Users of QuickBooks have been experiencing multiple technical errors when trying to update QuickBooks Desktop. While the 15xxx series of error codes have already annoyed a myriad of QB users, family of 16xxx series of error codes has also come to the fore.

There are several causes that may escalate this QuickBooks error code 16026, all of which are earmarked in the subsequent section. If you are also facing this error, we encourage you to read this article, all the way till the end.

Some conspicuous causes behind QuickBooks error 16026

The main causes that can stimulate this update error in QuickBooks 16026 are:

• If the date and time settings on your computer are incorrect, it can prevent QuickBooks from connecting to the updated server and result in error.
• The QuickBooks desktop installation is incomplete.
• Slow or interruptive internet connection

Troubleshooting Steps for QuickBooks Error 16026

Here are some troubleshooting steps you can take to resolve QuickBooks Error 16026:

Method 1: Check your internet connectivity

Make sure you have a stable internet connection and there are no issues with your network or firewall settings.

Method 2: Manually download the update

If the automatic update process is not working, you can manually download and install the latest QuickBooks update from the Intuit website. If the above steps do not resolve the error, you may proceed to the final step given below.

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Method 3: Updating Internet Explorer

The steps to check the Internet Explorer version are:

• First of all, run the Internet Explorer, and then go to the Help tab.
• Now, choose Internet Explorer and check the current version of the browser.
• If the version of I.E is older than 6.0, update Internet Explorer and then try the update process again, manually (Method 1), or automatically.

Method 4: Corrections in the System date and time

Take a look at the bottom-right corner of the Desktop and on the taskbar, check the correctness of the date and time. If they are not matching with the present data and time, simply right-click on the date/time. Then, go for the Adjust date/time option. Thereafter, rectify the date and time and also choose the correct Time Zone pertaining to your region. Now, perform the QuickBooks update procedure once again.

Winding up!

Hopefully, this time around, the user should successfully be able to resolve the QuickBooks error code 16026 without any further hindrance. For assistance on assorted issues in QuickBooks, users can reach out to our experienced QuickBooks error support and help team at the helpline number i.e., +1-800-615-2347.

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