Causes and Solution for the QuickBooks Error Code 12031

QuickBooks Error generally appears when the user tries to update the desktop version of QuickBooks or some of its features. QuickBooks Error 12031 happens due to network time out, external technical or functional issues, incomplete download, IP address not found, firewall or internet settings creating a blockage, etc. As a result, you cannot access the server and might encounter internet connection issues. The client subsequently would not have the capacity to get to the server and a general web association error might be encountered. In this article, we shall look into the reasons for QuickBooks Error Code 12031 and ways to resolve it. 

Reasons that you might be encountering QuickBooks Error Code 12031

• Several times your Internet works on alternate connections, and this stops proper software working and leads to QuickBooks Error  Code 12031 while you work on to update QuickBooks and its features
• If the server is taking too long to respond on a particular command and then this causes the software to stop responding, which can also lead to QuickBooks Error 12031.
• In case the Internet Explorer is not the default browser then this might restrict the software functioning properly and causes errors.
• Several times the internet or firewall security settings will block connection or pages required for the software to download an update.

Getting rid of QuickBooks Update Error 12031

If The Error Code Occurred While Updating QuickBooks Software

1. Run the Internet Explorer and open the Internet Connection Settings.
2. If the Use My Computer’s Internet Connection To Establish Connection is selected and it is the same as your system’s connection, then all you need to do is click on Next.
3. Tap on Save and close the Internet Explorer and all other irrelevant processes that might be running.
4. Try to update QuickBooks again and see if 12031 Error is resolved.

Run QuickBooks Updates in Windows Safe Mode

1. By pressing Windows + R keys on your keyboard and then type in MSConfig.
2. Click on OK or press Enter on the keyboard to open Windows System Configuration Window.
3. Navigate to the Boot tab and under the Boot Options unmark the Safe Boot choice.
4. Click on Apply and then hit OK to save the changes.
5. Restart your computer, and this time the system will boot in safe mode.
6. Once the system is started in Safe Mode, try to run the payroll update once again. See if the 12031 error is resolved. 

If The Error Code Occurred While Updating Payroll Services

1. Run the Internet Explorer and open the Internet Connection Settings.
2. Click on the Internet Properties and then navigate to the Advanced tab.
3. Ensure that the Use SSL 2.0 is selected and if it is not marked then, select it.
4. Click on Apply & OK
5. Close the Internet Explorer and all other irrelevant processes.
6. Try to update the QuickBooks Payroll tax table again.

The solutions listed above are good enough to get you out of QuickBooks Error Code 12031. In certain cases, if you still get hampered by the error it is advisable to take professional help by calling QuickBooks ProAdvisors team at (844)-888-4666.