How to Correct the QuickBooks Update Error 15106?

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How to Correct the QuickBooks Update Error 15106?
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• Various kinds of errors keep affecting the
  performance of QuickBooks desktop accounting
  software every now and then. QuickBooks payroll
  error 15106 is one such error that can
  potentially lead to various issues in the
  software. This error occurs while updating the
  QuickBooks payroll and can occur for various
  reasons. This error can have very serious
  repercussions and can even harm your important
  files.
• We highly recommend that you follow the
  guidelines included within this article and
  especially pay careful attention to the
  troubleshooting methods.
• QuickBooks Update Error 15106 Major factors
  which lead to this error
• There is a long list of causes that may provide
  impetus to this error in QuickBooks. Some major
  ones are given below
• QuickBooks files may be blacklisted by our
  antivirus/firewall.
• The error may come up In case you did not log in
  as an administrator.
• The installation files for QuickBooks must have
  become faulty.
• Misconfigurations in the User Account Control can
  also lead to this error.
• Different ways to fix QuickBooks Update Error
  15106
• Below are contained some of the viable fixes to
  get rid of this error in QuickBooks.
• Method 1 Logging in as an Admin to your computer
  and QuickBooks

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• Start your computer and log in as administrator.
• Now, make sure to launch QuickBooks as an
  Administrator.
• Admin access should be helpful in fixing this
  error. If it doesn't offer considerable help,
  then proceed to the next fix.
• Method 2 Updating QuickBooks Desktop
• Users of QuickBooks Desktop are always
  recommended to keep updating their copy of
  QuickBooks. The update process involves simple
  steps given below
• To start off, you should make quit all running
  programs, including QuickBooks.
• After that, you will need to right-click the
  QuickBooks icon and opt for running the software
  as an administrator.
• At this stage, you need to keep holding down the
  "Ctrl" key. But as soon as the "No company open"
  window appears, then leave the "Ctrl" key.
• Within the QuickBooks software, go to the "Help."
• From there, opt for the "Update QuickBooks
  Desktop" option.
• Then advance to "Options."
• Check the "Mark All" box and then opt for the
  "Reset Updates" option.
• Next step is to hit on "Get Updates" so as to
  begin the update process.
• Now, close and start QuickBooks once again and
  let the updates install.
• Once the updates are completed, you can proceed
  with your accounting operations on QuickBooks to
  examine whether the QuickBooks Error 15106 got
  fixed. If not, pay heed to the next method.

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• Method 3 Disable and Re-enable UAC
• Disabling the User Account Control once can also
  fix this snag. The brief step-by-step procedure
  is given below
• The first step is to open the Run window from the
  Start menu.
• From there, head to the "Control Panel."
• Move to "User Accounts."
• Click on the "Change user account control" option
  and opt for "Yes."
• To disable UAC, make sure to choose the option
  labeled "Never Notify."
• Now, you should enable UAC once again. Just
  change the slider to "ON."
• The process is complete. You should now start
  your PC once again.
• Verification is the last step. open QuickBooks
  and verify if the method fixed update Error
  15106.
• Method 4 Uninstalling the Antivirus
• Another way out for resolving this QuickBooks
  error is by uninstalling your antivirus. At
  times, temporary disabling of the antivirus alone
  doesn't help as the software still prevents a
  seamless network connection to QuickBooks. Under
  such a scenario, you should uninstall the
  security software.

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• Head to the Control Panel from the Start menu.
• Within the Programs and features tab, you are
  required to tap on your antivirus and then hit on
  "Uninstall/Change."
• Now, pick "Uninstall" to start the process.
• Finally, restart your PC and launch QuickBooks.
  The error should be resolved. If it still occurs,
  visit the next solution.
• Method 5 Clean install QuickBooks Desktop in
  Selective Startup mode
• Clean installation infers a process of complete
  removal of the QuickBooks Desktop software,
  including its files and folders. After
  uninstalling, the software should be installed
  once again by using the license and product keys.
  But before proceeding ahead with uninstallation,
  you should reserve a backup copy of your
  QuickBooks company files. Also, take note of the
  license keys from the Product Information Window
  in QuickBooks (by hitting on the F2 key in
  QuickBooks). Once you have ensured these, proceed
  forward
• Click on the Start menu and type "MSConfig,"
  followed by hitting the "Enter" key.
• Now, you need to visit the "General" tab.
• Within this tab, choose Selective Startup and
  Load System Services.
• Here, ensure to "Hide all Microsoft Services"
  after clicking on the "Services" tab.
• Opt for "Disable All."

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• Afterward, you need to remove the check mark
  beside the "Hide all Microsoft Services."
• You should then save these changes by clicking on
  "Ok."
• After restarting the system, the Selective
  startup mode is now operational. You now need to
  visit the Control Panel and then enter the
  "Programs and Features" tab.
• Make a choice for "QuickBooks Desktop" and hit on
  the "Uninstall/Change" option.
• Hit on "Uninstall" to get QuickBooks removed from
  your system.
• Then restart your computer.
• Now, you should reinstall QuickBooks Desktop
  using your product and license keys.
• We wrap this article anticipating that the
  techniques mentioned should have helped resolve
  QuickBooks Error 15106. If you continue to face
  this error, you can reach out to our QuickBooks
  payroll error technical support team via our
  helpline 1-800-615-2347 for assistance.