How Can I Troubleshoot QuickBooks Error 12038?

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QuickBooks error code 12038 commonly arises during the download of the latest QuickBooks updates. This error is typically attributed to incorrectly set date and time, misconfigured internet settings, and various other factors. To familiarize yourself with effective strategies to fix QuickBooks error 12038, read the entire article.

 

Main Causes of QuickBooks Error 12038

The various causes of this error are:

•          Incorrectly set Date and Time.
•          Internet settings not configured to allow QuickBooks updates.
•          Firewall or antivirus software preventing server communication with QuickBooks.
•          Antivirus hindering vital QuickBooks services like Qbupdate.exe.
•          Running multiple versions of QuickBooks on the system.

 

Solutions to implement to fix QuickBooks Error 12038

Perform the following solutions to permanently resolve this QuickBooks error.

Solution 1: Reset Previous QuickBooks Updates

The procedure to reset previous updates involves clicking on the Reset Updates checkbox in the Update QuickBooks Desktop option in the Help tab.

Solution 2: Adjust System Date/Time

Incorrect date and time can fix also lay grounds for QuickBooks Error 12038.

Solution 3: Configure Internet Settings

Incorrect Internet Explorer settings may also cause this error. As such, you should do a check on the settings and modify them accordingly.

Solution 4: Terminate QuickBooks Services

Another way to fix Error code 12038 is by ending all the QuickBooks services in the Task Manager. After that, you should run QuickBooks again. That will restart the services.

Solution 5: Close Conflicting Programs

You should also close the QuickBooks processes in the Task Manager.

Solution 6: Configure Firewall

It is prudent to create a new rule in the Inbound and Outbound rule section and add QuickBooks port in that rule. This has fixed QuickBooks Error 12038 in many cases.

 

This article enumerated all the steps to root out QuickBooks Error code 12038. If you face any difficulty while trying to fix this error, just give our team of experts a call at the helpline 1-800-761-1787.