Ways to Fix QuickBooks Error 15106 (Update Program Error)

Trying to work fine on QuickBooks and suddenly bumped into an error that states “Your QuickBooks isn’t able to update because the download files have been corrupted”. Well, need not to worry, we have crafted this segment with the hope to cater some of the most effective solutions to tackle out the QuickBooks payroll error 15106. This is one such error that can be seen when updating the payroll software. Tackling out such an error might seem to be a tough nut to crack. However, performing the steps discussed in later can be much of a saviour.

To get a better insight into this QuickBooks error code 15106, you can either go through this segment carefully or can also start a conversation with our accounting professionals. Reach out to us and let our team handle the situation for you.

 

What instigates QuickBooks update error 15106?

There are not much of the triggers to QuickBooks error code 15106, but the major ones include the following:

·         Pre-installed anti-virus software or program can be responsible for blocking the update process.

·         Not having or not using the Administrator credentials to login while updating the software.

·         And another reason can be UAC i.e. the user account settings if enabled can be a major cause behind the QuickBooks update error 15106.

 

Solution steps to chuck off QuickBooks error 15106

Trying to fix error 15106 in QuickBooks can be a bit easier with the steps and solutions discussed in below.

Method 1: Clean install of QuickBooks in selective startup mode.

Step 1: Prepare the data for backup

Initially, create a backup of the company files, and also keep a copy of the QuickBooks desktop or product and license info.

Step 2: Login the system in selective startup mode

For ensuring that no other application blocks you from completing the task, switch to selective startup mode:

·         For this, you need to open the run box by pressing the windows + R, and then type msconfig and then click on Ok tab.

·         Move to the general tab and go for the selective startup mode and then load the system services.

·         Head to the services tab and select the hide all Microsoft services.

·         Check the hide all Microsoft services check box

·         Hit a click on disable all option.

·         Check windows installer checkbox from the list of services.

·         Choose restart.

Step 3: Uninstall and reinstall QuickBooks desktop

Open uninstall the QuickBooks desktop after the system opens, and then reinstall the QuickBooks application.

Step 4: Switch to normal startup mode.

Restore the system settings to the normal configuration.

·         Open run box and then type in misconfig followed by hitting ok.

·         Choose the normal startup and in the general tab, click on Ok tab.

·         Select restart option on the system configuration window.

 

Method 2: Uninstall the Antivirus program and rename the folder

·         Open the task manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys.

·         Head to the processes tab and then look for the antivirus, which is in the system.

·         Select end process.

Just in case you get any issue while performing the task, then it is important to uninstall the antivirus application.

Rename the QuickBooks update folder

·         Open the file explorer by pressing Windows + E keys.

·         Move to the C:\Program files\ Intuit\ QuickBooks (year)\Components (for 32 but users). And for 64 bit users, the path C:\Program files (x86)\Intuit\ QuickBooks (year)\Components is to be selected.

·         Right click the downloadqbXX folder> select rename option. Also, the XX stands for the version year of QuickBooks.

·         Add .old extension to the end of the name.

 

The steps we have scribbled in above might have helped you in some or the other way to chuck off the QuickBooks error 15106.

Whereas, if for some reason you end up in such an error again or if you are unable to tackle out the issue, then reach out to us at our QuickBooks technical support number i.e., 1-800-615-2347, and let our experts handle the issue.