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How to Fix QuickBooks Desktop Critical Update Error?


Encountering errors when updating QuickBooks Desktop 2023 is a common occurrence in the QuickBooks community. These error codes come in different forms and with different notifications. Some of the most common QuickBooks Desktop critical update errors subsume QuickBooks Error 404, Error code 6190, Error 12xxx series, and QB Error 15xxx series. This article will go into greater depths to fix these errors to make sure update process a success.


Major causes behind the QuickBooks Desktop Update Errors

Some of the principle causes include:

  • Poor internet connectivity while updating QuickBooks

  • The date and time may be incorrect on the system

  • Incorrect internet settings

  • Windows O/S out of date.

  • Erroneous or incompatible digital signature certificate


How to Root Out QuickBooks Desktop Update Errors?

Some common resolutions for the QuickBooks desktop update errors are discussed below:

Fix 1: Rectifying System Date and Time

At first the user should check if the system date and time are exactly matching the current date/time. If there is any deviation, the user needs to right-click the date and time tab, and then proceed by clicking on Adjust date/time option.


System Date and Time Settings
  • Soon after, make necessary corrections to the date and time, and also correct the Time zone.

  • Afterwards, hit on Apply, and then Ok.

  • Try the update process once again by running QuickBooks and opting for Update QuickBooks Desktop option from the Help tab.


Fix 2: Restoring the Advanced Internet Settings

Some mismatch in the internet settings might be inciting the update issues. In this context, users are required to run QuickBooks, and then tap on the Help tab.

  • Herein, go with the Internet Connection Setup option and then follow up by choosing Use my computers Internet Connection settings to establish a connection when the application accesses the internet.

internet connection setup
  • Upon choosing the above option, the user should click on Next, and then opt for the Advanced connection Settings.

  • Following that, tap on the Restore Advanced Settings option in the Advanced tab.

Restore advanced settings Image
  • Thereafter, hit on Ok, and finally click on Done.


Fix 3: Delete Any Other QuickBooks Version on the System

In various instances, QB users install multiple copies of the accounting software on their system. This is also a major factor that can lead to various update-related issues within QuickBooks. As such, it is highly recommended that you only conform to a single version of the QuickBooks software and uninstall all the other versions. Afterward, re-attempt to update the QuickBooks Desktop to check if the issue was resolved.


Fix 4: Use Quick Fix My Program Feature

This is a composite feature that can fix diversified error codes confronted by users when they try to update QuickBooks Desktop. The steps to use the feature are:

  • In the beginning, the user needs to first download QuickBooks Tool Hub from the website of Intuit.

  • Once done with that, the subsequent step requires installing the tool and running the same.

QuickBooks Tool Hub Icon
  • Follow up by advancing to the Program Problems tab. Herein, the user should find the Quick Fix My Feature tab. Just click on this tab to allow the tool to fix any major update issues in QuickBooks.

Run Quick Fix My Program Screenshot

Summing Up!

This blog uncovered the different fixes related to QuickBooks Desktop 2023 Update Errors. If you want technical guidance, just contact out QuickBooks desktop error support experts at the helpline i.e., 1-800-615-2347.


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