TROUBLESHOOT QUICKBOOKS UPDATE ERROR 12031 WITH QUICK METHODS

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TROUBLESHOOT QUICKBOOKS UPDATE ERROR 12031 WITH
QUICK METHODS
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• Are you facing any issues with QuickBooks error
  12031? It is one of the many QuickBooks errors
  that occur while at the payroll update stage.
  This error also appears when you refresh the
  QuickBooks software or the payroll services. This
  error can create hassle on the way of your daily
  work. Thus, in our article, we got you covered at
  this with our step-by-step methods to overcome
  this error.
• On the other hand, if you are running short on
  time or want a piece of expert advice, please
  dial 1-855-948-3646

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CAUSES BEHIND THE UPDATE ERROR 12031

• A faulty firewall might be creating inconvenience
  in the performance of the QuickBooks.
• Feeble Internet connection issue.
• Malware or virus attack.
• An incorrect SSL setting.
• Method 1 Employ the QB Connection Diagnostic
  Tool
• Download and install the QB Connection Diagnostic
  Tool.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to install it.
• Now land the tool by hitting on the desktop icon.
• Choose the option to be browsed in the Test
  Connectivity segment.
• Choose the company file that is with an issue.
• Click on the Test Connectivity button.
• It will readily begin to get repaired in some
  time.

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Method 2 Set up a solid internet connection

• Go to the QB Desktop software on your system.
• Hit on the Help tab.
• Choose the Internet Connection set up.
• Later, choose the Use my computers Internet
  connection settings to establish a connection
  when this application accesses the Internet
  option.
• Hit on the Next button and later tap on Done.
• Please remember to update your QB Desktop
  software if not done earlier.
• Method 3 Relabel the Network data file
• Go to the folder that has the QB company file
  saved.
• Locate the Network Data file. It is the file with
  a .nd extension.
• Rename the Network Data file by clicking on it.
• Add the word old at the end of the file
  extension name.

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Method 4 Update QuickBooks to its latest version

• Launch the QB Desktop then click on the Help
  menu.
• Choose the option to update the QB Desktop.
• Choose the latest version of the QB Desktop from
  the list that appeared on the screen.
• Resume your computer once the installation of the
  new version is finished.
• Method 5 Stop the malware or virus attacks
• The virus or malware considers the routine
  function of QB as corrupted so you got to either
  disable the third-party application or uninstall
  the application till the error is fixed.
• Method 6 Pattern out SSL and TLS
• Go to Internet Explorer.
• Later, go to Internet options.
• Click on the Advanced tab
• Rearrange the SSL and TSL settings.
• Lastly, click on OK button.

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• In this article, we discussed about the
  step-by-step procedure to troubleshoot the
  QuickBooks update error 12031. If the error
  persists, dial 1-855-948-3646.