A great accounting and bookkeeping software, QuickBooks has numerous applications due to its many features. It is used by small and medium sized business for their financial requirements. But many users have raised the issue of facing technical errors while using it. One such error is QuickBooks Error Code 15270 which occurs when a user tries to download the payroll update or set the file.      

What is QuickBooks Error Code 15270?

QuickBooks Error Code 15270 occurs when one tries to download the payroll update. It can also occur if an intuit related software program if running in the background while the user tries to start or close windows or during the windows operating system installation. When this error occurs, the following message appears on the screen:

Error 15270: The (Payroll) update did not complete successfully. The update is missing a file.

Resolving this error as soon as possible gets necessary for the user as this is a very critical error and may cause data loss if not resolved timely.

Causes of QuickBooks Error Code 15270:

·         Windows program is corrupt

·         QuickBooks updation is not correct

·         User has a poor internet connection

·         QuickBooks installation process is not correct

·         Server communication has been blocked

·         Internet Explorer is not chosen as the default browser

Ways to prevent QuickBooks Payroll Error Code 15270

Here are the important ways by which you can avoid this QuickBooks Error Code 15270:

·         Easily download the update file and click the ‘Update Complete’ button when the update process is complete.

·         After this, start the QuickBooks software and do all the changes as per the business requirements.

·         Make sure that you are using the updated version of QuickBooks software.

·         Reboot the system, visit QuickBooks update service window and click on Install Later tab. This will manage all the payroll update file related bugs.