QuickBooks Error 12152: Effective Methods to Terminate

QuickBooks payroll function is one of the most used features of the application. To run the function correctly, users need to download regular updates and maintenance releases. Issues while doing the same can trigger the QuickBooks error 12152 on the screen. This error code can arise due to many possible reasons, like issues with the internet connection. If you are getting the QuickBooks error code 12152, you can use the methods provided in this article to terminate it effectively.

If you are unable to perform the steps or resolve the error code on your own, you can reach out to us at 1-855-856-0042  to get assistance from our team of QB experts.

Possible Triggers for the QuickBooks Desktop Error 12152

QuickBooks error message 12152 can arise due to the following common reasons –

1. Your QuickBooks Desktop is not running correctly, or the application has become outdated/obsolete.
2. QuickBooks is unable to fetch the information regarding your license data, which is interrupting the payroll update process.
3. There are internet connectivity issues in the application, which are causing the update process to stop in between.
4. Windows registry issues can also trigger the payroll error code, or the registry files might be corrupted.
5. There is sudden power failure while running the QB payroll updates, which is making it unsuccessful.

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Ways to Eliminate the QuickBooks Connection Error 12152

QuickBooks payroll error 12152 can be easily fixed by using the solutions given below –

Solution 1 – Restore your PC to an Earlier Build from the All Programs Section

If you want to address the QB error code 12152, you need to restore your PC to the previous version.

1. Use your administrative credentials to sign in to your system and click on the Windowsicon to go to the All Programs
2. Further, select Accessoriesand then navigate to the System Tools menu to choose to perform a System Restore.
3. Select “Restore my computer to an earlier time” and hit the Nextbutton to select a location/ point/ folder to restore the previous version.
4. Click on Nextagain to trigger a confirmation text on the screen and allow the program to complete the restore process.

Solution 2 – Reinstall and Repair QuickBooks from the Control Panel

You can repair the QB application by accessing the control panel to run the payroll updates successfully.

1. Go to the Control Panelfrom the Start menu and click Programs and Features in the panel Window to choose to Uninstall a Program.
2. Select the current QuickBooks version from the list to remove it and reinstall it through any official source or an authentic CD.
3. Go where you have downloaded the QuickBooks file and choose the exeoption to follow the instructions, and keep clicking Next to read the software licensing agreements.
4. Enter the information related to the Product keyand License number and choose the Scan option to run a complete scan, and end by selecting the Repair All

Conclusion

You can use the solutions given in this blog to address the QuickBooks error 12152. If the issue persists, you can reach out to us at 1-855-856-0042  to get assistance from our technical support team.

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