Windows firewall or third-party antivirus applications if not configured properly, can cause several issues updating other applications on Windows. This happens when the security apps mistakenly identify QuickBooks or other apps as a potential threat and block their access to the internet. Once the application’s connection to the internet is blocked, it can’t download the updates and displays different error codes to the user. Here in this article, we are going to discuss one such update error that appears with error code 15106 in QuickBooks. If you are also dealing with QuickBooks error 15106, then keep reading the complete article until the end for detailed troubleshooting instructions.

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Reasons that Trigger QuickBooks Update Error 15160

As we have already discussed that incorrect firewall settings are a big reason for the occurrence of QuickBooks payroll error 15106. Apart from that here is a list of all other reasons that can cause QuickBooks error 15106.

1. In case, if you are not using Internet Explorer as your default internet browser.
2. Time and date settings are incorrect on your Windows PC.
3. Windows User Account Control settings are not allowing QuickBooks to connect with the internet.

Quick Solutions to Remove Intuit QB Error Message Code 15106

Solution 1: Rectify Incorrect Date and Time on your Windows PC

1. Right-click the clock at the lower right corner of the screen in the taskbar.
2. Click Adjust Date/time option and make the required changes.
3. Save the changes by clicking Apply and OK.

Solution 2: Set Internet Explorer as the Default Web Browser

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon at the top-right corner of the screen.
2. Select Tools to open the settings and navigate to the Programs tab.
3. Click the Make Default option and click Apply and OK.
4. Try to run the QuickBooks update once again and check if the error is now resolved.

Solution 3: Change Windows UAC Settings

1. Click the Windows Start button and click Control Panel.
2. Search for User Account Control from the search bar at the top and select it from the results.
3. Now change the settings to medium-security and save the settings.

Once you have applied all the solutions listed in this article you have most probably already resolved QuickBooks error 15106. In case, if for some reason the error reappears, then we suggest you dial (855)-526-5749 and ask QuickBooks technical troubleshooting team for advanced help.