An effective way to fix QuickBooks error 12002
                     QuickBooks error 12002: A step-by-
step guide to fix it!
Did you experience the QuickBooks error 12002 when downloading 
the QuickBooks updates or payroll? This error can come up on your 
desktop when your QuickBooks cannot connect to the internet. So 
make sure you are in good internet connection while performing 
the updates. Apart from this, several other causes can also be the 
root cause of the error, which we will also discuss in this blog later. 
Are you also stuck with a similar error in your QuickBooks? Do not 
panic; refer to the solutions below and try to fix this error.
Do you need some assistance from our experts in fixing the 
QuickBooks error 12002 from your desktop? If yes, call them now 
on 1.855.738.2784 and speak to the experts directly. Take their 
assistance in resolving this payroll error.

Know the causes behind the QuickBooks 
desktop error 12002
• The error can show up when not using internet explorer as the 
default browser.
• Any errors when you install QuickBooks desktop can also be the 
cause of this error.
• If any antivirus program is blocking the internet access for your 
QuickBooks, the QuickBooks desktop error 12002 can come up.
• This error can also trigger if there are some issues in the 
configuration of internet explorer settings.
Steps to eliminate the QuickBooks payroll 
update error 12002 from your desktop
You can refer to the steps below and implement them on your desktop to 
eliminate the QuickBooks payroll update error 12002 from your system.
Solution: Revisit the settings of internet 
explorer
• Access internet explorer once you close QB.
• Choose tools and internet options, or press Alt if you cannot locate 
tools.
• Pick the globe icon in the security tab and see if the security level is no 
higher than medium-high.
• Now choose Never dial a connection from the connection tab, and if you 
do not utilize the dial-up node, choose the correct ISP.
• Heading forward, tap on ok. Review if the automatically detected 
settings are chosen in the LAN settings.
• See if the use of a proxy server box is clear.
• If you choose ‘use a proxy server,’ write down the address and port 
number.
• Review if the port is not 80; leave the Use a Proxy Server option 
unchecked.
• Clear the checkbox if the port is 80 for testing purposes.
• Tap on ok and choose Restore advanced settings in the advanced 
tab. Look for USE TLS 1.2 in the settings and check if it is selected.
• At last, click on ok, shut down internet explorer, and then start your 
pc again.
Conclusion!
Now that you have the solution to fix this error, you can quickly 
rectify the QuickBooks error 12002. You can also contact our 
QuickBooks professionals if you are still stuck with this error on your 
desktop. With years of experience dealing with these bugs, our QB 
experts can help you fix this error from your desktop. Ring them 
on 1.855.738.2784 now.