 12157 persists.

Method 3: Check Internet security and Windows Firewall configuration

For QuickBooks to run appropriately and avoid 12000 series errors and other errors, it’s necessary that you check and set Internet security and Windows Firewall configuration straight.

Place the appropriate firewall ports with the right version of the QuickBooks Desktop:

·         QuickBooksMessaging.exe

·         QBServerUtilityMgr.exe

·         QBGDSPlugin.exe

·         QBDBMgr.exe

·         IntuitSyncManager.exe

·         FileManagement.exe

·         Dbmlsync.exe

·         AutoBackupExe.exe

·         DBManagerExe.exe

·         FileMovementExe.exe

·         QBCFMonitorService.exe

·         QBDBMgrN.exe

·         QBLaunch.exe

·         QBW32.exe

Method 4: Restore the System

·         Login to QuickBooks with Admin ID and password.

·         Press the Windows key on your keyboard and select All Programs.

·         Select Accessories followed by pressing System Tools.

·         Press System Restore option and then open a new window.

·         Click on Reinstall this PC and press the Next button.

·         Select System Restore point and click the Next button.

·         Click advanced system and restore your computer to that point.

·         Press Next at the bottom of the confirmation window and restart your computer.

This brings us to the end of this blog post. We hope you find the information on this page helpful. In case QuickBooks error code 12157 is still unresolved or reappears later, you can contact our team of certified QuickBooks enterprise support experts at 1-800-761-1787 for advanced solutions.