How to fix the QuickBooks error code 12038?

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Want to know the fixes to QuickBooks error code 12038? If yes, then make sure to read the post till the end. his error generally appears while at the time of updating QuickBooks desktop to the latest release. A pop-up message will appear before you as “Failed to download the update”. But you need not to worry as the fix for this error is quite simple. There can be other reasons causing such an error, which we will be elaborating on later in this post. Thus, if you are interested in knowing more, make sure to read the post till the end. Or contact our experts at 1-844-521-0490, and they will provide you with immediate support services.

Causes for QuickBooks Error Code 12038

The possible causes for QuickBooks error code 12038 are:

•     Incorrect date or time updated on the system.

•     Internet connection settings are not set up correctly.

•     QuickBooks services are being blocked by the security of firewall software.

•     Multiple versions of QuickBooks are installed on one system.

Steps to fix the issue

The user can try fixing the error by ensuring that the Internet Connection Settings are correct:

•     At first, you need to click on the web browser and visit the official website of your bank such as chase.com, etc. If you are unable to open the website, it is recommended that you can connect with your Internet Service Provider(ISP) once.

•     If you are able to open the bank’s website, please do the following:

•     Open QuickBooks Desktop

•     Go to Help > Internet Connection Setup

•     Choose my computer’s Internet connection settings to establish a connection when this application accesses the Internet.

•     Click Next

•     Click on Advanced Connection Settings

•     Choose Advanced tab, select Restore advanced settings

•     Click Apply and OK

•     Click Done

•     Close QuickBooks Desktop

•     Now you can again try to open the software and go for installing the updates.

By the end of the post, the user might be able to get rid of the issue successfully by performing the set of steps mentioned in above. If in case the user continues to face the issue, then in that contacting our professionals at QuickBooks Toll-Free Number +1-844-521-0490 is recommended. We are a team of technically sound experts who work round the clock to provide expert assistance.