QuickBooks users have been facing many issues in the program, especially when downloading the updates. Different types of errors can occur in this regard. QuickBooks error code 15241 is one such error. The error message related to this error is “Error 15241: The payroll update did not complete successfully”. There are many avenues to evade this error, all discussed in this blog. So, continue reading.
Factors leading to QuickBooks Error 15241
The causes of this error include:
QuickBooks not installed properly.
Disabled File Copy Service (FCS) service.
Virus or malware attack on the system affected QuickBooks installer files as well.
QuickBooks Service Key is wrong.
Damaged Windows Registry.
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Solutions to oust QuickBooks Error code 15241
This update error can be rectified by implementing some specific strategies discussed below.
Strategy 1: Change FCS settings
Procedure for users of Windows 8,7 and 10 users
Click on Start, and click on Manage.
Search for Intuit QuickBooks FCS.
After that, click on General followed by Manual.
Hit on Apply.
Procedure for users of Windows XP
At first, right click My Computer.
Then hit on Manage.
Choose the Intuit QuickBooks FCS service here.
Then, hit on Properties.
From there, go to General tab.
Hit on Start-up type.
Now, tap on Manual and then Ok.
Launch QuickBooks Desktop and try the update process again.
Strategy 2: Examine the QBWin.log file
The QBWin.log file contains all the important information regarding the recent activities. The sources of QuickBooks error 15241 can be traced here. This file is located in the QuickBooks folder. You need to reach out to the QuickBooks folder and open this file using the Notepad.
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Strategy 3: Run the Reboot.bat file
The steps are:
Right-click the QuickBooks Desktop icon.
Go to Properties, and click on Open File Location.
Herein, search for Reboot.bat.
Double-click the file to open it.
The process many take some time. When it is done, run QuickBooks again and try the update process.
Strategy 4: Activate the Payroll Service Key
Wrong payroll Service key or inactive one can also trigger QuickBooks Error code 15241. The steps to fix it are:
Launch QuickBooks and go to Employees.
Then, head to My Payroll Service key.
Click on Activate Service key.
Tap on Payroll then click on Edit.
Change the payroll key if it is incorrect and type in the correct one.
Then hit Next.
Follow up by clicking on Finish.
Strategy 5: Go for Manual procedure to Update QuickBooks
The manual procedure entails the following steps:
Navigate to Intuit website from the browser.
Type in the QuickBooks product details and download the update.
Now, double-click the downloaded file and get it installed on the system.
This should avoid Error code 15241.
Strategy 6: Use different features of QuickBooks Tool Hub
Use of QuickBooks Tool Hub can be resorted for fixing QuickBooks Error 15241. You need to use QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool and Quick Fix My Program features in this tool. The steps are:
First step is to download and install QuickBooks Tool Hub.
Now, run the tool and go to Installation issues tab.
Here, one-by-one click on Install Diagnostic Tool and Quick Fix My Program.
After the processes are over, run QuickBooks and try the update again.
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Strategy 7: Clean Install QuickBooks
The walkthrough of Clean installation is discussed as follows:
Go to Start menu and then to Control Panel.
Click on Programs and Features.
Opt for QuickBooks.
Thereafter, click on Uninstall/Change tab.
Tap on Repair and then click on Uninstall the program.
Now, install a fresh copy of QuickBooks and use the correct license keys for activation.
Conclusion!
This blog explained all the strategies that should help you fix QuickBooks Error code 15241. If you are facing any more issues in QuickBooks, call our experts at 1-800-761-1787.
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