QuickBooks Error 15101 [A Technical Guide]

1. QuickBooks Error 15101 [A Technical Guide] QuickBooks Error 15101 is an error that appears while updating QuickBooks Payroll. The error usually occurs when you cannot connect to the internet to download the updates. Internet connectivity issues are not limited to updating payroll and features, but they can also cause problems while updating bank feeds. Error 15101 comes under 15xxx series of errors, and you can get a different error code depending on the cause of your failure. This error occurs commonly when you run payroll updates to download the latest tax tables. The blog will go through the reasons and solutions for this error that’ll help you resolve this error.

2. Causes Of QuickBooks Error Message 15101 1.Windows Firewall is restricting QuickBooks from connecting to the internet. 2.Some third-party application is interrupting with QuickBooks internal process. 3.The Internet Explorer is not set as the default browser to retrieve the internet connection. 4.All QuickBooks services are not open on Windows.  There are many reasons for the error message 15101. Since the causes are multiple, it’s important to know the reasons for this error message. Doing so will save you time and get you to the most accurate solution quickly. Some of the reasons for the error are given below: Now that you are sound of the reasons, it’s important you go through some of the solutions that can solve this error.

3. Solutions For QuickBooks Payroll Error 15101 Solution 1: Choose Internet Explorer As Your Default Browser Choosing Internet Explorer as your default browser can help resolve this error. This allows you to set settings in favor of QuickBooks. Go through the steps given below to resolve this error once and for all: 1.Open Internet Explorer and click on Tools or the gear icon. 2.Choose Internet Options and move to the Programs tab. 3.Click on the Make Default option. 4.Click on OK to save the changes. 5.Windows 10 can have slightly different steps. There are multiple solutions or answers to this error. You can try all of them. But it’s much better to study your cause from the reasons stated above and then try any of the methods given below: Go through the next set of steps if these measures haven’t resolved your issue.

4. Excluding QuickBooks from the firewall’s blocklist can allow QuickBooks to connect to the internet and function properly. Follow the measures given below to solve this error: 1.In the Start menu, click on Settings. You can now enter Firewall in the Find A Setting Search Box. 2.Click on Windows Firewall in the search results. Now, click Allow An App Or Feature Through Windows Firewall. 3.Click on the Change Settings button in the Allowed Apps window. Choose the check box for apps on your computer that you want to allow to communicate over the internet. 4.Click on the Private and Public check box. 5.Click OK and then click on the Close Button to close the Windows Firewall window. Solution 2: Exclude QuickBooks From The Firewall Block List

5. The blog covers the solutions and causes associated with QuickBooks Error 15101. You can also run the QuickBooks Reboot.bat file, reinstall QuickBooks in safe mode, and restart the QBConnector.exe process to resolve this error. Following all the methods and their steps can result in the complete eradication of this error from your system. It’s important to take prompt action to not cause any further damage. Conclusion You can get in touch with the QuickBooks Professional Team at 855-948-3646 to learn more about this error.