A business subscribes to the QuickBooks payroll feature to deal with the wages of its employees. However, receiving issues while operating or updating it can affect the business. QuickBooks error 15101 is one such error that pops up when installing the latest updates of the payroll service. In fact, the entire series of '15XXX' QuickBooks errors is related to payroll update errors. If you are also getting error message 15101 and looking for ways to get rid of it, go through this complete article until the end. 

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What Prompts QuickBooks Payroll Update Error?

When there is some problem with your internet settings or with your Windows firewall settings, you come across the error code 15101. 

Troubleshooting Methods to Resolve QuickBooks Desktop Error Code 15101

Below are two solutions that will help you fix the issues-.

Solution 1: Manually configure Windows Firewall settings

  1. Select the 'Start' menu on the Windows desktop.
  2. In the search bar, type 'Windows Firewall' and open it.
  3. Go to 'Advanced Settings', click twice on 'Inbound Rule' and then 'New Rule'.
  4. Choose 'Port' and then 'Next'.
  5. Checkmark the 'TCP' checkbox.
  6. In the 'Specific local ports', type your desired specific ports:
    a. QuickBooks Desktop 2020: 8019, XXXXX
    b. QuickBooks Desktop 2019: 8019, XXXXX
    c. QuickBooks Desktop 2018: 8019, 56728, 55378-55382
    d. QuickBooks Desktop 2017: 8019, 56727, 55373-55377
  7. Now, click 'Next', then 'Allow the Connection'.
  8. Hit 'Next' again and checkmark the given profiles.
  9. Select 'Next' to add a rule; For instance, you can name it 'XYZ(year)'.
  10. At last, tap 'Finish'.

Solution 2: Launch the Quick Fix My Program tool from the QuickBooks Tool Hub and then update QuickBooks

  1. You need to download the current version of QuickBooks Tool Hub and save the downloaded file to an easy location.
  2. Run the 'QuickBooksToolHub.exe' file to begin the installation.
  3. Proceed with the instructions prompted and at last click 'Finish'.
  4. Now that you have installed the application, open it and go to the 'Program Problems' menu.
  5. Choose 'Quick Fix my Program' and let the tool function.
  6. After that, go to QuickBooks and open the company file.
  7. Select 'Help' and hit Update QuickBooks Desktop.
  8. Choose 'Update Now' and check the 'Reset Update' checkbox.
  9. Next, click 'Get Updates'; when updated, exit and re-open QuickBooks.
  10. Hit the 'Help' menu and select 'Update QuickBooks Desktop'.
  11. Click 'Overview' and then 'Update Now'.

Obstacles while updating the payroll can be troublesome. We hope using the given debugging methods has resolved QuickBooks error 15101. In case, you are still facing some problem, immediately call our QuickBooks technical experts via Toll-Free 1.855.738.2784.

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