Troubleshoot QuickBooks Payroll Error 15270

The main reason for QuickBooks update Error 15270 is damage while performing a payroll update. The action of updating the payroll may not have been performed completely, or there may be some discrepancies concerning it.

QuickBooks error 15270 will stop the user from downloading any payroll related update. Very often, the computer may also crash as a result of this error.

How do I rectify QuickBooks Payroll Error 15270?

Before continuing the main solution for this problem, users must ensure that the User Account Control (UAC) must be turned off.

On Windows 7:

·         Go to the Control Panel from Start

·         Next to the drop-down arrow, select View by Large Icons

·         Press User Accounts and proceed to Change the settings

·         Click on Never Notify and press OK

On Windows Vista:

·         Go to the Control Panel from Start

·         Click on the option Classic View and then double click on User Accounts

·         Go to the option to Turn off UAC

·         Uncheck the option Use UAC to protect the computer and then press OK

·         After completing this precaution, reboot your computer

Solution:

Update QuickBooks

·         Open the QuickBooks, click on Help and select the option to Update QB

·         Go to Options and Mark All. This will ensure an automatic update

·         Select Save

·         A tab should open with Update Now. Click on it

·         A check box list should now open. In the checkbox titled Reset Update, put in a checkmark, or click on it

·         Make sure you have a good internet connection. Let the download complete and then press Close

·         To verify whether the error is gone, close the application completely and open it.

·         You should no longer face the error. Instead, a Get Updates bar should be visible. Click to Install Now

·         Then click on Employees, followed by Get Payroll Updates.

·         Ensure that the entire payroll is elected for download and then click on Update.

What if QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Error 15270 still persists?

In case you continue to face this error, very whether you have an active subscription on QuickBooks, and ensure that your default browser is Internet Explorer. Make sure you have an active internet connection and your Wi-Fi is working appropriately. You can also Repair the program or perform a clean installation. This can be done using Selective Startup, and an uninstall and reinstall of the QuickBooks application should be an assured way to solve the error.

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