QuickBooks is the first and foremost choice of small and medium-sized businesses for payroll management. Like other computer applications, QuickBooks Payroll requires regular updates to ensure smooth the operation because updating the app removes bugs and glitches. QuickBooks error 15270, which appears on the screen with the error message “[Error 15270] The payroll update did not complete successfully,” is a standard error that several users encounter while updating payroll. A file is missing from the update.” This article will assist you in resolving the update error code 15270 in QuickBooks.
What does QuickBooks Error 15270 mean?
When you click the “Download Latest Updates” option in the “Get Payroll Updates” window, the QuickBooks error 15270 occurs and sometime Quickbooks error 1618 also occurs with it. When the error occurs, an error message reads, the “Error 15270: The (payroll) update did not complete successfully.” A file is missing from the update.” Due to some errors, This error is also resolved to the file doctor in Quickbooks QuickBooks is unable to download the one of the payroll update files required to update payroll in QuickBooks.
What is the source of “The Update File is Missing Error 15270”?
Several factors influence QuickBooks payroll updates. First, review the list of possible causes below to determine what caused the 15270 error message to appear in your QuickBooks Desktop application.
- During the update process, your internet connection was the disrupted.
- The updates you are attempting to download and install are incompatible with the version of Windows you are running.
- Other than the update process, some other the QB processes are running in the computer’s background.
- If your computer has a virus or another type of the infection.
- If the QuickBooks Desktop application is incomplete or incorrectly installed.
- Update error code 15270 can also be caused by inactive or the expired payroll subscriptions.
- You typed in the wrong Employer Identification Number or Service Key.
- Your default internet browser is not Internet Explorer.
How to Get Rid of QuickBooks Payroll Error 15270
Method 1: Make Internet Explorer your default browser.
- Open Internet Explorer on your computer.
- Click the Gear icon in the upper right corner, then the Internet Options.
- Now, on the Programs tab, select Make Default.
- Click Apply, followed by OK.
Method 2: Execute the QuickBooks Reboot.bat file.
- Exit QuickBooks Desktop by right-clicking the QuickBooks icon on your desktop.
- Select Open File Location from the Properties menu.
- Locate and right-click the QuickBooks folder’s Reboot.bat file.
- QuickBooks Reboot Program
- Now, click Run as the Administrator and wait for the QuickBooks files to be registered with Windows.
- Restart your computer after the DOS window has closed and check the status of error 15270 in QuickBooks. We hope your error is resolved and Quickbooks the software properly worked.
Method 3: Check your QuickBooks payroll subscription.
Check out our article on Payroll Update Error 15276 for more information on payroll subscription verification.
Method 4: Execute the QuickBooks Reboot.bat file.
- Exit QuickBooks Desktop by right-clicking the QuickBooks icon on your desktop.
- Select Open File Location from the Properties menu.
- Locate and right-click the QuickBooks folder’s Reboot.bat file.
- QuickBooks Reboot Program
- Now, click Run as Administrator and wait for the QuickBooks files to be the registered with Windows.
- Restart your computer after the DOS window has closed and check the status of error 15270.
Method 5: On Windows, rename the Paysub.ini file.
To resolve any issues with the Paysub.ini file, see our article on Verify Payroll Subscription Error.
Method 6: Use a Virus and Malware Removal Tool to scan Windows.
If none of the troubleshooting steps the work, the error could be caused by an infection on your computer. To remove any infections on Windows, we recommend that you install an antivirus and a malware removal tool.
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Conclusion:
These are some troubleshooting steps you can take to resolve QuickBooks update error 15270. Most of the time, following these steps in the correct order, resolves the error, but if you are still the experiencing problems, we may need to repair and reinstall QuickBooks.