Here’s how you can resolve QuickBooks payroll Error 15212

by Joey Williams QBS Enterprise Support

QuickBooks is one of the best accounting software available today and is used by medium and small businesses. However, since it is an application, its users face errors that sometimes affect their day-to-day business operations. One of the common errors in QuickBooks Error 15212, which occurs when the users are trying to update to the latest release or while downloading payrolls. So, in this article, we will in detail discuss how to fix this error.

Ways to resolve the QuickBooks error 15212

Solution 1: Steps to download the latest updates manually

Firstly, you have to open your QuickBooks application.
Now go to the Help option and then click on Update QuickBooks tab.
After this Update QuickBooks Desktop window will be displayed.
Choose the Option tab and then click No for shared download option.
Once done, save the changes and close.
Now, try to download the updates.
If still, you face the QuickBooks Error 15212 then try out the next solution.

Solution 2: Remapping the data files to the network drive

First of all, restart your system.
Now go to This PC and then double click and open it.
Now click on the Map network drive option.
Once done, you have to click on the Browse option and choose the Data file to map it.
After completing the remapping check if QuickBooks 15212 Error is resolved or not.

Solution 3: Uninstall and Re-installation QuickBooks

If still the QuickBooks error 15212 is not fixed then you have to uninstall and reinstall QuickBooks.

To uninstall QuickBooks, follow the below mentioned steps

Firstly, go to Start and then type control panel option and open it.
Now choose the Program and Features /Uninstall a program.
After that choose the version which is responsible for this error.
Once done click on uninstall and then on Remove.

Steps to Reinstall the QuickBooks

First thing to do is double click on the QuickBooks.exe file downloaded.
Now follow the steps that are being displayed on the screen.
Now accept the terms and conditions and then click on Next.
You have to provide with your Product and License Number and then go ahead according to the instruction that will be displayed on the screen.

Fixing QuickBooks Error 15212 is not that complicated but if the problem persists then you can always seek assistance from the QuickBooks payroll error support team by dialling our toll-free number i.e., 1-800-615-2347.