Learn simple fixes to eliminate the QuickBooks error 15106

ByAllan Ramsay
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uickBooks can throw up certain errors while working on it. One such error is the QuickBooks error 15106. The users can encounter this error while updating their QuickBooks desktop. If you also face a similar error in QuickBooks, your antivirus app blocked your QuickBooks update. Another reason could be if you are not signed in as a windows user. You can rectify this error by following the troubleshooting steps mentioned in this blog. We will also discuss some causes for the error so that you can avoid this error later on.

 

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What causes the QuickBooks error code 15106?

Below listed are the causes for the error 15106. You can go through them to understand the reasons that can instigate the error in your QB.

  • The update QuickBooks error code 15106may occur if you don’t connect with the admin credentials to update QuickBooks.
  • Another potential cause of QuickBooks issue 15106 is an antivirus program preventing updating.
  • If the UAC settings are disabled, this can also cause error 15106 on the QuickBooks desktop.

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Fixes to eliminate the QuickBooks enterprise error 15106

It may be challenging for the users to fix the QuickBooks enterprise error 15106. But if you go through the solutions and implement them on your system step by step, you can quickly resolve the error code 15106 from your QuickBooks.

Solution 1: Try to stop the antivirus and rename the folder 

  • When you press and hold the Ctrl, Shift, and Esc keys, the task manager window will show on your screen.
  • Move to the processes and look for “antivirus.exe.”
  • If you receive an error, you must uninstall the antivirus application.
  • Select the end process now.
  • Rename the QB update folder.
  • Use your keyboard’s Windows + E keys, and your system will launch File Explorer.
  • Find the “C:Program FilesIntuitQuickBooks (year)Components” folder.
  • Go to “C:ProgramFiles(x86)IntuitQuickBooks (year)Components” (for 64-Bit users).
  • Next, use the right-click to rename the “downloadqbxx” folder.
  • Keep in mind that XX is the year of your QuickBooks version.
  • To change the name, type .old.
  • Try updating the QuickBooks desktop, and see if the error persists.

Solution 2: Try logging in as an admin 

  • Move to the QuickBooks icon.
  • Currently, right-click the QuickBooks desktop.   
  • Choose “Run as Administrator” now.
  • Try updating QuickBooks to see if the error 15106 still appears on your screen.

You can install QuickBooks in selective start-up mode if error 15106 is still visible. Also, activate your QuickBooks desktop once you install it on your system.

Summing it up here!

The QuickBooks error 15106 can be easily eliminated with the help of this blog. Are you still stuck with the error code 15106? Call us on 1-855-856-0042 and speak to our experts to get guidance to rectify the error.

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