Efficiently overcome the ‘QuickBooks 15271’ with these steps!

 

QuickBooks 15271 notifies such as ‘Error 15271: The payroll update did not complete successfully. A file cannot be validated.’ or ‘Error 15271: The update did not complete successfully. A file cannot be validated.’ are majorly witnessed messages in the QuickBooks Pro/Payroll/Desktop. All the solutions listed in this blog are the best suited to overcome this error.

If the solutions don’t work then that means there’s a greater technical complication and for that, you need a tech expert. Call us at ‘1-855-948-3646’ to let our experts guide your way out of this error.

Causes for the QuickBooks 15271 Error

There could be many reasons and justifications behind this error but these are some of the primary ones:

1. Incorrect installation of the QuickBooks software.
2. Problem with the Windows registry.
3. Attack of virus or malware. 

Incorrect SSL settings of the Internet explorer can also result in this error. Ensure that you have the latest version of the QuickBooks installed on your device.

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Solutions for the QuickBooks 15271 Error

We have picked up the most effective solutions and have bestowed them in the easiest steps. Cling to the below instructions and get rid of this error seamlessly:

Solution 1: Shut down the UAC

1. Go to the ‘Run’ window and in that locate the ‘Control Panel’.
2. Type ‘UAC’ (User Account Settings) in the search box and locate it.
3. Turn it off and select ‘never notify’ then click on ‘ok’.

Solution 2: Modify the System Registry Settings

1. Open the start menu and then simultaneously hold both the keys ‘Ctrl + Shift’.
2. Press the ‘enter key’ and then write ‘regedit’ in the appeared search box.
3. Tap on ‘enter’ and then select ‘failure 15271’.
4. Choose the files you want to backup and then hit the ‘export’ option.
5. Select an accessible folder and take the backup of the required files. 
6. Place it somewhere it’s easy to navigate it.
7. Use the malware exclusion system or the similar antivirus software.
8. Let it scan and remove the virus, if any. 
9. Restart your system to verify that the error is gone.

Solution 3: Clear the Junk Files

1. Perform a ‘full malware scan’ then select ‘clean all the junk files’.
2. Then uninstall the QuickBooks software by going to the start menu and then right-clicking on the QuickBooks.
3. Then reinstall it from the official website and ensure to run a ‘Windows System File Checker (‘sfc scannow”)’.
4. Try installing the QuickBooks in the ‘Selective Startup Mode’.
5. Enter the correct credentials and then verify if the error is settled.

Solution 4: Use the Selective Startup Mode

1. Simultaneously hold the ‘Windows + R’ keys to open the ‘Run’ window.
2. Type ‘msconfig’ in the given search box and then select ‘Selective Startup’.
3. Choose the ‘Load System Services’ option.
4. Then hit the “Services” option and tap on “hide all Microsoft services“
5. Select the “Disable all” option and then uncheck “hide all Microsoft services“.
6. Press ‘ok’ and restart your system.

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