When downloading new updates for QuickBooks, users may encounter QuickBooks Error 15276. This error can occur due to a multitude of factors including an expired QuickBooks subscription, incompatibility between QuickBooks and the computer, using outdated digital signature certificate, etc. In this article, we shall go through all the causes and methods to effectively troubleshoot QuickBooks Error 15276.
When this error occurs an error message usually states "The payroll update did not complete successfully. One of the files to be updated was in use and could not be replaced."
Major causes leading to QuickBooks Error 15276
The primary causes behind to this error as are below:
The operating system is incompatible with the QuickBooks Desktop edition.
The current subscription of QuickBooks Payroll is inactive.
Outdated Tax table is set up.
QuickBooks files may have been affected by some virus.
Outdated digital signature certificate can also be a primary cause of this error.
Multiple Methods for QuickBooks Error 15276
Here are some troubleshooting steps you can follow to fix such error:
Method 1: Run QB Fix my Program Feature
Download QuickBooks Tool Hub.
Navigate to the download folder by pressing CTRL+J keys.
Double-clicking QuickBooksToolsHub.exe to start the installation.
Click on "Yes" on the on-screen prompt.
Accept the conditions of the license and click on Next and then also click on Yes.
Click on Install.
After that, run QB Tool Hub.
Go to the Program Problems tab and click on Quick Fix My Program.
Method 2: Set up the Latest Tax Table
Run QuickBooks Desktop. Go to the Employees tab.
Click on Get Payroll Updates.
Select Download Latest Update.
After downloading the update, install the downloaded update.
Method 3: Terminate Qbwebconnector.exe
Press [Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys] to open the Task Manager.
Go to the Processes tab.
Search for process named “Qbwebconnector.exe”.
Right-click on it, and click on End Process.
Restart QuickBooks.
Try to update QuickBooks.
Method 4: Install Digital Signature Certificate
Launch Windows Explorer.
Navigate to the QuickBooks folder. The folder is located in the path “Drive:/Program Files/Intuit.”
Right-click on the .exe file of QB and click on Properties.
Click on Digital Signature.
Choose Intuit Inc.
Click on Install Certificate.
Hit on Next.
Now, run QuickBooks.
Click on Help and then hit on the Update QuickBooks tab.
Method 5: Clean Install QuickBooks
Perform a clean installation of QuickBooks desktop using the following steps:
Go to the Control Panel and click on Programs and Features.
Choose QuickBooks and then click on Uninstall/Change.
Rename the QuickBooks folder.
Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop.
Now, try to update QB Desktop.
Method 6: Manual steps to fix this issue
Close QuickBooks and restart your computer.
Launch QuickBooks as an administrator by right-clicking on the QuickBooks icon and selecting "Run as administrator."
Go to the Employees menu and select "Get Payroll Updates."
Make sure to select the "Download entire payroll update" checkbox and click on "Update."
If the error persists, try restarting your computer in Safe Mode and then try to update the payroll again.
If none of these solutions work, you may need to uninstall and then reinstall QuickBooks.
Final Words..!
It is time to wind up this discussion on the various methods to fix QuickBooks Error 15276. Errors are pretty common in QuickBooks. If you are facing any issue in QuickBooks, just call our QuickBooks payroll support experts at the helpline i.e., 1-800-761-1787.