How to fix QuickBooks Error 15106 - Solutions

The accounting software QuickBooks is perfect for small to midsize businesses. The application has features that are unparalleled in the market, and its frequent updates keep the interface running smoothly. Users are also advised by Intuit to immediately download any updates. When users attempt to download them, they often encounter the QuickBooks error 15106. In the pop-up, it says that the update program cannot be opened, and sometimes it says that it is damaged. We discuss this in the blog below.
QuickBooks error 15106


Solutions for QuickBooks Error 15106

Ideal solutions can be used to correct this error. Firstly, log into your QuickBooks account as an administrator. To understand the whole process, you can look at the following methods. Each of these methods will eliminate the QuickBooks error 15106.

Method 1: Run QuickBooks as an administrator

  • Use the Windows search bar to look for QuickBooks.

  • You can choose "Run as administrator" by right-clicking on it in the search results.

So, you can log in to QuickBooks by using your administrator credentials. 

Method 2: Perform a clean installation

For a step-by-step guide to understanding these methods, follow these instructions: Start the System in Selective Startup Mode

  • To open the "Run" command, press "Windows" + "R".

  • Type "MSConfig" in the text field.



  • You can now hit the "Enter" button.

  • Click Load system services, then click Selected startup.

  • Go to the tab "Services" and select "Hide all Microsoft Services".

  • You can now clear the box next to "Hide all Microsoft services".

  • If you don't see this option, select "Windows Installer".

  • Restart your computer.

Enable the Started mode

  • To open the "Run" command, press "Windows" + "R".

  • Next, you need to type in "MSConfig"

  • Click on the "Normal startup" option under the "General" tab in the "System Configuration" window.

  • Click "OK".


 Method 3 Turn off User Account Control (UAC)

QuickBooks error code 15106 can be fixed by disabling User Account Control (UAC) on your Windows computer. The following steps will help you disable User Account Control:

  • To open the "Run" command, press "Windows" + "R".

  • After typing "Control Panel", click "OK.".



  • Hit the “Enter” button.

  • Click on "User Account" under "Control Panel". Make sure you choose the user account in the "Classic view".

  • Select the “Change user account control settings” option. If prompted by a UAC, click the "Yes" button.

  • After that, you can choose between the following options

Receiving errors in QuickBooks is normal. There is nothing to worry about if you run into QuickBooks error code 15106. It's just a minor bug that's easy to fix. To solve this error, you simply need to examine the cause and implement the solution.

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