How to resolve QuickBooks encountered a network problem error

 

QuickBooks one of the most popular software among small and medium class business. Sometimes it comes-up with several complications that affect the workflow drastically. So, removing them at the soonest is very important. One of such an issue is ‘QuickBooks encountered a network problem error.’ This can stop you from doing your work even when you are trying to process payroll data or depositing paychecks directly.

QuickBooks network connectivity errors usually appear with an error message on the computer screen, such as, ‘QuickBooks Payroll not working’ ‘QuickBooks payroll connection error’ or ‘QuickBooks payroll network problem.’ Such an error message informs that this issue is related to network connectivity, and QB Payroll is not capable of connecting with the internet seamlessly. Thus, troubleshooting of ‘QuickBooks encountered a network problem error’ becomes the first thing that the user needs to do at once.

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Some common reasons behind QuickBooks payroll not working  error –

(i)   The Security certificate that you have been using would now be invalid.

(ii)   You would be using Multi-user mode option to send paychecks.

(iii)  The Network has timed out, and so the QB Desktop is unable to connect to the server.

(iv)  The might be some issues related to Internet connections.

(v)   There might be some issue related to Personal firewall settings and internet security.

(vi)  There is also a possibility of an incorrect setting of Date and Time in your computer system.

Some effective steps to resolve QuickBooks payroll not working  error –

Step 1 : If you are on Network, follow the given steps properly –

First of all, open the Internet Explorer and then click on Tools and then on Internet Options

Now choose General Tab and from the Browsing History section, select Delete

And now, click on Delete

Choose Temporary Internet Files and Website Files (Here it needs to be ensured that you have not selected cookies to delete)

Then, click on ‘Delete’ and then on ‘OK.’

Step 2 : Here you need to run the command prompt and flush the DNS

Note:

(i)  For Windows XP users - click on ‘Start’ and then Run

(ii) For Windows Vista or Windows 7 users – Select ‘Start’ and then ‘All Programs. Now click on ‘Accessories’ and then click again on Run.

Then, enter the CMD

Here, a command prompt screen will appear

Then, enter ipconfig/flushdns

And finally, press the ‘Enter’ Key.

The exact solution for QuickBooks encountered a network problem error may vary depending upon the exact reason behind the issue. However, if you have gone through the above steps and the issue still exists, contact certified QuickBooks Desktop professionals at 844-888-4666.