How to fix QuickBooks error code 15106?

 

Eliminating errors in QuickBooks can be a bit difficult for people who use QuickBooks for the first time. Thus, to help the users, we have come up with this segment, where we are going to discuss about the QuickBooks error code 15106. This is one of the most common 15XXX series of errors that affects QuickBooks. Error 15106 in QuickBooks mainly affects the update function and every time a user tries to perform an update of QuickBooks or payroll, they receive an error message “Error 15106: The update program is damaged, or Error 15106: the update program cannot be opened.” Unlike other 15XXX series errors, QuickBooks payroll update error arises primarily because of a lack of administrative rights and firewall restrictions on QuickBooks update service. To find out what causes such an error and what steps can be performed to eliminate the issue, then contacting our experts at 1-888-351-0999 is recommended. We are a team of technically sound experts who work round the clock to provide immediate support services.

What causes QuickBooks error code 15106?

The user can land into such an error due to the following reasons:

·         If your user account does not have Windows administrative rights then also you might get QuickBooks Update Error 15106.

·         Windows User Account Control settings are set to high, which eventually interferes with QuickBooks update.

·         QuickBooks installation fails to install all the additional components those are later required to update the application and payroll.

·         You might have installed a Web Root antivirus application on your computer that detects QuickBooks installer as a potential threat and blocks its operations on Windows.

·         Third-party antivirus or anti-malware programs obstruct the QuickBooks update process.

Troubleshooting steps to QuickBooks error code 15106

The user can try to reset QuickBooks Updates, in order to successfully get rid of the error from its root cause.

·         The very first step is to open QuickBooks Desktop and select Update QuickBooks under the Help tab.

·         And then install QuickBooks Desktop

·         After that choose Mark all under the Options tab.

·         Once done with that, click on Save and then navigate to the Update Now tab.

·         The next step is to check-mark Reset Update now checkbox and click Get Updates.

·         In case the user is still getting the same issue, then the user can repair the QuickBooks installation

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Now that you know the steps to eliminate the QuickBooks error code 15106, it is time to perform those steps and try fixing the issue permanently. However, if you are stuck into the same error even after performing the steps above, then in that case consulting our QuickBooks tech support professionals at 1-888-351-0999, and we will provide you with immediate support services. We are a team of certified QuickBooks professionals who work round the clock in providing immediate support services related to QuickBooks