I see how this issue affects you with QuickBooks Desktop when accessing the Employees screen or anything related to payroll, thealt335. I'm here to assist you with that.

The current version of QuickBooks is encountering challenges on Server 2012 because this specific version of Windows is no longer supported. Microsoft discontinued support for Server 2012 on October 10, 2023.

To narrow down the issue, it is crucial to install Server 2016 or a later version, as Microsoft currently supports these. By doing so, you will have access to our latest bug fixes and security patches, which can help resolve the problem. For more information about the discontinuation of the Server versions, refer to this article: Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 reaching end of support.  

I'm adding this article to help you check the System Requirements for QuickBooks Desktop 2023. This article contains info about the operating system, hardware, software, and other requirements to run QuickBooks Desktop 2023.

Please let me know if you require further assistance or have additional questions regarding the compatibility version. I'm more than happy to help you. Have a great day!