How to Fix QuickBooks Error Code 12?


QuickBooks, obviously, is a must-have utility for managing your finances, but, obviously, it's not immune to the errors that plague any software. QuickBooks Error Code 12 tops this list of frustrating errors as it generally pops up when you try to open or update QuickBooks, or even access a company file. End in this blog, we are going to walk you through the causes of this error and give solutions to fix it quickly.

 

How to Fix QuickBooks Error Code 12?

Below are some of the troubleshooting steps you can perform in resolving QuickBooks Error Code 12:


 

1. Update QuickBooks to the Latest Version

You need to first ensure that you are using the latest version of QuickBooks. QuickBooks periodically releases updates which solve bugs and compatibility issues.

●     Open QuickBooks and go to the Help menu.

●     Select Update QuickBooks Desktop.

 


●     Click on Update Now and follow the prompts.

●     Restart QuickBooks following the update. Then check again if the problem persists.

2. Review your company file

One of the major causes of error 12 is corrupt company files. To check for file corruption:

●     Open QuickBooks and click on File.

●     Click Utilities and then click on Verify Data.

●     Run the Rebuild Data tool to correct the file if QuickBooks finds any problems.

 

Rebuilding your company file can frequently solve problems causing errors in QuickBooks.

3. Run QuickBooks as Administrator

Sometimes, an error might be a result of a lack of system permissions. To fix this, open QuickBooks under administrator rights:

 

●     Right-clicking on the quick book icon located on your desktop or start menu.

●     Click Run as Administrator from the menu.

 


●     Run the program with administrative rights and check if the error is resolved.

Step 4: Rename the. TLG and. ND Files

QuickBooks makes. TLG and. ND files that are used to save information regarding your company file. If the information in these files gets corrupted, it can cause error code 12. In some cases, renaming them resolves the problem.

 

●     Open the location of your QuickBooks company file.

●     Find the files with the same name as your company file, except with the file extensions.ND and.TLG.

●     Right-click and rename these files by adding ".old" at the end of their name.

●     Reopen QuickBooks and see if the problem still exists. QuickBooks will automatically generate new.ND and.TLG files.

5. Install QuickBooks With Repair

 If there are corrupted program files in QuickBooks, reinstall it with an option to repair the installation.

●      Open the control panel from windows settings.

●      Under programs and features, click QuickBooks in the list, then right-click, and select Repair.

●      Follow through the onscreen instructions for the repairing installation.

●     After that, shut down your computer and check for any error solved.

6. Check Your Antivirus and Firewall Settings

Sometimes, your security software may block QuickBooks and trigger the error. Try disabling your antivirus and firewall temporarily to see if they are the cause of the problem.

 

●     Disable your antivirus. Temporarily disable your antivirus by opening your antivirus software.

●     Also, check your firewall settings to make sure they are not blocking QuickBooks.

●     If disabling the software fixes the problem, you will likely have to add QuickBooks as an exception in your firewall and antivirus settings.

Conclusion

We hope that the assorted alternatives drafted to troubleshoot QuickBooks error code 12 illustrated in this article helped you resolve the problem without any hassle. If any difficulty troubles you, we recommend that you immediately contact our QuickBooks enterprise technical support experts at 1-888-368-8874 to get your doubts and intricacies sorted out.

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