QuickBooks application requires proper and timely updates to function smoothly, which directly impacts your work and time productivity. However, a standard error may appear temporarily. This hinders the installation of QB Desktop or QB Payroll updates, which is called QuickBooks error 15240. Due to this, your system will delay commands or run slow. Moreover, this error mainly corrupts or damages the important data in the company file. Therefore, it is always advisable to have a backup of the company file as a safety measure. So, be sure to read the article till the end as we will discuss some common but major causes and ways to fix QuickBooks Payroll Update Error 15240 effectively and quickly.

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Primary Factors Instigating Error 15240 in QuickBooks Desktop

The following are the important reasons that can cause many problems in the application:

  1. When installing recent QB updates, the multi-user mode option is selected.
  2. Corrupted files in the Windows registry.
  3. The Internet Explorer settings in the system are misconfigured.
  4. When the data and time zone are incorrect.
  5. If the current version of QB you are using is out of date.
  6. You are signed in as a Windows administrator.
  7. Your computer's firewall application is blocking the update for QB Desktop.

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3 Methods to Rectify QuickBooks Error Message 15240

With these three quick methods, you can resolve the issue of QuickBooks returning error code 15240 when updating payroll:

Method 1: Use your Admin Privileges

  1. Sometimes, not being logged in as an admin in the QB software can cause this update error.In that scenario, follow these steps:
  2. First, exit QB Desktop and right-click its icon.
  3. Now, select Run as administrator from the drop-down options.
  4. Then, select Yes to check the user's permissions or grant them permissions.

Method 2: Re-configuration of Internet Explorer settings

  1. First, open Internet Explorer by double-clicking on its icon.
  2. From there, select the Tools tab and then Internet Options
  3. Then, click on the Advanced tab.
  4. Now, go to the Securities tab and below it, tick the Use SSL 2.0 and Use SSL 3.0 options.
  5. Finally, select Apply and then click OK.

Method 3: Give proper permissions to the QB installation folder

  1. First of all, after closing your QB software, open the Windows OS file manager.
  2. Then go to C:\Program Files\ folder and there you will see a folder named Intuit, right-click on it.
  3. Then, select Properties and click on the Advanced tab.
  4. Next, check if the User Group option is set to Owner.
  5. If this isn't the case, click Change next to the Owner's name in Advanced Security Settings to fix it.
  6. Then, select the Object Name field in Add User.
  7. Next, select Check Names and click OK.
  8. Now, select Replace in Objects & Sub-Containers
  9. Then, select & then OK.
  10. Now, from the Permissions screen, proceed by clicking on Users and then click on Full Control.
  11. Again, click Apply and then OK.

Conclusion

The technical error should be permanently removed from the software as soon as it occurs. So, by correctly applying the above solutions, resolve the issues related to QuickBooks error 15240. If you are still confused, call 1.855.738.2784 and speak to our expert team, who are always available to troubleshoot and assist you and ensure the smooth operation of your accounting systems.

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