Are you facing any issues with QuickBooks error code 15106? It is a general error that occurs randomly while updating the QuickBooks Desktop application. With this error either the updated program gets corrupted, or it fails to open. However, in this article, we got you covered at this with our methods to troubleshoot this error.
On the other hand, if you are not comfortable troubleshooting the issue on your own or want a piece of an expert advice, you can dial 1-855-948-3646
CAUSES BEHIND THE ERROR CODE 15106:
- An installed antivirus software in your system being an obstacle to the update work.
- The user is not logged in as the administrator in the system.
Assuming that you have an active QB Desktop Payroll subscription, it is suggested that you download the most recent tax table after every step to make sure no information is harmed.
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METHODS TO TROUBLESHOOT THE ERROR 15106:
Method 1: Do an administrator login
If you have already logged in as a user, perform the steps below to log in as an administrator:
- Go to the QB Desktop icon.
- Choose Run as Administrator.
This step will change your status from a random user to an administrator.
Method 2: Bar the antivirus software and relabel the folders
- Simultaneously press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to go to the task manager.
- In the Processes tab check for [ANTIVIRUS].exe
- On the condition that you receive an error uninstall the antivirus software.
- Choose End Process.
- Now relabel the QB update folder.
- Simultaneously press the Windows + E key to go to file explorer.
- Show up to C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks(year). In case you are a 64-bit user then show up to C:\Program Files(x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks.
- Click on the download qbXX folder then choose Rename.
- Put the word .old at the end of the name.
- Finally, re-update QB Desktop.
Method 3: Go to the User Account Control and turn it off
For Windows 7 and Windows 8 temporarily turn off the User Account Control and for Windows 10 follow the step below.
Method 4: In Selective Startup mode do a clean install
Step 1: Work on your data
Do create a backup of your company file and note down to keep a copy of the QB Desktop product and license info.
Step 2: Begin your system in Selective startup mode
- Simultaneously press the Windows + R key to go to the Run command.
- Type MSConfig and choose OK.
- Go to the General tab and choose Selective startup then load System Services.
- In the Services tab, choose Hide all Microsoft Services.
- Choose Disable all.
- Untick the Hide all Microsoft Services checkbox.
- Ensure that the Windows Installer checkbox is chosen from the List of services.
- Choose OK.
- Go to the System Configuration window and choose Restart.
In this article, we discussed the step-by-step processes to troubleshoot the QuickBooks error 15106. In case the error persists and you want expert advice then please dial 1-855-948-3646.
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