QuickBooks users have faced various error codes during the update process. Payroll Error 15106 is one such error. This update error is especially observed when using “Update QuickBooks Desktop” feature in QuickBooks. This blog shall guide you through the different causes, and workable troubleshooting methods to rectify QuickBooks Error 15106.
What are the contributors of QuickBooks Error code 15106?
The primary causes of this update error 15106 in QuickBooks are:
- Not being logged in as admin.
- Firewall blocking QuickBooks files or network.
- UAC may be obstructing the update process.
- Poor internet connection
- QuickBooks files are corrupted
What solutions can contribute to the fixation of QuickBooks Update Error 15106?
This update error can be rectified by implementing the following solutions;
Solution 1: Use the Admin account to login to the PC
- Start the computer as the administrator.
- Now, run QuickBooks as an admin by right-clicking on its icon, followed by making choice for "Run as Administrator".
- Now, move to the “Help” tab and then go to “Update QuickBooks Desktop”.
- Follow the steps for updating, and finally click on the “Get update” option.
Solution 2: Update QuickBooks Desktop manually
The manual process requires heading to the website of Intuit and therein, provide the relevant details related to your QuickBooks version. Now, you need to download the latest updates related to your currently installed QuickBooks version and then install it on your system. This should bypass QuickBooks Error 15106.
Solution 3: Turn off the antivirus
- Hold down the “Ctrl + Alt + Delete” keys to “launch Task Manager”.
- After that hit a click on the “Processes” tab.
- Disable the processes related to the antivirus and also the ones related to QuickBooks.
- Thereafter, go for the "End Task" option.
- Now, try the QuickBooks Update process once again.
Solution 4: Rename the QuickBooks folder
- Initially, you need to press “Win + E" keys to open the “File Explorer.”
- After that move to the destination [Drive]:/Components in Program Files/Intuit/QuickBooks
- Now, right-click on the QB folder and choose “Rename”.
- Add the extension “.OLD” to the folder name.
- Now, try the update again and check if Error 15106 is curbed.
Solution 5: Disabling UAC “Off” and “On”
Disabling user Account control can resolve the issue. To do this, perform troubleshoot below:
- At first, you need to hit a click on the Start menu, and then write “Control Panel”.
- After that open the Control Panel and head for “User Accounts.”
- In the next step, check the box next to "Change user account control." Then select "Yes".
- Slide the option to “Never Notify”. By selecting this alternative, UAC will be disabled.
- Then, turn it "ON" by dragging the slider to "Always Notify."
- Restart your computer, then restart QB Desktop.
- Check if the update Error code 15106 is fixed in QuickBooks by trying the update process again.
Solution 6: Temporarily disable the Antivirus
The process to turn off the antivirus is to simply hit a right-click on its Taskbar icon and then choosing the temporarily turn it off option. When it is disabled, you need to try the QuickBooks update process again.
Final Words!
That should rectify QuickBooks Error 15106. If you face any other issues in QuickBooks In such situations, the QuickBooks payroll support team can be a savior for you, just give us a call at the helpline i.e., 1-800-761-1787.
