How to Resolve QuickBooks Error Code 12157?

Did you stumbled into Error code 12157 and unable to decide what can be done? Your search ends over here. Well, this particular error can be a result of improper installation, data connectivity issues, upgrade errors, update errors, and many more. This error is a crucial error and we recommend you to fix this error in a timely manner. Such an error belongs to 12000 error series, and could also be triggered due to the web connectivity issues with Microsoft Win32 internet. Make a note that this API is used by QuickBooks, to swiftly access the internet protocols such as FTP, HTTP, and Gopher.

You might find this error a bit tricky, considering that we have come up with this segment, where we will be talking about the triggers and solution steps to the QuickBooks error code 12157. Read ahead to unleash effective solutions to this error.

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Understanding what is QuickBooks error 12157

QuickBooks error message 12157 is a part of the 12XXX series error, as we mentioned earlier. You might come across such an error due to web connectivity issues in the Windows operating system with Microsoft Win32 internet or WinInetAPI. The QuickBooks accounting software makes use of API to run the internet protocols easily mainly FTP, HTTP, and Gopher. Such an error usually takes place when downloading or setting up updates with the software.

Signs and symptoms of QuickBooks error message 12157

Spotting the error becomes easy, once you are versed with the signs of the error. Though the list isn’t huge, but is most likely to help you in spotting the error code 12157.

• One of the basic sign can be the error code itself appearing on the screen with the warning message and crashing the current window.
• Another sign can be if the firewall settings and internet security apps are giving any sort of pop-up.
• You can also spot this issue if your system crashes for some reason.
• Or sluggish system and software is another sign of error code 12157.

What instigates the QuickBooks error 12157?

The error code 12157 in QuickBooks can be triggered by the following factors. Some of the most conspicuous ones have been listed below:

• Just in case the date or time on the system is incorrect.
• You can also face such an error if the internet and security apps crop up at the time of updating the QuickBooks desktop software.
• If there is any sort of restrictive setting of firewall and internet security applications.
• Also, if your system has multiple QuickBooks installed.

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Methods you need to Perform to fix the QuickBooks error 12157

You can perform the following methods so as to fix the QuickBooks error 12157. Let us explore the methods one by one:

Method 1: Change the internet connection

Many times, the improper internet connection settings might also end up in this type of error. In such a situation, you would have to change the internet connection setup. The steps to be followed here are as follows:

• First, you need to open the QuickBooks.
• And then navigate to the Help menu.
• Further, select the Internet connection setup.
• Also select Use my computer’s internet connection settings, so as to establish a connection when this application accesses the internet.
• You are then required to click on Next.
• The next step is to open the Advanced connection settings.
• Navigate to the Advanced tab.
• And choose the Restore advanced settings option.

• Lastly choose OK tab and then hit Done.

Method 2: Add QuickBooks and its additional processes to the exception of the firewall

Under this method, you will have to add QuickBooks to the exception of the firewall. There can be situations when the firewall or the internet security settings aren’t configured properly. You would have to ensure that ports 80 and 443 are active. In such a scenario, the following list of files should have access:

QBDBMgrN.exe	QBGDSPlugin.exe	QBLaunch.exe
QBServerUtilityMgr.exe	QBW32.exe	QuickBooksMessaging.exe
AutoBackupExe.exe	Dbmlsync.exe	DBManagerExe.exe
FileManagement.exe	FileMovementExe.exe	IntuitSyncManager.exe
QBCFMonitorService.exe	QBDBMgr.exe

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Method 3: Restoring the system

This is another method that you can opt for to restore the system. You can perform the below steps to get rid of the error successfully:

• In this particular method, you would have to click on the Start your system tab and login as System admin.
• You are then required to press Start to catch and click on all applications, accessories, and computer tools and further hit System repair option.
• Furthermore, open new window and click on the re-install my PC option, and hit Next tab.
• Later on click on Restore point and then hit Next.
• Select the Advanced system to restore the point.

• Click on Next on the confirmation window and reboot the system.

Method 4: Resetting System’s Date and Time

You would have to perform the below steps, so as to tackle out the QuickBooks payroll error 12157 with much ease. You can follow the below steps and reset the system’s date and time:

• To start off with, you need to visit the Clock present on the system’s screen.
• Then, Right click on the data (or time).
• Furthermore, you need to choose the Adjust date/ time from the list that appears after the above step.

• Now you need to select the Current date as well as time and close the screen by hitting OK tab after the Date and time has been rectified.
• Next, close the QuickBooks software and reopen the same.
• End the process by running the QuickBooks update again and inspect whether the error still lingers.

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To Sum Up!

Having reached a conclusion, we are hopeful that the solutions provided above helped you to know about the fixation of rectify the QuickBooks error code 12157. However, if by any chance this error continues to trouble you after following the above steps, then do not hesitate in speaking to our QuickBooks error support professionals and certified experts. For any other queries, comments, or concerns, call us at 1-800-761-1787.

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