Easy way to fix QuickBooks payroll error code 30159
                     QuickBooks Payroll Error Code 30159: 
Reliable Troubleshooting Analysis
QuickBooks users often find that the payroll update process gets interrupted 
due to various errors, and one of the most common payroll error codes that 
annoy them is the QuickBooks Payroll Error Code 30159. This error mostly 
strikes when the payroll service subscription has not been renewed by the QB 
user, and it is one of the most troublesome technical issues that occur in the 
QB application. A detailed description of this error, along with suitable 
rectification methods, is provided in this blog.
Troubled by QuickBooks Payroll Error Code 30159? Simply dial +1-855-
948-3646 to contact our QB Experts Team for guidance.

30159 Payroll Error Message in QuickBooks: Main Reasons
The 30159 Payroll Error Message in QuickBooks generally occurs due to the 
factors listed below:
• Corruption in the ‘paysub.ini’ file and inactive payroll subscription generally 
triggers QB Error 30159.
• Malware invasion into the computer and an outdated QB application can 
also disrupt the payroll update process, thereby provoking this irritating 
issue.
How to Conveniently Resolve 30159 QB Desktop Payroll Error 
Code?
The 30159 QB Desktop Payroll Error Code can be easily rectified using the 
methods described below:
Method 1: Re-enter the payroll service key to reactivate the payroll 
service subscription on your system
• Jump straightaway to the ‘Employees’ menu immediately after launching the 
QB Desktop application, following which you must hit the ‘My Payroll Service’ 
tab to finally choose the ‘Manage Service Key’ option.
• Now, swiftly locate & select the payroll service key on the screen, after which 
you must hit the ‘Remove’ option to delete the service key and then you shall 
tap the ‘Add’ button so that you can again provide the correct payroll service 
key.
• At this step, completely save the valid payroll service key by hitting the 
‘Finish’ button and then tap the ‘OK’ button, following which your payroll 
subscription will get fully reactivated, thereby allowing you to easily obtain 
the payroll updates.
Method 2: Ensure that the ‘paysub.ini’ file gets correctly renamed 
to easily download the payroll updates 
• To easily view the ‘paysub.ini’ file, you have to first enable the hidden files & 
folders option in the ‘My Computer’, and for that, you shall immediately tap 
the ‘Organize’ tab in the ‘My Computer’ window, and then you must hit the 
‘Folder and Search Option’ option.
• Jump to the ‘View’ tab to easily hit the ‘Hidden Files and Folders’ option, 
following which you need to make sure that the ‘Show Hidden Files, Folders 
and Drives’ checkbox is marked and then save the fresh changes by striking 
the ‘Apply and the ‘OK’ buttons successively.
• Navigate back to the ‘My Computer’ so that you can promptly search for the 
‘paysub.ini’ file in the top-side search bar, and as soon as you can identify 
the ‘paysub.ini’ file, you must right-click on it to swiftly hit the ‘Rename’ 
option after which you can assign the word ‘oldmactech’ to the end of it: 
‘paysub.ini.oldmactech.’
• The fresh name can be easily saved by hitting the ‘Enter’ key & then you can 
successfully download & install the newest payroll service updates.
Conclusion
Implement these methods in the proper sequence as indicated above to swiftly 
eradicate QuickBooks Payroll Error Code 30159. If you require more 
guidance, you can dial +1-855-948-3646 to reach out to our QB Professionals 
Team.