What’s QuickBooks error 15106 and How to Resolve it?

What are the causes behind QuickBooks error 15106?

Given below are the primary reasons that trigger QuickBooks error 15106:

The antivirus software installed on your system is stopping the update.

You’re not logged in on your workstation with the administrative rights.

Troubleshooting methods to resolve QuickBooks error 15106

Let’s take a look at the solution given below that will help you fix QuickBooks

update error 15106:

Method 1. Try to log in to your system as an administrator

At first, click on the Start menu.

By right-clicking the QuickBooks menu, select Run as Administrator.

You’re logged in as an administrator now.

Try to update the application again. If you still get the error, try method 2.

Method 2. Turn off User Account Control settings

Follow the steps given below to turn off the UAC settings:

Hit Windows and R keys simultaneously to open the Run window.

After that, type Control Panel and click OK.

Choose User Accounts and click User Accounts (Classic View).

Next, select the Change user account control settings option.

Shift the slider to Never Notify and click OK to turn off the UAC. Move the slider to Always Notify and select OK to turn on the UAC.

Now, restart the system.

If you get QuickBooks error 15106 again, move to method 3. Method 3. Check

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.

In the Process tab, locate your antivirus software process and exit it.

( Note: Uninstall the application if you still get the error even after disabling the antivirus app)