Troubled by QuickBooks update error 12045 and unable to find the right fix? Well, this is where you need professional guidance, and to make sure that you treat the error the right way, here we are with this segment sharing the quick fixes and other necessary information about this error. Talking about the QuickBooks error 12045, it falls under the 12xxx-error series and is definitely treatable. The glitch usually shows up when you make an attempt to update QuickBooks to the latest version. One of the most common reasons behind the occurrence of this particular issue can be if the internet connection isn’t configured well, or if the time settings in your desktop aren’t configured well. You might end up in this error with a warning message on the screen: “Failed to download the update: Error 12045”. This particular error is often termed as QuickBooks update error and needs to be fixed immediately to avoid any further issues with the software performance. 

To help you tackle this error easily, we have curated this particular piece of information sharing the complete details about how you can deal with this QuickBooks error message 12045, its quick fixes and what actually causes this issue. Thus, to learn further stick around this segment carefully till the end.

What causes QuickBooks error 12045?

There are a bunch of factors that can drag you into this particular error, which we have tried to discuss below. Let us have a look:

  • One of the basic reasons can be incorrect date and time settings of your system, as we mentioned earlier.
  • You can further come across such an error, if there are multiple versions of QuickBooks in your system.
  • Or if folder permissions are incorrect for the QuickBooks installation directory.
  • You can also end up in such an error if the hosting configuration file has been damaged or corrupted.
  • Another possible reason behind the occurrence of this issue can be if the internet connection is hindering your software connection.
  • Or if you are using an outdated version of QuickBooks, then such an error can show up on your screen.
  • Or if the company file itself is damaged.
  • You can come across this issue if there is some sort of server issue.
  • The firewall settings or poor Internet connection may be causing this update error.

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Effective methods to resolve QuickBooks error 12045

You can surely shun off the QuickBooks error 12045. All you need is to perform the right set of steps. And here are the measures that you can perform:

Solution 1: Update Date and Time Settings

It is important that you check the computer’s date and time settings, in order to ascertain that they are correct.

  • You need to open the Control panel on the system and further click on Date and time.
System-Date-and-Time-to-The-Present
  • Also, verify that the Date and time are set properly and then adjust them if required.
  • You are then required to repair QuickBooks installation, if you find your Date and time settings to be perfect.
  • Adjust the time and time one to the correct one.
  • Hit on Apply and then click on Ok.
  • Now, close this window and open QuickBooks Desktop.
  • If you are still facing the issue, then scroll down to the methods below and understand the further fixes.

Solution 2: Use the SFC/scannow command

  • Open the Command Prompt from the Start menu.
  • After that type ‘SFC/scannow’ and press Enter key.
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  • Once the scan process is complete, try to update QuickBooks desktop.

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Solution 3: Verify the internet connection settings

Configure the internet settings by following the directions given below:

  • The very first step here is to click on Start tab and also head to Control panel.
  • Once done with that, click on the Change adapter settings.
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  • Also, verify that there is no red X displayed on the Network icon.
  • After that, right-click the icon and choose Diagnose.
  • The Network connection repair wizard will start to fix the issue.
  • Head to the Network and sharing center and also click on the Internet options.
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  • You will then have to then head to the LAN settings under the Connections tab.
  • Also, verify that the Automatically detect settings and then use a proxy server for your LAN options aren’t checked.
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  • In case they are, you will have to uncheck them and also click on OK tab.
  • After that exit out of all the open windows and reboot QuickBooks to check if the error is still showing up.

Solution 4: Reset Internet Settings

  • Under this solution, head to Internet Connection Setup.
  • Then go to the Advanced Connection Settings.
  • Hit on Advanced and choose Restore advanced settings.
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  • Once done, hit on Apply and Ok.
  • Lastly, try to update your software once again.

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Solution 5: Configure firewall settings

  • You need to first type Control panel then choose the same.
  • After that, click on the System and security.
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  • Also, click on Windows firewall.
  • If asked to, click on Yes to continue and allow the program.
  • Furthermore, you need to click on Change settings.
  • Once done with that, find QuickBooks in the list of programs and also ensure that both options are checked next to it.
  • You now have to click on Add program.
  • Also, click on Browse tab and head to the C:\ProgramsFiles\Intuit\QuickBooks20xx\qbw32.exe
  • Now, click on Open and then Add tab.
  • Hit OK again and close the Windows firewall settings window.
  • Additionally, you can put Port 80 & Port 443 corresponding to QuickBooks in the firewall advanced settings corresponding to the following executable files:
    • QBW32.exe
    • QBCFMonitorService.exe
    • FileManagement.exe
    • QBDBMgr.exe
    • IntuitsyncManager.exe
    • QBDBMgrN.exe
    • QBGDSPlugin.exe
    • QBLaunch.exe
    • AutoBackupExe.exe
    • Dbmlsync.exe
    • QBServerUtilityMgr.exe
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Solution 6: Reset the previous update of QuickBooks

This last solution requires you to check-mark the Reset updates option in the update QuickBooks window. To make things easier for you, go with these steps:

  • Run QuickBooks Desktop.
  • Now, click on the Help tab.
  • Herein, click on the option to Update QuickBooks Desktop.
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  • Next, select Update Now tab.
  • Then check-mark the Reset Update before clicking on Get Updates.
Update QuickBooks desktop (Screenshot)

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Solution 7: Remove all other installation of QuickBooks

  • You need to head to the Control panel and further click on Program and features.
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  • Once done with that, find all the duplicate or multiple versions of installed QuickBooks.
  • Choose them one by one.
  • You now have to click on Uninstall/change option to delete all the installation of QuickBooks from the system.
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  • The next step is to perform the onscreen steps to Uninstall QuickBooks.
  • After you have uninstalled all the QuickBooks-related files, then simply restart the system and also reinstall QuickBooks.
  • Try updating the software and check if you still face the same issue or not.

Summing Up!

Getting rid of QuickBooks error code 12045 isn’t that difficult. However, if you aren’t an accounting professional and finding it difficult to deal with this issue, then we suggest you to connect with our technical team right away. Get on a call with our QuickBooks payroll support team at +1-800-761-1787, and get answers to your queries immediately.

With an experience of more than a decade, we, at qbsenterprisesupport have catered to clients across the globe and have made remarkable steps in the direction of making the QuickBooks experience seamless and error-free for you.

FAQs

What is QuickBooks Error 12045?

It is an error during the “update operation” in QuickBooks.

Which tools can fix Error code 12045?

Tools like QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool and Quick Fix My Program tool are available in the QuickBooks Tool Hub. These can fix Error 12045.

What to do if update errors keep coming?

In such a case, try updating manually in the “Safe mode”. Just download the update file from the Intuit website and install it.

 

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