QuickBooks has been releasing its updated version right from when it began with a handful of followers to a million subscribers today. Every year, there is a new system update of QuickBooks and it always brings forth a better version of the same. QuickBooks Error 15107 is a type of error that occurs while updating QuickBooks. In this article, we will get to know about QuickBooks Error 15107 and look at the methods to fix it.
Why is an update required?
QuickBooks update is important so that people can move forward to a better world of QuickBooks, where the features and accounting tools only keep getting better by time. It is also perfect for small and medium-sized businesses.
Although, whenever hindrances do come up, QuickBooks has a solution for everything.
What are the causes of QuickBooks Error 15107?
- When the latest QuickBooks Update is incomplete or closed forcefully.
- When the registry files in the device are either damaged or corrupted.
How to Resolve QuickBooks Error 15107?
Solution 1: Restart Your Computer
Restart your computer and your QuickBooks software. When you restart your device, the error is compelled to reset and move out of the way of your screen. Therefore, when the device is restarted, it works more efficiently. If it doesn’t help, then move on to the solution given below.
Solution 2: Run the reboot.bat File
1: Click on the Windows Key on your keyboard or tap on Start.
2: Type reboot.bat in the search field and press Enter.
3: A black window will open up on your screen that is called the DOS window or Command window.
4: Plenty of file names will appear on the screen of your device. Do not force them to shut down in your Windows as they can cause more issues.
5: Wait for the reboot.bat utility to shut down on its own after it is completed.
6: Move on to the next solution if you retried running your QuickBooks update, but it just becomes impossible to do so.
NOTE: If you have many installations of QuickBooks on your device, then it is obvious you will have many copies of the reboot.bat file too. If this is what it is, then choose and access the reboot.bat file that is linked with QuickBooks in which you are facing the error.
Solution 3: Download Update Again
1: Shut down your QuickBooks software.
2: Visit the C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Intuit\QuickBooks <version>\Components.
3: Search for the folder by the name DownloadQBxx where xx is the version number of QuickBooks. E.g. DownloadQB17
4: Rename the folder name as DownloadQBxx.OLD.
5: Reopen your QuickBooks.
6: Go to Help >Update QuickBooks Desktop >Update Now.
7: Tap on Reset the updates checkbox to roll back the update.
8: Download the newest update again by hitting on the Get Updates button.
9: Wait for the download to finish and then close and reopen your QuickBooks.
10: Install the update by clicking on the install now button.
Solution 4: Troubleshoot Your Internet Explorer Settings, Firewall, and Internet Security
This solution involves a detailed check on various things like:
- Verifying that your computers date and time is correct
- Checking the cipher strength
- Also, updating or restoring some settings using Tools and then Internet options.
Solution 5: Perform a clean install of QuickBooks
You can use QuickBooks Clean Install tool to help you with this solution. Follow the given steps to do that:
1: Download QuickBooks Clean Install tool and save it on your desktop.
2: Now, click on QuickBooks_Clean_Install_Utility.exe. to open the setup file.
3: A new box will appear asking for permissions; click on I Accept on the license agreement.
4: Now, you are directed to another box that will ask you your version of QuickBooks. Click on it and then select Continue.
5: Now Click OK.
Have Questions? Need Help?
The process might take a few minutes, but once done, it is sure to solve QuickBooks Error 15107. In case, you face a lot of hindrances while updating, working or any other process while using QuickBooks, try and contact our experts for help and better guidance at QuickBooks Enterprise PhoneSupport Number 1-805-257-5030.