Ways to Fix QuickBooks Error 15106 (Update Program Error)

[nancy4371]

Trying to work fine on QuickBooks and suddenly bumped into an error that states “Your QuickBooks isn’t able to update because the download files have been corrupted”. Well, need not to worry, we have crafted this segment with the hope to cater some of the most effective solutions to tackle out the QuickBooks payroll error 15106. This is one such error that can be seen when updating the payroll software. Tackling out such an error might seem to be a tough nut to crack. However, performing the steps discussed in later can be much of a saviour. To get a better insight into this QuickBooks error code 15106, you can either go through this segment carefully or can also start a conversation with our accounting professionals. Reach out to us and let our team handle the situation for you.

What instigates QuickBooks update error 15106?
There are not much of the triggers to QuickBooks error code 15106, but the major ones include the following:
•   Pre-installed anti-virus software or program can be responsible for blocking the update process.
•   Not having or not using the Administrator credentials to login while updating the software.
•   And another reason can be UAC i.e. the user account settings if enabled can be a major cause behind the QuickBooks update error 15106.

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[petergroft]

Solution 1: Run QuickBooks as an Administrator
Close QuickBooks:
Ensure that QuickBooks is closed on your computer.
Right-Click QuickBooks Icon:
Right-click on the QuickBooks Desktop icon on your desktop.
Run as Administrator:
Choose "Run as administrator" from the context menu.
If prompted for permission, click "Yes."
Update QuickBooks:
Once QuickBooks is open, go to the "Help" menu and select "Update QuickBooks."
Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the latest updates.

Solution 2: Disable User Account Control (UAC)
Open Control Panel:
Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
Type control and press Enter to open the Control Panel.
Change User Account Control Settings:
Go to "User Accounts" > "Change User Account Control settings."
Move the slider to the lowest position ("Never notify").
Click "OK" and restart your computer.
Update QuickBooks:
Run QuickBooks as an administrator (as described in Solution 1).
Update QuickBooks again.

Greetings,
Peter