Step-By-Step Guide to Resolve QuickBooks Error 15271

QuickBooks payroll has been a savior for many businesses and has been the most sort after feature of QuickBooks by Intuit. Updating Payroll in QuickBooks is as easy as going through the settings and taping a few options. However, there are times when the simple task of updating QuickBooks Payroll becomes complicated because of errors. QuickBooks Error Code 15271 appears with the following message:

Error 15271: The payroll update did not complete successfully. A file cannot be validated.

Error 15271: The update did not complete successfully. A file cannot be validated.

Follow through the article to know more about the error and eventually resolve the issue. In case of quick support from Intuit authorized support team contacts QuickBooks ProAdvisors at   (844)-888-4666. 

What triggers Payroll update error 15271?

Given below are some of the reasons that could have triggered the Payroll update error 15271.

1. The download or installation that took place for QuickBooks software was either incomplete or it got corrupted. 
2. The invalidated file did not lead to a successful payroll update.
3. Windows security applications are interrupting the background processes of QuickBooks Desktop.
4. Outdated payroll tax tables.
5. Windows User Account Control (UAC) is preventing QuickBooks from installing the updates.

Turning off the User Account Control (UAC) to get rid of QuickBooks Error 15271

For the Windows Vista

1. Select the Windows Logo and enter into the control
2. Type in UAC in the search box and click ENTER
3. Select the Turn User Account Control (UAC) ON or OFF
4. Press to clear the Use user account control (UAC) and switch off the UAC.
5. Press OK and reboot the system.

For Windows 7, 8 and 10 

• Navigate to the Control Panel
• Now in Windows 7 – Select start>> Control Panel
• For Windows 8- Go to the Control Panel and click Control Panel.
• In the search box, fill in the UAC.
• Press Change User Account control settings.
• Move the slider to Never notify. You can choose this to turn off the UAC.
• Press OK. In case you get prompted for the admin password or the confirmation then you need to enter the password or give confirmation. To do any changes – Restart the computer.
• If you have to turn ON the UAC – navigate the slider to When you want to be notified.
• Press OK and if you see the same result, then you need to restart the QuickBooks. If you see the QB Update service message window, then Select Install later and reset the ‘QB release update’:
• Click on Help and select Update QuickBooks.
• Press the button of Update Now.
• Then select Reset Update & press Install now.
• Once the installation is done, Restart the system.

If the above method has been successful in getting rid of error well and good, but if the QuickBooks Error Code 15271 is still appearing, call the ProAdvisors of QuickBooks at (844)-888-4666.