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If you are getting an error message that states, u201cQuickBooks Error 15271: The update did not complete successfully. A file cannot be validated,u201d you must try to turn off Windows User Account Control settings. Another troubleshooting solution you can try is to reinstall QuickBooks Desktop. If you need an expert to walk you through the complete troubleshooting procedure, dial 1-855-856-0042 or troubleshoot the error yourself, click here and read the information in the linked article.<br>
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Every time you encounter an error, the reason behind it needs to be identified so that you can troubleshoot it. The biggest problem with update errors like QuickBooks error 15271 is to identify the real cause of them. This error affects the update of QuickBooks Desktop and payroll in it and throws an error message that reads, “Error 15271: The payroll update did not complete successfully. A file cannot be validated.” If you are also dealing with the same issue and have no idea why you have suddenly started getting error 15271 in QuickBooks, read this blog until the end. We have done extensive research on error 15271 and found some reasons that might trigger such an update error in QuickBooks that you will find further in this article. Along with the causes of the error, we will also walk you through some simple solutions that can help you resolve the issue in a flash.
Reasons why you must be Getting Error 15271 in QuickBooks • As the error message states that the error results from an invalidated file, it clearly points to Windows security. Here’s a quick list of reasons that can prompt error 15271 in QuickBooks Desktop. • Windows User Account Control can’t verify the integrity and authenticity of the downloaded update file and restricts it from executing on the operating system. • An outdated QuickBooks Desktop application may have bugs that can restrict you from installing the payroll updates.
In rare instances, issues in the installation of QuickBooks Desktop can also prevent a user from getting the latest Desktop and payroll updates installed. • Now let’s try to resolve each cause with the solutions mentioned below but make sure to follow the solutions in the given sequence. • Solutions to Fix QuickBooks Update Error 15271 • Solution 1: Get QuickBooks Desktop Updates before Installing Payroll Updates
Run QuickBooks with an account that has administrative rights and go to the Help tab. • Now select the Update QuickBooks Desktop option, and on the next window that appears on the screen, go to the Update Now tab. • Click Get Updates and restart QuickBooks. • Click Install Now and try to install payroll updates then. • Solution 2: Temporarily Disable Windows User Account Control Settings • Click the Windows Start button to open the Start menu. • Now select Control Panel and search UAC from the search bar at the top.
Open the Windows User Account Control settings and move the slider down to the Never Notify level. • Re-try to install QuickBooks Desktop or payroll updates now and check if disabling UAC resolves the error. • If the solutions mentioned above did not help fix QuickBooks error 15271, the real cause might be the corruption in the program installation that you can fix by reinstalling the QuickBooks Desktop application. For more help resolving the issue or any queries related to the information given above, contact QuickBooks support at 1-855-856-0042.