QuickBooks is an incredibly powerful accounting software that most businesses depend on to manage their finances. However, like any software, sometimes it can bring your work into a standstill. One such error which can occur while updating is QuickBooks payroll Error 15270. This blog will help you understand and resolve this error.
What is QuickBooks Error 15270?
Usually, QuickBooks Error 15270 is the one raised whenever you try installing new updates or newer versions of QuickBooks. The message varies; usually, it reads that "The update can't be completed. The QuickBooks Desktop installation is damaged, or the update is corrupted." This error might be due to various causes, which include the following:
- Partial Installation: You might experience this error if your QuickBooks installation was disrupted or incomplete.
- Corrupt Download Files: Download files could have become corrupted or damaged.
- Dull Internet Connection: This slow as well as unstable internet connectivity may lead to complications during the process of updating.
Steps to Resolve QuickBooks Error 15270
The following methods can help in resolving QuickBooks Error 15270. These are given below in detail.
1. Check Internet Connection
Because QuickBooks periodically requires a good connection to update, you should start by checking your connection. Verify that you are connected to the internet and your connection is good. You may also want to reboot your modem or router to refresh the connection.
2. Run QuickBooks as Administrator
When QuickBooks update issues don't seem to solve the problem, you can also try to run QuickBooks with administrative rights. This means that:
- Open my computer then double-click your icon. Then right-click on the icon of QuickBooks on the desktop.
- Then click "Run as administrator.”
- Attempt to reinstall the QuickBooks update again.
3. Check for Prior Updates
Sometimes, the problem may be caused by the preceding updates not installing correctly. To check for any pending updates:
- Open QuickBooks
- Access the "Help" menu
- Click on "Update QuickBooks Desktop."
- Click on "Update Now" followed by "Get Updates."
This should now download all the pending updates left out.
4. Reinstall QuickBooks
If corrupted, you will have to repair your installation of QuickBooks. Here is how it is done:
- Close QuickBooks.
- Open up your Control Panel.
- Click on "Programs and Features."
- Find QuickBooks from the list, select it, and then click on "Uninstall/Change."
- Select the "Repair" option and follow through as prompted.
- After repairing, try to update QuickBooks.
