Payroll Error 15106 is a common error in the 15XXX series that affects QuickBooks update function. This error message appears when a user attempts to update QuickBooks and payroll, indicating that"The update program is damaged or cannot be opened."Unlike other15XXX series errors, this error mainly occurs due to insufficient administrative rights and firewall restrictions on QuickBooks update services. Read the complete article till the end for detailed reasons and solutions to resolve QuickBooks Desktop error 15106 in this article.
A brief review of QuickBooks Update Error 15106
The Windows Installer is software that helps you install and remove programs and updates on your windows computer. If it gets damaged or corrupted, errors may occur while updating some programs. QuickBooks can face this issue if the Microsoft installer becomes damaged or corrupted. This can lead toQuickBooks Error Code 15106, which prevents installation or updating of QuickBooks payroll. Such errors happen when the damaged Microsoft installer stops QuickBooks from updating correctly.
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Methods to fix QuickBooks Update Error 15106
There are a few possible solutions you can try to resolve this issue:
Method 1: Login with an Administrator account on your computer
- To bring up the Control Panel, click the Start button.
- Alternatively, press Windows key + R, type Control Panel, and press Enter.
- Go to User Accounts and Family Safety and select User Accounts.
- If asked, enter the administrator password by clicking Manage a different account.
- Look at your account name and see the account type that's shown next to it.
- If it's already an administrator account, you can proceed with the next troubleshooting step.
Method 2: Reset QuickBooks updates
- First, open QuickBooks Desktop and click on the Help tab.
- From the dropdown, chooseUpdate QuickBooks.
- Once the update window appears, click on the Options tab and select Mark all from the menu.
- Then click Save and go to the "Update Now tab. While making sure that the Reset Update now checkbox is selected, click on Get Updates.
- If you still encounter Error 15106 while updating payroll, you can proceed to the next troubleshooting step.
