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Error 15103 is a technical snag that stops QuickBooks Desktop from being updated. This error code indicates that the payroll update wasn’t completed successfully, and it can prevent you from using certain payroll features or accessing your payroll data.
Today, we'll talk about the different ways to fix QuickBooks Error 15103 and the information that goes along with it. So, make sure you read this whole blog until the end.
What leads to QuickBooks Error 15103
If Internet Explorer is set up with an incorrect configuration.
This error can also be caused by a QuickBooks update that isn't finished.
Windows is not updated to the most recent version.
Problems with the Windows registry.
Solutions to root out QuickBooks Error 15103
To resolve QuickBooks Payroll Error 15103, you can follow these troubleshooting steps:
Solution 1: Reset QuickBooks updates
Run QuickBooks as an admin.
Click on the "Help" tab and choose "Update QuickBooks Desktop".
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Choose Reset Update, and then click Get Updates.
Lastly, click the Update Now button to start the update process.
Solution 2: Launch Reboot.bat
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Make an exit from QuickBooks Desktop.
Then, right-click on the Desktop and select Properties.
After that, click the Open File Location option.
Upon heading to the QuickBooks folder, find reboot.bat. If the file is hidden, type reboot into the Search box after turning on the option to view hidden files and folders.
Double-click the file.
You need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
Run QuickBooks and click on the Help tab.
Soon after, click on Update Now.
Solution 3: Update Windows
Hit the "Start" button.
Click on Settings.
Now, go to the Settings menu and click on Update and Security.
Then, go to Windows Update and click on "Check for updates."
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After that, "Download and install the updates."
Once done, restart the computer and try to update QuickBooks once again.
Solution 4: Setting up Digital Signature Certificate
Navigate to Drive:/Program Files (x86)/Intuit and open the QuickBooks folder.
Then, right-click on QBW32.exe and select Properties.
Choose Intuit's digital signature from "Digital Signatures."
Click on Detail.
Tap on Install Certificate upon clicking on View Certificate.
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Click on "Next," and then click on "Finish."
Once the certificate has been successfully imported, restart the PC and try to download the update again.
Solution 5: Fix the error using QuickBooks File Doctor
Go to the official Intuit website.
Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
Now, press CTRL+J keys and double-click on QuickBooksToolsHub.exe.
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Install the tool by following the onscreen prompts and agree to the terms of the license.
Click on Next and then press Install to start the download process.
When the process is done, click the Finish button.
Now, run the tool.
Choose QuickBooks file Doctor tool and following that, click on the Company File Issues tab.
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Hit on Browse.
Pick the Company file.
Then, hit on "Check your files and network."
Tap on Continue.
Click on Next upon putting in your QuickBooks Admin password.
Solution 6: Clean install QuickBooks
Open the Run Window (press the Win and R keys).
Then, in the Run box, type MSCONFIG and hit the Enter key.
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Choose "Selective startup" from the "General" tab.
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Now, click on the OK button.
Click on "Restart."
Now, re-install QB Desktop upon uninstalling QuickBooks.
Type in the correct license and product keys to activate and register the product.
Solution 7: Update QuickBooks
Firstly, go to the Help menu in QuickBooks.
After that select the “Update QuickBooks Desktop" option.
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Next, you need to choose the "Update Now" tab.
Also mark the checkboxes for "Reset Update" and "Get Updates."
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Now hit a click on the "Update" button to start the update process. After the update is complete, restart QuickBooks.
Conclusion
You can perform any of the above-mentioned solutions to fix QuickBooks Error 15103. Still facing technical issues? Just call our QuickBooks error support experts at the helpline i.e., 1-800-761-1787.
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