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Steffan Johnson
Steffan Johnson Sep 18 '19

Steps to repair QuickBooks Error Code 15242




QuickBooks Error 15242 usually pops up while trying to update and run payroll or accounts in QuickBooks. This error arises with a displayed message on the screen specifying an improper download and installing of payroll updates from the system.


The QuickBooks Error 15242 error may display the next reasons since the reason behind this error.


Incomplete installing of payroll update. OR

QuickBooks FCS (File Copy Service) just isn't responding or may be damaged, as a result, jamming proper functioning of QuickBooks & payroll system.

Therefore, it is necessary to resolve QuickBooks Error 15242, as it might terminate the smooth work flow, ultimately affecting the business enterprise. Attempt the troubleshooting steps highlighted below to eliminate your issue.


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Troubleshooting QuickBooks Error 15242

 


Solution 1: Validate Your Payroll Subscriptions


Log into the QuickBooks and browse to Employees then click back at my Payroll Service > Account or Billing Information.

The QuickBooks Payroll Account Maintenance sheet can look regarding the screen.

Close the page to allow QuickBooks to re-validate the payroll subscription.

When validation process completes, try to update your QuickBooks or payroll once more.



Solution 2: Execute clean QuickBooks installation in Selective Startup


Occasionally, the 3rd-party applications such as Anti-Malware and Anti-virus obstruct the QuickBooks Desktop installation process. It becomes essential to install the QuickBooks Desktop in a selective startup as this mode allows you to open your windows with few selected programs running on the computer.


Press on the Windows + R keys to launch the Run command in the screen.

Type in msconfig and then click on OK.

Open the typical tab then click on Selective startup and Load system services.

Find Services tab and click on “Hide all Microsoft Services” option.

Next, click on Disable all.

Take away the check up on “Hide all Microsoft Services check” box.

View services lists and make certain the Windows Installer box is checked. (Click on OK not selected).

From System Configuration window, select the Restart option.

When the system starts, install/uninstall/reinstall QuickBooks Desktop with clean install.

Restarting your body on track configuration


Press on the Windows + R keys simultaneously to launch Run command.

Key in msconfig and then click on OK.

From General tab click on Normal Startup > OK.

From System Configuration window, click on Restart.

QuickBooks Customer Tech Support


They are the suggested troubleshooting steps for fixing QuickBooks Error 15242. We hope your error is resolved by performing the steps. If the error still persists, immediately call us, we are going to resolve the error for you. QuickBooks Technical support team is designed to supply the best help to customers, which is the reason why we now have a team of experts who are well trained and equipped to solve any QuickBooks errors/issues.If you want to Troubleshoot QuickBooks Error 15242,contact QuickBooks.



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