QuickBooks Desktop makes use of Winlet API (Application Programming Interface) to get efficient access to the relevant internet protocols while downloading payroll updates & QB updates.
If the internet connectivity setup is incorrect on the system, then several different errors like QuickBooks Error 12157 can crop up on the system while downloading relevant QB updates & payroll updates.
This blog has several effective step-wise resolutions for the complete elimination of this update error on the system.
Are you experiencing QuickBooks Error 12157 on the system? You can dial 1-855-856-0042 to get instant help from our QB Specialists Team.
What Are the Different Factors That Trigger ‘QB Update 12157 Error Message’?
The ‘QB Update 12157 Error Message’ pops up on the screen due to the reasons provided below:
- Invalid settings of the ‘Internet Explorer’ browser and wrong system date & time setup can provoke this error.
- Restrictive setup of ‘Windows Firewall’ can also provoke this technical glitch on the system.
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How Can ‘Payroll Update 12157 Error Code in QuickBooks’ Be Resolved?
The ‘Payroll Update 12157 Error Code in QuickBooks’ can be rectified using the methods listed below:
Method 1: Enable the ‘Advanced Settings’ within the ‘Internet Explorer’ browser to resolve this technical issue
- In this method, firstly, you have to access the ‘Internet Explorer’ browser through its icon located on the Windows Desktop toolbar, and after ‘Internet Explorer’ opens up on the screen, you will need to jump straight away to the ‘Tools’ menu.
- Thereafter, tap on the ‘Tools’ menu to instantly select the ‘Internet Options’ tab, and then you will get a separate ‘Internet Options’ window on the system’s screen.
- Afterward, just go to the newly-launched ‘Internet Options’ window to strike on the ‘Advanced’ tab, and then you will discover & click on the ‘Restore Advanced Settings’ button shown on the same window.
- At this final point, just strike the ‘Apply’ & the ‘OK’ buttons shown at the bottom of the ‘Internet Options’ window to easily enable the correct settings, following which you can move to QuickBooks to download the relevant updates.
Method 2: Access & edit the ‘System Date & Time’ setup to make it valid on your computer
- Here, you need to straight away reach the bottom-right corner of Windows Desktop where the date & time are displayed, and after that, you must right-click on the relevant box to easily select the ‘Adjust Date/Time’ option.
- Next, just shift to the newly-accessed ‘Date and Time’ window on the system’s screen so that you are able to tap on the ‘Change Date and Time’ button, and thereafter, you shall easily obtain the ‘Date and Time Settings’ window.
- At this point, you can make suitable changes in the date and time setup to make it fully valid, and after accomplishing those changes, you must strike the ‘OK’ options on both windows depicted on the computer’s screen.
- Finally, navigate back to QuickBooks Desktop to successfully access & download required payroll service updates.
You must utilize both methods explained above in the proper sequence to weed out QuickBooks Error 12157. For further guidance & help, dial 1-855-856-0042 to reach out to our QB Technical Experts Team.
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