How to fix QuickBooks Error 12029 Error on Windows or Mac?

Posted by Joey Williams
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Jan 30, 2024
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Trying to work on your QuickBooks accounting software but ended up in some sort of issue? Well, you might end up in QuickBooks error code 12029 when QuickBooks fails to access the server. Such an error occurs due to timed out request caused due to internet latency or when QuickBooks blocked by the firewall. Being one of the QuickBooks 12000 series error, the causes of QuickBooks error code 12029 can be same as the others.

You might come across QuickBooks error code 12029, due to a handful of reasons, which we have tried to scribble in this segment. Get a better grip of such an error, by going through this segment, or you can connect with our tech professionals using our support line.

 

What instigates QuickBooks error code 12029?

You can bump into such an error due to the below stated reasons:

  • External causes
    • Internet security or the firewall blocking QuickBooks to access the server
    • Or incorrect SSL settings
    • Dropped internet packets
    • Another reason can be if the network timeout during QuickBooks payroll download request
  • Internal causes
    • One of the basic causes can be if QuickBooks connectivity issues appear
    • Or if the QuickBooks update gets timed out
    • Also, if the software is blocked from accessing the server

 

Solutions to fix the QuickBooks error code 12029

You can perform the below stated set of steps to fix the QuickBooks error code 12029:

Method 1: Updating QuickBooks

  • You need to select help and click on internet connection setup.
  • Select the option use my computer’s internet connection settings to establish a connection when this application accesses the internet.
  • Click on next tab and choose done.
  • Furthermore, try updating QuickBooks
    • QuickBooks 2008 and newer version: select help tab and select update QuickBooks.
    • You now have to click on update now tab.
    • QB 2008 and older versions: click on file option and click on update QuickBooks.
    • Click on update now tab.

 

Method 2: Fixing local system and internet glitches and fix internal QuickBooks desktop errors

  • Herein, try updating system.
  • Update QuickBooks desktop.
  • Check the internet latency to verify if there are any dropped internet packets.
  • Upgrade the internet explorer to 11.0 and set it as your default browser.
  • Correct SSL settings and TLS 1.2 must be enabled.
  • You now have to configure internet firewall and internet security to allow QuickBooks connections.
  • Reboot the system and try updating again.

 

Going through this segment will surely help you in chucking off the QuickBooks error 12029. However, if you are still unable to rectify such an error, then in that case connect with us directly on our QuickBooks error support helpline i.e., 1-800-615-2347.

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