QuickBooks Error 15270 | 7 Easy Troubleshooting Steps to fix

QuickBooks Error 15270 is a common error that occurs due to several reasons; however, it generally happens when users try to update payroll into QB and didn’t get success. But it can be solved easily by following troubleshoot methods. You just need to stay with. 

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What is QuickBooks Error 15270?

Error Code 15270 generally occurs due to incomplete updates of QB payroll when you click the “Download Latest Updates” option in the “Get Payroll Updates” window. Once it occurs, it shows a pop-up message: “Error 15270: The (payroll) update did not complete successfully. The Update is missing a file.” 

It clearly shows that QB can’t download one of the payroll update files due to some errors.

Symptoms of QB Payroll Error 15270

• Error 15270 defects all active programs that run on your desktop Window.
• Running a similar program often crashes your computer with error 15270.

What are the Causes of Error 15270?

• It occurs due to the Incomplete download of payroll update files.
• User Account Settings is turned on is one of the other updates.
• Internet Explorer is not the default browser.
• Another one is Unsuitable program files or corrupted QB program files.
• Your system fails to download the payroll update files completely.

How to avoid Payroll error 15270?

To avoid payroll error 15270, you need to follow the below mentioned to resolve this issue, with the possible ways in which this error can be avoided. So let us check out those pointers:

• Firstly, It should be noticed that the payroll update file can be downloaded easily, and you will have to confirm it by clicking the complete update tab when the update process ends.
• You can also start the QB software and apply the necessary changes according to the requirements.
• To avoid this error, you should ensure the updated and genuine version of QuickBooks.
• Or else, you can reboot the system, visit the QuickBooks update service window, and click on the install later option to tackle the payroll update file-related errors.

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How to Resolve QB Update Error 15270?

To fix QB update error 15270, you need to follow the below-mentioned solutions:

Solution 1: Update the QB Payroll Manually or Download Fresh Updates

First of all, we reset the Payroll update and then go to download the fresh one from the Websites.

•  At first, Restart your QB, and then, in the “QuickBooks Update Services” screen, after that, click on later.
•  Now go to the help section and then click on QuickBooks.
•  Open Windows, click on Update Not, and continue the steps shown in the window.
•  Before choosing the “Get Updates” icon, mark the “Reset Updates” field.
• After that, once it gets updated, the ‘Get Update’ option will be activated, Then select to Install Now.
•  At last, restart QuickBooks.

Solution 2: User Account Settings

• Firstly, open the control panel and then go to User accounts. 
•  Now open User Account Controls and slide the option to “Never Notify” and click OK.
•  At last, restart your computer.

Solution 3: Choose Internet Explorer as the Default Browser App

Solution 4: Appropriate Employer Identification Number (EIN)

• Confirm that you are using the (Employer Identification Number) EIN, not Social Security Number
•  Now, confirm that you have not entered the Service Key.
•  At last, check this method in your QB Desktop.

Solution 5: Run the Reboot.bat file

Running the reboot.bat file re-registers QuickBooks-related .DLL and. OCX files in Microsoft Windows to run follow the below-given steps:

1. Firstly, exit the QB desktop application icon and right-click the QB icon on your desktop.
2. Then, click Properties and then select Open File Location.
3. Locate and right-click the Reboot.bat file in the QuickBooks folder.
4. Now click Run as Administrator and wait for registering all the QuickBooks files to Windows.
5. Once the DOS window disappears, restart your computer and check the status of error 15270.

Solution 6: Verify the Payroll Service key in QB to Resolve QB Update Error 15270

• Firstly, open QB, and under the Employees, tab move your cursor to My Payroll Service and select Manage Service Key.

• Now, click Edit under the QB Service Key window if you see your payroll service listed and click Add if no payroll service is shown in the window.

• Then, you have to click Edit and note down the Service Key and then click Remove.

• Click yes, on the confirmation window.
• After removing the Service Key, click Add.
• Now enter your Service Key and Employer Identification Number, then hit Next and Finish.

• At last, click OK on the Payroll Update window and make sure your payroll subscription shows an Active Status.

Solution 7: Clean Install of QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks clean install tool is one of the best tools regarding the common errors of QB. Basically, it helps to clear junk files and save you from the upcoming common errors, so follow the steps:

• When none of the above mentions methods work to resolve the bug, obtaining a clean install of the QB Desktop might work.
•  The QB users can take help from QuickBooks Clean Install Tool to fix the issue.
•  After this process, the User needs to rename the installation folder and reinstall the software.

Suggest you install an antivirus and a malware removal tool to remove any infections present on Windows.

Final Step to Fix 15270 Payroll Update Error

Few more troubleshooting steps that can be followed to rectify QuickBooks update error 15270. Most of the time, following these 7 solutions in the given order resolves the error, but In the end, if you continuously face the same issue, then we might need to repair and reinstall QB. For the complete list of instructions on restoring and reinstalling the QuickBooks Desktop app, follow troubleshooting solutions 4 and 5 from our article on How to Fix QuickBooks Desktop Errors.

We understand that removing QuickBooks Error 15270 from QuickBooks sometimes can be tiresome as it involves a lot of troubleshooting. Thus we are always ready to help in such situations. In addition, you can call our Payroll Support Toll Free Number +1(800) 280-5969 to connect with one of our Payroll experts; you can easily resolve this error in minimum time.