How to Resolve QuickBooks Error Code 12157?

 Bumped into QuickBooks error code 12157 and unable to decide what can be done? Your search ends over here. Well, this particular error can be a result of improper installation, data connectivity issues, upgrade errors, update errors, and many more. Such an error belongs to the 12000 error series, and could also be triggered due to the web connectivity issues with Microsoft Win32 internet. Make a note that this API is used by QuickBooks, to swiftly access the internet protocols such as FTP, HTTP, and Gopher.

You might find this error a bit tricky, considering which we have come up with in this segment, where we will be talking about the triggers and solution steps to the QuickBooks error 12157.

QuickBooks error 12157 is a part of 12XXX series error, as we mentioned earlier. You might come across such an error due to web connectivity issues in the windows operating system with Microsoft Win32 internet or WinInetAPI. The QuickBooks accounting software makes use of API to run the internet protocols easily, mainly FTP, HTTP, and Gopher. Such an error usually takes place when downloading or setting up updates with the software.

However, no software is perfect, and any company producing a product will have relatively few complaints about its performance because the majority of the customers are pleased with it. In addition to this, QuickBooks has a customer service team that can be reached at any time should you encounter an issue while using the software.

Methods you need to perform to fix the QuickBooks error 12157

You can perform the following methods, so as to fix the QuickBooks error 12157. Let us explore the methods one by one:

Method 1: Change the internet connection

Many times, improper internet connection settings might also end up in this type of error. In such a situation, you would have to change the internet connection setup. The steps to be followed here are as follows:

• First, you need to open QuickBooks.
• And then navigate to the help menu.
• Further, select the internet connection setup.
• Select use my computer’s internet connection settings, so as to establish a connection when this application accesses the internet.
• You are then required to click on the next tab.
• You need to open the advanced connection settings.
• Navigate to the advanced tab.
• And choose the restore advanced settings option.
• Last but not the least, choose the ok tab and then hit done.

Method 2: Restoring the system

This is another method that you can opt for to restore the system. You can perform the below steps to get rid of the error successfully:

• In this particular method, you would have to click on the start your system tab.
• And log in as system admin.
• You are then required to press start to catch and click on all applications, accessories, computer tools, and further hit system repair options.
• Furthermore, open a new window and click on reinstall my PC option and hit the next tab.
• Later on, click on restore point and hit next. Choose the advanced system to restore the point.
• Hit next on the confirmation window.
• Lastly, reboot the system.

Method 3: Resetting system’s date and time

You would have to perform the below steps, so as to tackle the QuickBooks payroll error 12157 with much ease. You can follow the below steps and reset the system’s date and time:

• To start off with, you need to visit the clock present on the system’s screen.
• Right click the mouse later on.
• Furthermore, you need to choose the adjusted date/ time from the list that appears after the above step.
• Later on, you need to select the current date as well as time.
• And close the screen by hitting the OK tab after the date and time has been rectified.
• Moreover, you need to close the QuickBooks software.
• And reopen the same.

End the process by running the QuickBooks update again and observe whether the error still persists.

That was all that you needed to know about tackling QuickBooks error 12157. However, if by any chance this error continues to trouble you after following the above steps, then do not hesitate in speaking to our QuickBooks error support professionals and certified experts. For any other query, comments, or concerns, call QuickBooks customer service at 1-855-533-6647.