RE: How to Resolve QuickBooks Payroll Error 15271 while downloading Updates
QuickBooks shows up “Error 15271 One or more files can’t be validated” when we are trying to download updates
As per the request I am going to provide you the best possible steps to resolve this issue. We usually face this kind of error while updating the latest payroll updates. Here are some examples of error message.
Error 15271: The payroll update did not complete successfully. A file cannot be validated.
Error 15271: The update did not complete successfully. A file cannot be validated.
Important Things to Know Before Troubleshooting:
- QuickBooks Payroll service subscription needs to be checked.
- Payroll services are available in three categories: Basic, Enhanced and Assisted Payroll.
- QuickBooks Payroll service is not available for mac users. It is available for desktop and online users.
All the updates are available for QuickBooks Desktop and payroll services on regular basis.
Fix QuickBooks Error 15271 by Following Below Mentioned Solutions.
Solution 1: Turn off User Account Control (UAC)
- Go to control panel.
- Find and open User Accounts.
- Select the classic view of User Accounts.
- Go to Change User account control settings.
- Move the slider to Never Notify and click Ok.
- Reboot your computer.
Solution 2: Clean Installation of QuickBooks Desktop.
- Go to run box and type MSCONFIG.
- Go to >selective startup option.
- Please disable all the services (make sure you have check hide all Microsoft services)
- Restart your computer.
- Please uninstall and reinstall QuickBooks using a clean install.
- You can use QuickBooks Software Clean Install tool.
- Please try to download the latest update in QuickBooks.
