Troubleshooting Methods for QuickBooks Error 12029

QuickBooks Error 12029

QuickBooks Error 12029 is a series 12XXX error related to server connection. It QuickBooks Error 12029 is a series 12XXX error related to server connection. It 
happens when QuickBooks fails to connect to its servers while trying to update the 
Payroll. It generally occurs when the internet security program of your computer 
such as your firewall restricts QuickBooks’ access to the servers. It must be 
resolved quickly for smooth operations. In this article, we will learn about 
QuickBooks error 12029 and also the methods to troubleshoot it.

If you are still facing this error or you need any help regarding QuickBooks then 
contact us at (800)-417-5147.

Reasons causing QuickBooks error 12029

There are various reasons causing QuickBooks Error 12029. They are both internal 
as well as external reasons. Let us look at the reasons.

  1. Firewall program of your computer may block QuickBooks from accessing its servers.
  2. Misconfigured internet security settings might also cause the error.
  3. A network timeout might also prevent QuickBooks from accessing its servers thus giving the error.
  4. The inappropriate SSL setting in your browser or any internet connectivity issue

These are the reasons that can cause the QuickBooks error 12029.

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Key-points to avoid QuickBooks error 12029

Before we move on to troubleshoot the error let us see some key-points to avoid 
QuickBooks error 12029.

  1. Make sure that you have made the Internet Explorer as your default browser.
  2. You should check your internet connectivity and should also ensure that you can access secure websites such as your bank’s website on your browser.
  3. Update your QuickBooks to the latest version and also related applications such as Payroll etc.

Methods to troubleshoot QuickBooks error 12029

As we now know the different methods to avoid the error and if we still encounter 
this error then we would need to resolve it. There are different methods to 
troubleshoot QuickBooks error 12029. They are as follows:

  1. The first thing that you should do if you get this error is to correct your browser settings. Go to the ‘Tools’ option and then click on the ‘Internet Options’. You have to reach the ‘Connection Tab’ and then click on the ‘LAN Settings’. Find the ‘Automatically Detect Settings’ and leave the ‘Proxy Server’ option blank if you are not using Proxy Server.Now you have to mark SSL 2.0 and SSL 3.0 and ensure that TLS 1.2 box is also checked. The TLS 1.0 box should be unmarked.
  2. You have to change your firewall settings to grant an exception to 
    QuickBooks if the error is due to that.

Through this article, we explained to you the reasons you can get QuickBooks error 12029 and also the methods to troubleshoot it. If you want our help to resolve the error then contacts us at (800)-417-5147.

 

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