How to Troubleshoot QuickBooks Error 15106?

Landed into QuickBooks error code 15106? If yes, then reading this post till the end will surely help. The QuickBooks error code 15106 is basically a payroll update error, which means something is stopping the software from updating all versions of QuickBooks desktop. The user gets an error message stating as: Error 15106: The update program cannot be opened or Error 15106: The update program is damaged. The user can also experience a similar issue when trying to download the QuickBooks desktop updates. If you are also facing a similar issue, then make sure to read this post till the end.

What leads to QuickBooks 15106?
The following error can be experienced due to the below stated factors:
·        One of the basic reasons can be if the antivirus application installed in the system is blocking the update
·        Another reason can be if the user is not logged in as admin in the system, as the ability to read and write new files gets restricted without admin credentials.
·        The user can also experience similar issue if the spy sweeper is present in the Webroot antivirus software and it takes QB update program as malware
·        Outdated payroll tax table can also face similar issue

Steps to fix the issue
The user can try to perform the steps related to turning OFF UAC (User Account Control). Let us check out the steps for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, and 7 users.
·        The very first step is to press windows + R and then open the run window
·        The next step is to enter in control panel and also click on ok tab
·        Once done with that the user needs to choose the user accounts
·        Now, click on change user account control settings tab
·        Followed by moving the slider
·        After that set it to never notify and also click on ok tab for turning off UAC
·        The user can also set it to always notify and also click on ok tab
·        At the end of this process, you need to reboot the system

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We end this post right here with the hope that the steps above might be able to eliminate the QuickBooks error code 15106. However, if there is any query or if the user is unable to fix the issue, then connecting with our 24*7 QuickBooks tech support team at +1-888-351-0999 is recommended. We are a team of certified QuickBooks professionals who work round the clock in providing immediate support services.