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QuickBooks Error Code 15242 are pertaining to the QuickBooks FCS (File Copy Service) that is not working properly. To fix the QuickBooks issue, you need to get the program back in the previous state and resolve the FCS problem fastly as you are able to. Intuit has recommended some solutions that could correct the error with expert guidance from QuickBooks ProAdvisors. Follow the resolution steps within the given sequence so that the best results can be obtained.


Fix QuickBooks Error 15242:

Solution 1: Repair Registry Entries associated with Error 15242

Go through the Start icon(like four flags).

You are able to do open the beginning button and search the “command” within the search area.

Don’t press Enter key.

Now, press and keep the ctrl-shift key together at same. These key located in your left side of a keyboard.

Then open box that is utilizing the permission dialog box. You'll be prompted and press Enter key.

The truth is when you look at the screen the cursor is blinking and a black box open sees regarding the screen.

Write “regedit” and then click Enter.

To have back up in Registry Editor, select Error 15242-related error, select Export from the File menu.

Choose the folder for which you desire to save the QuickBooks backup key, in a “Save In” list, when you look at the file name box, type a name for your backup file, such as “QuickBooks Backup” to ensure that the “Selected Branch” is select in the Export Range box and save the files.

Now do first save the files with a .reg file domain. Now, you've got a backup of your QuickBooks-related register entry.

Solution 2: Do Full Malware Scan of PC

One chance that your particular 15242 error could be pertaining to a malware infection on your computer. These malicious intruders may harm files, corrupt and even remove Runtime Errors. Besides, there is certainly a chance that the 15242 error is related to an element associated with the malicious program you are experiencing.


Solution 3: Remove Junk file from your System with Disk Cleanup

Learn How to run Disk Cleanup (Window XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10)


Go through the Start icon(like four flags).

You are able to do open the beginning button and search the “command” when you look at the search area.

Don’t press Enter key.

Now, press and keep the ctrl-shift key together at same. These key situated in your left side of a keyboard.

Then open box that is aided by the permission dialog box. You'll be prompted and press Enter key.

The truth is within the screen the cursor is blinking and a black box open sees regarding the screen.

Write “cleanmgr” and click Enter.

Disk Cleanup will quickly calculate exactly how much disk space you are able to recover.

Disk Cleanup dialog box will show up with a number of checkboxes as you are able to choose. In most cases, the “temporary files” category will occupy most disk space.

Check out the boxes of a section you want to clear and click OK.

Solution 4: improve your system Driver

Solution 5: Restore Windows System to “Undo” Recent System Changes

Go through the Start button.

From the search area, write system restores and press ENTER.

Into the results, press System Restore.

Enter an authority password.

Stick to the steps within the wizard to choose the restore point & Backup your pc.

Solution 6: Uninstall and reinstall the QuickBooks program associated with Error 15242

Step for Window 7 and Window Vista:


Click on Start and open Programs regarding the start menu.

Select Control panel right region of the menu.

After that click on Program and Features.

Find out of the Quickbooks Error 15242-associated program (eg. QuickBooks) into the Name column.

Press on QuickBooks-associated entry. Press regarding the Uninstall/change button on top of the menu.

Proceed with the on-screen guideline to complete the uninstallation of QuickBooks Error 15242-associated program. 

Step for Window 8


Go through the left side of your screen on 4 flag image to Open Start Menu.

Select Program and Features.

Find out the Quickbooks Error 15242-associated program (eg. QuickBooks) in the Name column.

Press on QuickBooks-associated entry. Press in the Uninstall/change button together with the menu.

Stick to the on-screen guideline to accomplish the uninstallation of QuickBooks Error 15242-associated program.

After uninstall successfully. Reinstall QuickBooks based on Intuit Guidelines. If you are still facing this error, contact our QuickBooks Support toll-free.


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