Learn How to Fix the QuickBooks Error Code 12007

by Steve M. QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor

QuickBooks error code 12007 is seen when the user tries to update QuickBooks or try to make any changes to the QB payroll service function. Another reason can be inability of accessing the internet connection using desktop. The error can appear on the screen with an error message that states “A network timeout that is preventing QuickBooks from accessing the server”. If you are also facing such an error, then reading this post till the end would surely work.

However, if there is any query, or if the user is unable to fix the QuickBooks error code 12007 even after performing the above steps, then getting in touch with our QuickBooks support team would work.

What leads to QuickBooks error code 12007?

The user can end up in such an error due to the following reasons:

One of the most common reasons can be if the SSL checkbox is removed from the internet explorer option.
Another reason can be if QuickBooks is unable to access the server due to network timeout.
The user can also experience similar issue if there is a problem for desktop to connect with the internet.

Steps to fix the QuickBooks update error 12007

The user can try fixing the QuickBooks update error 12007 by performing the steps below:

In case the error appeared when updating QuickBooks payroll:

· The user should first make sure that the internet connection is set correctly

· After that, the user will have to click on next tab and also select the advanced network settings

· Once done with that, the user should move to the display tab and go for the internet properties window.

· The next step is to verify the SSL 2.0 and 3.0 in the advanced tab

· Once done with that, the user should click on apply tab and also press ok tab.

· After that close QuickBooks and restart the system.

· End the process by trying to update QuickBooks payroll service.

With this, we come to the end of this post, where we expect that the user might be able to fix QuickBooks update error 12007. However, if there is any query remaining, then the user can contact our QuickBooks payroll error support team at 1-800-761-1787, and ask our experts to resolve the issues.