What Is QuickBooks Error 15106?[With Steps To Fix It]

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What Is QuickBooks Error 15106?With Steps To Fix
It

• QuickBooks Error 15106 is one of the leading
  15xxx errors. This error displays an error
  message on the screen when you update QuickBooks
  or payroll. The error message displays, Error
  15106 The update program is damaged or Error
  15106 the update program cannot be opened. This
  error hampers the update function, whether its
  QuickBooks or Payroll. The error arises majorly
  because of a lack of administrative rights and
  firewall restrictions on QuickBooks. You can read
  the blog carefully to resolve this error as it
  covers the solutions and causes in depth.

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Causes Of Error 15106 QuickBooks

• There are several reasons accountable for this
  error, so its best you understand the reasons
  well. Not knowing them can lead to confusion and
  wrong solutions. You might feel lost while
  resolving this error. To get a direction, its a
  must to understand the causes. Some of the
  reasons are given below

1. Incomplete or partial installation of QuickBooks.
2. Installing WebRoot antivirus is a potential cause
   for this error. The antivirus thinks of the
   QuickBooks installer as a threat and blocks its
   operations.
3. Your user account does not have Windows
   administrative rights.
4. Wrong Windows User Account Control settings.
5. Installing any third-party antivirus or
   anti-malware programs.

With the reasons in your mind, you can now go
through the solutions discussed in the next
section.
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Methods To Resolve QuickBooks Payroll Error 15106

• You can certainly attempt multiple solutions to
  resolve this error. However, what truly matters
  is the cause of your error. Attempt or look for a
  method as per the cause of your error. Doing that
  will save time and will lead you to a reasonable
  solution. To resolve this error, go through the
  methods given below.

Method 1 Reset QuickBooks Updates
You can reset QuickBooks updates for QuickBooks
to function better. Doing so will help you
resolve multiple errors. Implement the measures
given below

1. Open QuickBooks. Choose Update QuickBooks from
   the Help tab.
2. In the Options tab, choose Mark All.
3. Click on Save. Now, move to the Update Now tab.
4. Tick the Reset Update Now checkbox. Click on Get
   Updates.

Follow the following set of measures if these
steps cant resolve your error.
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Method 2 Disable User Account Control(UAC)
Disabling User Account Control from Windows
settings can help you tackle this error. Execute
the measures given below to resolve this error

1. You can directly search UAC if you are using
   Windows 10 from Cortana search.
2. For some other operating system, you can click on
   the Windows Start button and choose Control
   Panel.
3. Search for User Account Control from the search
   bar.
4. Click on User Account Control settings. Move the
   slider to Never Notify.
5. Click on OK to save the changes.

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Conclusion
QuickBooks Error 15106 should get resolved with
the steps that are mentioned in this blog. For
some other reason for your error, you might have
to try a different solution for this error. You
can know the cause of your error from the causes
section of this blog. After this, you are good to
go with the resolution for this error.
For any support or query, always make sure to
reach out to the QuickBooks Professional Team at
(1-855-948-3646).