Want to know the process to fix QuickBooks error code 12038? Well, in that case reading this article till the end will surely be of some help to you. QuickBooks error code 12038 is seen when updating QuickBooks desktop to the latest release. The user can also face such an error due to incorrect date/time and also internet connection settings, etc. The error can appear on the screen with an error message that says “Failed to download the update.” To learn the right set of steps that you can perform to fix QuickBooks error code 12038, all you need to do is to scroll through the article till the end. Or the user can also contact our QuickBooks support team for any sort of assistance at 1-800-761-1787.

What causes QuickBooks error code 12038?

Following can be the causes behind QuickBooks error code 12038:

• One of the major causes can be if the date and time is incorrect
• Another reason can be if the internet connection settings aren’t set correctly
• Also, if the system is having more than one version of QuickBooks

Important points to remember

Below points should be kept in mind:

• The user should create a backup before proceeding further by using the steps below:
  • Move to the QuickBooks software and select file menu
  • The next step is to click on backup company tab and also move to the create local backup
  • Perform the onscreen prompts to create a backup company file

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