Resolve QuickBooks Error 15270: “Unable To Complete Payroll Update Successfully Problem” 

QuickBooks Error 15270 occurs when a user attempts to download the update in QuickBooks payroll but is unable to complete it successfully. Usually, an error message pops on the screen defining “This payroll update did not complete successfully, due to missing a file. For solution steps, note down this error and type the following link in your web browser window” as you can see in the below snapshot:

QuickBooks update error 15270 will show you when attempting to download the latest payroll update or while setting up a file. Users can also face the same error when Intuit related software programs such as QuickBooks will run during Windows start-ups or shut down or during the installation of Windows OS. There are multiple reasons for the same error, you’ll know from the below section.

QB error 15270 is a crucial error code and we recommend you fix this error as early as possible to stop any type of data loss or damage.

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Causes of QuickBooks Error 15270

The QuickBooks Update error 15270 has many built-in reasons, which are listed below:-

• Updated files couldn’t be downloaded
• Corrupted Windows Program
• If firewall, antivirus, or other security software blocking the server communication
• Internet Explorer is not the default search browser
• Improper or unstable QuickBooks Installation process
• Bad Internet Connection Establishment
• Might your user account setting is turned on

Symptoms of QuickBooks Payroll Error Code 15270

Below is the list mentioned of symptoms of QuickBooks error code 15270:-

• Error 15270 crashes all the active program windows
• Your system frequently gets shut down with error code 15270 when running the same program

How to Avoid This Error?

Here we tell you some better steps through which you can easily avoid this error. So let us get started with what you have to do:

• Update your files regularly and user have to check and verify it by clicking the update complete button
• Start your QuickBooks software and do changes as per your business accounting needs
• Ensure that the QuickBooks version you are working with is the most recent version introduced by Intuit

Solution To Fix QuickBooks Error 15270

Now we have sufficient knowledge of QuickBooks Updates Error 15270. Let’s move ahead, and know about the possible solutions. Follow only the solutions that are needed according to the problem you encountered.

Solution 1: Download QuickBooks Payroll Update Manually

• Restart QuickBooks and then go to the QuickBooks Update Service window appears, click install later
• Click on the help icon and then click on the update QuickBooks icon
• Inside the Update QuickBooks window, tap on the Update Now tab. 
• Click on the Reset Updates checkbox before clicking the Get update button. Click Ok to confirm the reset
• Once you’re done, Get Update is activated. You’ll show a pop up on your computer screen that says Update complete. 
• Restart your QuickBooks software once again 
• If you again receive a pop up that says QuickBooks Update Service, then click on the Install Now option
• Choose and find the Employees tab and then Get payroll updates tab
• Again try to install the payroll updates. Make sure you have picked Download entire payroll update again
• Now click on the Update button

Solution 2: Change User Account Settings

You can also fix this issue, by changing the settings, you need to navigate to the ‘Control Panel and then go to User accounts. Now you have to open ‘User account controls and push the option ‘Never Notify’ and press OK.  Lastly, restart your system after completing these changes.

Solution 3: Make Your Internet Explorer as the Default App Browser

QuickBooks software usually configured by Internet Explorer, and Intuit also suggests that Internet Explorer should be used for using QuickBooks. But, if Internet Explorer is not set as the default browser, it can generate issues. To set Internet Explorer as the default browser:

• Press and hold Windows+R keys together to open Run Window
• Manually Type INETCPL.CPL into the Run box and then click on the OK button
• Go to Programs and then click on Make Internet Explorer the default browser
• Click on the default web browser where you have to choose Internet Explorer

Solution 4: Check and Verify your subscription is Active

Ensure that your subscription is in an inactive stage. To make it active you have to go through the following steps listed down below:

In Basic, Standard, or Enhanced Payroll:

• Go to Employees
• Now click on My Payroll Service >> Account/Billing Information or Account Info/Preferences
• Log in to your Intuit Account to view the QuickBooks Payroll Account Maintenance page and check and verify that your subscription is Active

In Assisted Payroll: 

• Go to Employees
• Now click on My Payroll Service >> Account/Billing Information or Account Info/Preferences
• After the QuickBooks Payroll Account Maintenance has opened, quit the screen to prompt update and re-validation of your payroll service

Solution 5: Perform a Clean Install

Finally, you can perform the QuickBooks Clean Install tool to fix this error. The clean install imported uninstalling, renaming the installation folders, and then reinstalling QuickBooks software again.

Step 1: Prepare QuickBooks Uninstallation

• Click on the Windows Start button 
• Enter to search Control Panel and click on enter
• Click on Programs and Features or Uninstall a Program
• Choose your version of QuickBooks Desktop you’re using from the list of installed programs
• Choose Uninstall/Change and start following the onscreen instructions
• If you’re unable to get this option, sign out and sign back into Windows as an admin or administrative level permissions

Step 2: Perform a clean installation of QuickBooks. Pick any one of the given options

• Click to install QuickBooks directly from the CD drive provided
• Anytime you can install QuickBooks through a downloaded QuickBooks installation file
• It’s time to download or simply install QuickBooks

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Final Words

QuickBooks error 15270 occurs at that time when you’re attempting to download your payroll updates and the payroll download doesn’t successfully finish. You can solve this error by downloading the new fresh updates of QuickBooks software for more information read the above article. If you think something is left to know from us, at that moment get help from our Intuit Certified ProAdvisors through the toll-free number.