QuickBooks Desktop software has proved to be the best accounting software to manage transactions, generate receipts, and calculate taxes. It helps people to execute their day-to-day accounting work and eliminate the paperwork.
But you might face the QuickBooks Error Code 12029 while performing any task in the QuickBooks software. There can be various trigger points of the error code 12029, which we’ll look at along with the different methods to troubleshoot the error.
What is QuickBooks Error Code 12029?
The QuickBooks Error Code 12029 is associated with the network time-out error. A network time-out error is when QuickBooks Desktop software cannot retrieve the IP address, and the connection with the servers is relatively weak. When the backend servers cannot respond to QuickBooks in the specified time interval, you will encounter the Error 12029.
There are multiple other reasons that can trigger the QuickBooks Error Code 12029; let’s look at some of them in the next heading.
Reasons behind QuickBooks Error Code 12029
Multiple reasons which you all should take care of and also cause the QuickBooks Error Code 12029 is:
- The incorrect or compromised download of the QuickBooks Payroll Update.
- Firewall and security settings prevent QuickBooks from establishing contact with the server.
- Third, your default browser might be different from Internet Explorer.
- Fourth, incorrect SSL settings can also lead to the QuickBooks Error Code 12029.
- Finally, you are not using an updated version of the QuickBooks Update.
Methods to Resolve QuickBooks Error Code 12029
Checkout these methods in order to troubleshoot the QuickBooks error code 12029:
Method 1: Test Connectivity and Settings
- First, close the QuickBooks Desktop and head to Microsoft Internet Explorer.
- Look for the “Tools” tab or simply press the “Alt” key and click on the “tools” menu.
- Next, go to the “Internet option” and search for the “Security” tab.
- In the “Security” tab window, look for the “Globe” icon and tap on it.
- Check that the “Security Level” is set to “Medium-high.”
- Now, go to the “Connections Tab.”
- If you are not using a dial-up node, opt for “Never Dial A Connection.”
- If you use a dial-up node, choose the correct Internet Service Provider.
- Click on “OK” and then head to the LAN settings.
- Tick-mark on the “Automatically Detect Settings” option.
- Look for the “Proxy Server” checkbox and later click on “OK.”
- Head to the Advanced Settings tab and hit on “Restore Advanced Settings.”
- Choose “TLS1.2” and press the “OK” button.
- Complete the process by shutting down “Internet Explorer” and restarting the system.
- Also, download and run the “TLS1.2 Utility.”
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Method 2: Cross-check the Security settings of the Antivirus and Firewall
- Wait for a few moments, and the QuickBooks File Doctor will fix all the ambiguities in the firewall.
Method 3: Install/Update the QuickBooks Security Certificate
- Right-click the QuickBooks icon on your desktop and choose the “Properties” option.
- In the “Shortcut” tab, choose “open file location.”
- Now, right-click on the QuickBooks.exe file and click on the “Properties” option.
- Opt for the “QuickBooks option” from the list and tap on the details option available under the “Digital Signatures” tab.
- Tap on the “View Certificate” option and choose the “Install Certificate” option from the General tab.
- Don’t forget to make the current user the store location in the Certificate Import Wizard window.
- Finish the installation process by hitting the “Finish” tab.
Conclusion
As we reach the end of this blog, we believe that you’ll be able to troubleshoot the QuickBooks error 12029 by following every step in the order they are mentioned under each method.
Do take care of all the reasons leading to such error to avoid future occurrences. If you face any problem while troubleshooting the error, then connect with us at the earliest or write to the QuickBooks payroll error support team at 1-800-615-2347.
