QuickBooks Error 12045 – Desktop Update Error

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1 QuickBooks Error 12045 – Desktop Update Error
2 Why does QuickBooks Error 12045 Occur?
3 How to Fix QuickBooks Error 12045?

When the user is trying to update the QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release. QuickBooks Error 12045 pops up on the screen stating “failed to download the update: Error 12045. QuickBooks error 12045 is a common QuickBooks desktop update error. There can be various reasons for the cause of this error. QuickBooks desktop update errors can appear as various specific error codes:

QuickBooks error 12045
QuickBooks error 12157
QuickBooks error 12038
QuickBooks error 12037

Why does QuickBooks Error 12045 Occur?

There are different root causes of error 12045. Some of them are mentioned below:

Incorrect date & time settings
Update File damaged
QuickBooks cannot connect to Intuit Server
Firewall not configured
Multiple Desktop versions of QuickBooks
Internet Connection settings

How to Fix QuickBooks Error 12045?

There are different troubleshooting steps in order to resolve QuickBooks update error 12045. For information on specific errors, get in touch with the technical support executive. Perform the below-mentioned troubleshooting steps for error 12045.

Solution 1: Check Date & Time on Computer to Resolve error 12045

Right-click on the clock on the desktop taskbar
Click on Adjust Date/Time.
Select Change date and time
Set the correct time & date if it is incorrect
Choose Ok
Close and reopen QuickBooks Desktop
Run the update of QuickBooks Desktop again

Solution 2: Change Internet Connection Settings to Resolve Desktop Update Error 12045

Open QuickBooks Desktop
Go to the help section
Select Internet Connection Setup
Select Use my computer’s Internet connection settings to establish a connection when this application accesses the Internet
Click on Next
Click on Advanced Connection Settings
Locate Restore Advanced Settings & Click on ok
Close QuickBooks Desktop & reopen
Try to Update QuickBooks Desktop again

Solution 3: Configure Firewall Settings to ensure QuickBooks Update

Make sure in your firewall settings, Port 80 & Port 443 are enabled. Access is provided to QuickBooks files:

IntuitSyncManager.exe
QBCFMonitorService.exe
QBDBMgr.exe
QBDBMgrN.exe
QBGDSPlugin.exe
QBLaunch.exe
QBServerUtilityMgr.exe
QBW32.exe
AutoBackupExe.exe
Dbmlsync.exe
DBManagerExe.exe
FileManagement.exe

If you are not aware of how to configure firewall security settings in your system. Get in touch with a support representative.

Contact QuickBooks Support To Resolve QuickBooks Error 12045

If the above troubleshooting steps do not resolve the error 12045. Get in touch with QuickBooks error 12045 and get an instant resolution with the help of a QuickBooks expert. Dial QuickBooks error support phone number +1888-727-4587 for secure remote support.