It’s very common to encounter a payroll update error in the QuickBooks application. QuickBooks 15XXX series errors are payroll update errors. These errors appear mainly when getting the updates. A weak internet connection and incorrect firewall settings are the common causes. Some examples of 15XXX series errors are QuickBooks error 15240, error 15102, 15270, etc. Incorrect mapping of shared download drives, damaged Windows files, unverified digital signatures, and missing components are the main causes triggering this error.

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Reasons For  QuickBooks 15XXX Payroll Update Errors

Here is a list of factors that are causing errors and interrupting the payroll and QuickBooks update. 

• Disabled QuickBooks File Copy Service
• Download the update without having admin access. 
• Unverified digital signatures prevent the updates.

Solutions To Fix 15XXX Series Errors

Follow the solutions given below, install a digital signature certificate, download the update as an admin, and enable FCS service to fix the 15XXX series errors of QuickBooks.

Solution 1: Install a Digital Signature Certificate

1. Navigate to C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks.
2. Right-click on QBW32.exe.
3. Choose Properties.
4. Go to the Digital Signature tab.
5. Ensure that Intuit is listed there.
6. Click on Details.
7. Open the Digital Signature Details window.
8. Select View Certificate.
9. Access the Certificate window.
10. Click on Install Certificate.
11. Follow the instructions.  Keep selecting Next until you reach Finish.
12. Then click Finish.
13. Restart your computer.
14. Launch QuickBooks.
15. Redownload the update.

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Solution 2: Download Updates as an Administrator

1. Close your company files.
2. Exit QuickBooks Desktop.
3. Right-click the QuickBooks Desktop icon.
4. Select "Run as administrator."
5. "Do you want to allow this program to make changes to your computer?" 
6. Click Yes. 
7. Now, update QuickBooks.
8. Go to the Help menu.
9. Select Update QuickBooks Desktop.
10. Navigate to Update Now.
11. Click the Get Updates.
12. After that, update the payroll.
13. Open QuickBooks Desktop.
14. Go to the Employees menu.
15. Select Get Payroll updates.
16. Choose Download Entire Update.
17. Select Download Latest Update.
18. Finish downloading the updates.
19. Restart your system.
20. Then, open QuickBooks.

Solution 3: Enable QBDT File Copy Service

1. Tap on the Windows+R keys.
2. Open the Run window.
3. Type COMPMGMT.MSC into the Run command.
4. After that, press OK.
5. Now the Computer Management Window will open.
6. Press on Services and Applications.
7. Then tick on Services.
8. Now scroll down and locate Intuit QuickBooks FCS. Double-click on it.
9. Click on Startup type. Choose Manual.
10. Then click Apply.
11. Press on OK.

Conclusion

Understanding the reasons for QuickBooks 15XXX series errors and following the given steps in this guide will help you resolve this error. If you cannot resolve the issue yourself, please contact our Support Team at 1.855.738.2784.

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