QuickBooks Error 15106

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How to Fix QuickBooks Error 15106 - Solved
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Fix QuickBooks Error 15106 - Solved

• You may face QuickBooks error code 15106 while
  using QuickBooks. It is a common error that
  QuickBooks users face all across the globe. When
  this error displays, usually users are unable to
  update QuickBooks Payroll. It is a simple error
  to solve, and within a few steps, you will be
  able to get going with software.

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Causes of QuickBooks Error 15106

• This error is related to QuickBooks update
  issues. When QuickBooks Update Error 15106 shows
  up, it may display either The update program is
  damaged or the update program cannot be opened
  errors. This is due to the issue with the update
  process and the error message to show up in
  QuickBooks could be either of the following
  issues
• The existence of Spy Sweeper program in Webroot
  antivirus software on your system at times
  hinders with some programs, like QuickBooks. It
  could have stopped QB update program.
• If you have not logged in with a User ID that
  does not have Administrator rights, the Error
  15106 might show up. Generally, User ID without
  Admin rights is not allowed to read or write
  files on the system, thus leading to an error in
  QuickBooks.

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How To Fix QuickBooks Error 15106
There are various ways to fix the issue so that
QuickBooks Payroll is updated seamlessly. Verify
that you are logged in with a user ID which does
have Administrator rights. If logged in as a
non-admin ID, consider logging out and then
logging in with an ID which does have the Admin
rights.
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• If Spy Sweeper process is running on your
  computer, it may obstruct QuickBooks update
  process of, thus returning Error 15106. You can
  look into this issue by accessing the task
  manager and ending the Spy Sweeper process. To do
  so, follow these steps
• Open Task Manager in Windows. To do so,
  press Ctrl Shift Esc keys together on your
  keyboard.
• In the Processes tab, look for process
  named SpySweeper.exe. If found, click on it to
  select, then press the End Task option to close
  it. This would most probably solve QuickBooks
  Error 15106.
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• If any SpySweeper.exe process is not found, then
  you will need to reset the QuickBooks update
  option. To do that, open the C Drive on your
  system, then move to the following folder
  location C\ Program Files\ Common Files\
  Intuit\ QuickBooksxx\ components. In this folder,
  you will find a file named downloadltnngt. Right
  click on the file and click on the Rename option,
  then rename it to downloadqbltnngt old. The
  QuickBooks Update will be refreshed and you can
  be able to fix Error 15106.
• If the issue is still not fixed, another thing
  you can do is uninstall QuickBooks, then
  reinstall in freshly on your system.
• In case, you are unable to fix QuickBooks Error
  15106 by following the above-given solutions or
  you are having any difficulty at any of the
  point.
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• There are several troubleshooting steps to
  resolve this error. If you are looking for
  professional help, please contact our QuickBooks
  Customer Support Helpline number 1.888.502.0363.
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