Payroll Error 15106 is a common
error in the 15XXX series that affects QuickBooks update function. This error
message appears when a user attempts to update QuickBooks and payroll,
indicating that "The update program is damaged or cannot be
opened." Unlike other 15XXX series errors, this error mainly occurs due to insufficient administrative
rights and firewall restrictions on QuickBooks update services. Read the complete
article till the end for detailed reasons and solutions to resolve QuickBooks
Desktop error 15106 in this article.
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The Windows Installer is software
that helps you install and remove programs and updates on your windows
computer. If it gets damaged or corrupted, errors may occur while updating some
programs. QuickBooks can face this issue if the Microsoft installer becomes
damaged or corrupted. This can lead to QuickBooks Payroll Error 15106, which prevents installation or updating of QuickBooks payroll.
Such errors happen when the damaged Microsoft installer stops QuickBooks from updating
correctly.