What is QuickBooks Error 15106 & How to fix it?

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QuickBooks users may come across Error 15106 when updating their QuickBooks desktop. The most common scenarios for QuickBooks Error 15106 are when the user is trying to download QuickBooks Payroll updates or updating the QuickBooks desktop. Error 15106 appears on the screen like the following messages.

Error 15106: Update Program cannot be opened
Error 15106: Update program is damaged

Why QuickBooks Error 15106 occurs while updating QuickBooks?

User not logged in as an administrator
QuickBooks not installed properly
QuickBooks company file is damaged
QuickBooks is conflicting with a third-party antivirus application
QuickBooks payroll subscription is not active

How to Fix QuickBooks Error 15106?

QuickBooks error 15106 can be fixed by following the troubleshooting steps provided mentioned below. QuickBooks users who are not friendly with technology can contact us.

QuickBooks experts are available round the clock to assist QuickBooks users with such queries. Get QuickBooks update error 15106 fixed instantly by dialing our QuickBooks error support number.

Troubleshooting Steps QuickBooks Error 15106 while updating QuickBooks

Log on to your system as an admin
Log in to QuickBooks as the admin user
Switch off the antivirus application or exclude QuickBooks program files from your antivirus or antispyware protection application

In the case of Webroot Spyware Sweeper, Resolve QuickBooks Error 15106

Go to the task manager
On the Processes tab, locate Spysweeper.exe
Select spysweeper.exe & end the process. Try to update QuickBooks again, if the error still persists remove Spysweeper from your programs list
Locate C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks(year)\Components in the C drive. Then rename the file downloadqbxx to downloadqbxx.old & then retry to update QuickBooks

Resolve QuickBooks Error 15106 in Windows 8

To resolve error 15106 in QuickBooks, if the user has Windows 8 installed. Switch off the User account control temporarily. Follow the steps below

Go to the control panel
Select User account controls
Choose a classic view for User account controls
Choose change user account control settings
Move the slider to never notify to switch off UAC
Click on Yes, then restart the system

Common Errors like Error 15106 While Updating QuickBooks

Get Technical Assistance for QuickBooks Error 15106

Get in touch with QuickBooks desktop support to resolve error 15106 immediately. Dial +1888-727-4587 and get connected with a technical support representative to help you out via secure remote support.