Let's Effectively Remove QuickBooks Error 15106
                     Your step by step 
guide to fix the 
QuickBooks error 
15106
QuickBooks is a famous accounting software, but you can experience certain 
glitches while working on it. One such glitch is the QuickBooks error 15106. This 
error can pop up on your screen while updating QuickBooks software. If you 
have also encountered a similar error in QuickBooks, do not worry. We will help 
you fix it quickly. The primary reason for the error is if your antivirus has blocked 
the QuickBooks update process. While other causes can trigger this error in 
QuickBooks, read them in the next section. Complete reading the blog and 
implement the fixes to eliminate error 15106.
Is the QuickBooks error 15106 interrupting your workflow? If yes, call 
us on 1-855-856-0042 and speak to the QuickBooks experts. Get their 
assistance in fixing this error on your QuickBooks desktop. 

What reasons can cause the update error code 
15106 in QuickBooks?
These causes can trigger this update error. You can go through them below.
• Check if you are not logged in as admin, as this could trigger this error in your 
QuickBooks.
• The antivirus on your system can also be the reason for the error, further 
blocking the update process.
• If your UAC is enabled, this could also cause the update error code 15106.
Solutions to get away with the QuickBooks payroll 
update error 15106
You can refer to the solutions below and improvise them on your screen to 
eliminate the QuickBooks payroll update error 15106.
Solution 1: Halt the antivirus and then rename the folder
• The task manager window will appear if you simultaneously press and hold 
the Ctrl, Shift, and Esc keys.
• After selecting processes, check for “antivirus.exe.”
• If an error occurs, the antivirus program needs to be uninstalled.
• Select the option for End Process.
• Rename the update folder for QuickBooks.
• When you hit Windows + E on your keyboard, File Explorer will launch on 
your PC.
• Search C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks (year)\Components folder.
• For 64-Bit users, go to C:\Program\Files(x86)\IntuitQuickBooks 
(year)\Components.
• The “downloadqbxx” folder can be renamed using the right-click menu.
• Note that your QuickBooks version’s year is XX.
• To change the name, type “.old.”
• Update QuickBooks desktop if it hasn’t already, and then see whether the 
error still occurs.
Move to the second solution if the first solution did not help you fix this error in 
QuickBooks desktop.
Solution 2: Try logging in as an admin
• The QuickBooks icon should be clicked.
• Right-click on your QuickBooks.
• Select Run as administrator now.
• Try upgrading QuickBooks to see if error 15106 still appears on your screen.
Conclusion
Now that you have a brief about the QuickBooks error 15106, you can 
quickly eliminate it. You can ring our experts on 1-855-856-0042 and speak 
to them if the error still appears on your screen. They can guide you with some 
instant solutions to fix this error on your QuickBooks desktop.