Recommended Tricks to Eliminate QuickBooks Error 15106

QuickBooks error 15106 is a common issue that troubles users while updating QB or the payroll. It mainly occurs when you attempt to get the latest QB update or payroll tax table update. It clearly indicates that the update program is damaged, and you won’t be able to get it. The possible causes that may trigger the error are enabling UAC (User Account Control), third-party firewall applications, and a lack of admin rights. Below are the messages that you may encounter at the time of error occurrence:

Error 15106: The update program cannot be opened or

Error 15106: The update program is damaged

There are more related issues that take place when you fail to update QB or the payroll. For instance, QuickBooks error 15215, 15225, 15102, and many more. Go through the blog carefully and explore each section that contains different information about the error code. Let’s begin with the reading process.

Resolving QuickBooks error 15106 is not easy for everyone. Thus, consulting professionals instead of taking risks is a wise decision. Dial 1.855.738.2784 and let’s connect with a QB expert and fix it up.

Potential Reasons Behind QB Payroll Error 15106

In this specific section, we have mentioned some causes that can be considered as the triggering factors for error 15106. Let’s see what those are:

1. It might occur because of the antivirus interruptions that block the communication.
2. The User Account Control is enabled.
3. You have not signed into the computer as an admin, which prevents you from reading and writing the new file. 

Working Solutions That Work For QuickBooks Error 15106

Take the following solutions into consideration and implement each step carefully so that you eliminate the problem from the root and use your QB as previously.

Solution 1: Sign in to your computer as an admin

Before signing into the computer as an admin, first check if you have a QBDT Payroll subscription enabled. If so, download the latest payroll tax table after every step to keep the payroll information accurate.

1. Now, right-click on QBDT.
2. Choose Run as Administrator.
3. Try to update QB.

If the error still bothers you, try implementing solution 2 if you have an antivirus installed on your computer; otherwise, proceed to solution 3.

Solution 2: Stop the antivirus app and rename the folders

1. Open the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc.
2. Head to the Processes tab.
3. Search for the [ANTIVIRUS].exe. For example: Spy Sweeper.exe.
4. If you get an error here, uninstall the QB software.
5. Click on the End Process.
6. Rename the QB folder.
   • Access the File Explorer by clicking on the Win+E keys.
   • Head to the C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks(year)\Components.
   • For 64-bit users, go to C:\Program Files(x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks(year)\Components.
   • Right-click on the downloadqbXX folder.
   • Choose Rename.
   • Append .old in the folder name.
7. Update the QB application again.

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Solution 3: Switch to Selective startup

1. Open the Run window by pressing the Keys Win+R.
2. Type msconfig in the search box.
3. Click OK.
4. Head to the General tab.
5. Tap on the option that says Selective startup and Load system services.
6. Move to the Services tab.
7. Click on Hide all Microsoft Services.
8. Choose Disable all.
9. Untick the Hide all Microsoft services.
10. Go through the list of services and tap on the Windows Installer option.
11. Click OK.
12. Go to the System Configuration window.
13. Choose Restart.

Wrap It Up

In the entire blog, we have explored what QuickBooks error 15106 is and why it takes place. Moreover, you have also given solutions to eliminate it from the root. If you have any questions related to it, connect with our support team without hesitation. To contact, dial 1.855.738.2784.

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