There are several possible causes for this payroll error. This may be due to a corrupted Microsoft Windows installer or a corrupted QuickBooks desktop installation. QuickBooks error code 15241 causes a problem with QuickBooks payroll features and typically occurs when a user installs or updates payroll.
QuickBooks error displays the following message on the screen:
“Error 15241: The payroll update did not complete successfully”
Causes of Payroll Error 15241
- If somehow downloaded file got corrupted.
- If there is an issue in installing QuickBooks software.
- If the Windows registry file gets corrupted due to the QuickBooks installation, you may see the same error again.
- QuickBooks-related essentials files were mistakenly deleted.
- If the anti-virus program blocks access to the file.
Methods in Steps to resolve the QuickBooks Error Code 15241
Fixed Error 15241 on Windows 7, 8, 10, or Vista
- Quit the QB desktop application.
- Do Right-click on My Computer and select Manage.
- Click Services and Applications.
- Double click on a Service option
- Find the IntuitQuickBooks FCS service in the list and double-click it.
- Under the General tab, click the Startup type drop-down menu, select Manual and apply.
- Click the Start button and then click OK.
- Then try to Update QuickBooks Desktop to Install the latest Payroll Tax table updates.
Read more about the QuickBooks Update Error 15241
Windows XP
If you have Windows XP installed on your system, follow these steps:
- First, exit from QuickBooks Desktop.
- Now, Right-click My Computer and select Manage.
- Click on Services & Applications > Services.
- Scroll down to Intuit QuickBooks FCS service. On double click, Intuit QuickBooks FCS Properties window get opens.
- On the General tab, tap on the Startup type drop-down arrow and select Manual
- Click on OK.
- Download the QuickBooks Desktop product updates.
- Update payroll tax tables.
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