How to Fix QuickBooks Error 15241?

QuickBooks Payroll is a great software that provides several great advantages to its users. Easily assigning every employee’s payroll, payroll taxes, cost to jobs, & job tasks, keeping employee information organized, keep a track and administrator company benefits & worker’s compensation, etc.
Many times, the user encounters an error that will hinder your workflow. QuickBooks Error Code 15241 is an error that you will face while doing a payroll update. The error will not allow you to update or run Payroll. The Error message will show up on your screen as– ‘The Payroll Update was unsuccessful.’
Let’s look at the reason for this error and what are the steps to rectify this. 
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Causes for QuickBooks Error 15241
If the ‘File Copy Service’(FCS) that is required to run payroll is disabled, then QuickBooks can encounter Error 15241. All the necessary services are required for the proper functioning of QuickBooks. If there is any lag or failure in the service, it will lead to errors in the application.
Steps to amend QuickBooks Error Code 15241 for Windows 7,8,10 or Vista.
Firstly, Quit QuickBooks Desktop Application
Then right-click ‘My Computer’ and choose ‘Manage’ option.
On the left side click ‘Services and Applications’
Double click on the ‘Services’ option
Now search the Intuit QuickBooks FCS service from the list
Go to the ‘General Tab’ and click the start-up type drop-down menu
Click ‘Manual’
Press Apply
Now hit the ‘Start button’ and press OK.
Steps to amend QuickBooks Error 15241 for Windows XP.
Now lets’ have a quick look at the method to correct the error in Windows XP.
First Exit ‘QuickBooks Software’
Now right-click ‘My Computer’ icon and Press ‘’
Go to the ‘Computer Management’ screen – press ‘Services and Apps’ from the drop down
Next ‘Click Services’ and look for Intuit QuickBooks
Double click ‘Intuit QuickBooks FCS ’
Go to the ‘General Tab,’ press ‘Start-up type down’ menu and press ‘Manual.
Press OK and again open QuickBooks
Once you are through with the troubleshooting, you need to update Payroll with the latest version. The steps above should resolve the QuickBooks Error 15241 comfortably. If the error did not go and is still hampering workflow, then it can be that something is interrupting QuickBooks from updating, e.g., Firewall. For a more in-depth analysis, it is advisable to speak to an expert at QuickBooks Desktop support number