Possible Reasons for the QuickBooks Payroll Error

12157

QuickBooks error message 12157 can get triggered due to the factors mentioned below –

• The date and time settings on your system are incorrect, and you need to modify them to run the QB updates.

• Windows firewall is causing an obstruction, which is restricting the user from performing the payroll update process.

• There are internet connectivity issues while establishing a connection for updating QB payroll.

• The user account control settings in your system are misconfigured, and you need to modify the control access.

• Essential QuickBooks components are not running correctly, and they might be damaged/ corrupted.

QuickBooks Desktop Error 12157: Methods to Easily Eliminate

You can reliably rectify the QuickBooks payroll update error 12157 by using the methods given below –

Method 1 – Perform a System File Restore and Run your System as an Admin

• You need to ensure that you are running your system as an admin and perform a file restore process.

• First, ensure that you have logged into the system as an admin and right-click the QB icon to select the Run as Adminoption to access it.

• Choose the Startmenu, followed by the Accessories tab, and go to the Computer Tools section to select the option to restore the system files and settings.

• Next, open a new window and choose to restore the system by looking for the restore point option and selecting it to perform the restore.

• Hit the Advanced System option, and you will receive a prompt asking you to confirm your actions, for which select Yes.

• Confirm them, restart your system, and try updating the QuickBooks application to check if the 12157 error is fixed.

Method 2 – Disable the Account Control Settings from the Run Window

• To address the QB error code 12157, you need to disable the account control settings from the run window.

• Launch the Run box using Windows and R keys to type Control Paneland press the Enter key to access the panel.

• Reach System and Security settings and hit the Security Maintenance option to choose the User Accountsmenu and select Change User Accounts.

• Lastly, in the User Account Controlsettings, hit Never Notify, then OK to check the status of the 12157 error code.