How To Eliminate Error 15103 in QuickBooks Desktop
                     Resolving Techniques to Eliminate 
QuickBooks Error 15103
QuickBooks Error 15103 is a common error faced by regular users while 
updating the QB application or the payroll feature. This error code can arise 
when the update program is damaged or cannot be accessed 
by QuickBooks users. If you are getting the QuickBooks Error Code 
15103, you need to ensure that the issue is resolved immediately to run 
the application correctly. In this article, we will help you eliminate the error 
code effectively with the help of a few easy methods.
If you are unable to understand the steps or resolve the 
error code on your own, you can reach out to us at 
1.855.738.2784 to get assistance from our team of QB 
technicians.

Common Causes for the QuickBooks 
Update Error 15103
You might be encountering the QuickBooks Desktop Error 15103 due to 
the reasons mentioned below –
• Your internet explorer is not correctly configured, and you need to 
perform an internet reconfiguration to run it.
• Your system’s digital signature has expired, and QB is unable to verify 
the signature certificate.
• There are Windows registry issues in your system, and the registration 
files might be corrupted.
• Essential Windows files needed to run the QB application are either 
corrupted or damaged, and you need to fix them.
• Windows firewall is causing an obstruction and preventing QuickBooks 
from running the update process.
How to Easily Rectify the QuickBooks 
Payroll Update Error 15103?
QuickBooks error message 15103 can be reliably resolved by using the 
solutions provided below –
Solution 1 – Run the Tool Hub Utility to Fix 
the Program Issues with the Quick Fix Tool
You can remove QB Error Code 15103 by running the tool hub and 
activating the quick fix tool.
1. Download the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file and follow the on-screen 
instructions to install the utility on your PC.
2. Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub and go to the Program Problems tab to 
activate the Quick Fix my Program tool and run a QB program repair.
3. If the issue is not resolved, go to the Company File Issues tab to select 
the QuickBooks File Doctor utility and access it.
4. Browse your company file and select the Check your File and Network 
option to repair the issue leading to the 15103 error code.
5. Click Continue and provide your admin password to complete the repair 
process, and once done, rerun the QB update process.
Solution 2 – Access the QBW32.exe File 
and Install the Digital Certificate
If the digital signature is not verified, you need to install it from the digital 
signature tab.
1. Go to the Program Files tab from the C drive to select your current QB 
version and type QBW32.exe in the appeared search box.
2. Right-click on the QBW32.exe file to select the Properties and go to the 
Digital Signature tab to access the program list.
3. Select Intuit and click on View Certificate to click on the Install 
Certificate option.
4. Hit Next to complete installing the digital signature and run the updates 
to check if the 15103 error is fixed.
Conclusion
If you are facing QuickBooks Error 15103, you need to follow the 
solutions provided in this blog. If the issue persists, you can call us at 
1.855.738.2784 to get assistance from our technical support team.