PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES TO ERADICATE QUICKBOOKS ERROR 15270
                     PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES TO 
ERADICATE QUICKBOOKS ERROR 
I1ss5ue2s w7hi0le updating the payroll function can lead to various errors in the 
application. One such error is the QuickBooks error 15270, which can 
prevent users from using the payroll features. This error code can get 
triggered when the update process is missing an important file. If you are 
encountering the QuickBooks error code 15270, you need to address it on a 
priority basis by using the methods provided in this blog below.
If you are having difficulty understanding the solutions or 
resolving the error message on your own, you can reach out to us 
at 1.855.738.2784 to get assistance from our technical support 
team.

POSSIBLE FACTORS LEADING TO THE 
QUICKBOOKS DESKTOP ERROR 15270
QuickBooks error message 15270 can arise due to the common reasons 
given below –Your Windows OS version is not compatible with the 
QuickBooks payroll updates.
1. There is some virus or malware infection in the system, which is 
affecting QuickBooks too.
2. Your payroll subscription is inactive or expired, or the EIN and service 
key are incorrect.
3. The user account control settings might be interfering with the update 
process in QuickBooks payroll.
4. The Windows program files are corrupted, damaged, or missing from 
the system. 
5. Some essential QuickBooks files that are needed to run the payroll 
updates are missing from the system. 
ELIMINATING STEPS TO RESOLVE THE 
QUICKBOOKS UPDATE ERROR 15270
QuickBooks payroll update error 15270 can be permanently dismissed by 
using the solutions provided below –
Solution 1 – Verify the Payroll Service Key by 
Accessing the QB Employees Section
You can easily rectify the QB error code 15270 by verifying the payroll 
service key in the following manner –
1. Open QuickBooks Desktop to go to the Employees tab and move your 
cursor to the My Payroll Service section.
2. Select Manage Service Key, and from under the QB Service Key 
window, click Edit to see the listed payroll services and click Add.
3. After you click Edit, note down the Service Key and hit Remove to go to 
the Confirmation window, and click Yes.
4. After removing the Service Key, click Add and enter your Service Key & 
Employer Identification Number, and click OK on the Payroll Update 
window and ensure that the payroll subscription shows is Active.
Solution 2 – Run the Reboot.bat File as an Admin 
from the Properties Window
You need to ensure that the reboot.bat file is running correctly to fix the 
update issues.
1. Exit QuickBooks Desktop and right-click the QuickBooks icon on your 
desktop to select Properties and then click on the Open File Location 
option.
2. Locate and right-click the Reboot.bat file to select the Run as 
Administrator option and wait for the registration process for all the 
QuickBooks files to finish.
3. Access the DOS window and restart your computer and check if the 
15270 error code is rectified.
CONCLUSION
QuickBooks error 15270 can be reliably addressed by using the solutions 
given in the blog above. If the issue persists, you can reach out to us 
at 1.855.738.2784 to get professional help from our support team.