Strategies for Rectifying QuickBooks Critical Update Errors

Being a QuickBooks user, you must be well aware about the importance of the updating the software. But this operation can be affected by various forms of error codes including Error 15xxx, Error code 1603, QuickBooks Payroll update PS038, etc. These errors can be sometimes bit difficult to solve. Through this blog we will focus on the multiple methods that you can use to troubleshoot QuickBooks critical update errors. Thus, keep read on!

What causes QuickBooks Critical Update Errors?

These critical update errors can be caused in QuickBooks due to a various type of reasons. The most common ones are discussed below:

• Having Multiple QuickBooks versions on the system
• QuickBooks installer is corrupted.
• Incorrect date and time on the system.
• Conflicting program running during the update process.
• Internet settings are incorrectly configured.
• Windows Firewall preventing the update processes.

Different fixes for QuickBooks Desktop Update Errors

Go through the following troubleshooting fixes to get the various QuickBooks critical update errors fixed in no time.

Fix 1: Restore Internet settings

Revert back the internet settings to before. The process to do it is:

• The very first step is to open the internet web browser.
• After that, move to some website to check the internet connection. If the website opens fine, then move ahead.
• Now, run QuickBooks Desktop and then click on the Help tab.
• And then click on Internet Connection Setup.

• Later on, choose the opt to allow the program to connect to the Internet.
• And further, move to the Advanced settings and opt for the default settings by clicking on the Restore Advanced Settings option.

• Lastly, hit on Ok button and end the process by clicking on Done.

Fix 2: Configure QuickBooks Database Manager

• Under this process, you need to first, click on Windows Start button.
• Hereafter, you need to open QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
• Followed by, head to the Port Monitor.

• Thereafter, type in the port number for the version of QuickBooks Desktop on the system.
• Lastly, run QuickBooks and try the update again.

Fix 3: Change system Date and Time to the current

The process to fix the date and time involves the following steps:

• Firstly, you need to take a look at the time and date on the taskbar. If it shows a deviation, then right- click on it.
• Further, proceed to Adjust Date/Time option.
• Now make the required changes and then tap on Ok.
• Also, hit a click on Time Zone and choose the correct one.

• Followed by hitting on Apply button and then click on Ok. This will save the changes and will also close the window.

Fix 4: Configure the Firewall settings

• You need to first click on Start and search for "Firewall".
• After that open Windows Firewall and go to Advanced Settings.
• Later on, click on Inbound Rules, and then go to New Rule option.

• And further, hit on Port option then tap on Next.
• You then need to enable the TCP option within the Port tab.
• Next step is to choose the opt for "Specific Local Ports," and then type in the correct port number for the QuickBooks version on the system.
• Followed by, choose "Allow the Connection" and then click on "Next."

• In the following window, provide the newly created rule a name.
• Repeat the steps stated above for the Outgoing rules as well.

Fix 5: Run QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool

To rectify the error, you need to use the QuickBooks Tool Hub program and open the QB install diagnostic tool. It can be used as follows:

• Initially, visit to the official Intuit website and download Tool Hub.
• After that install and run it.
• Now, go for the Installation Issues tab, and then click on QuickBooks Install Diagnostic tool.

• And further, start the scan process.
• The tool will automatically identify and resolve manor/minor issues inflicting the update process.
• When it is done with its operations, run QuickBooks, go to help, click on Update QuickBooks Desktop and verify if the issue is sorted out.

Summing Up!

That should do away with QuickBooks Critical update errors. If you are facing any more issues in QuickBooks Desktop, you can directly call our team of experts at the helpline i.e., 1-888-368-8874.