Resolve QuickBooks Payroll Update Error 15241?

Question

Error 15241 in QuickBooks frequently appears when users attempt to update QuickBooks Payroll or QuickBooks Desktop. This blog shall unravel the various causes and solutions to fix QuickBooks Error 15241. Thus, keep reading this segment till the end.

What is QuickBooks Error 15241?

QuickBooks Error 15241 is a common error that occurs when the QuickBooks Desktop File Copy Service (FCS) is not running properly or is disabled.

You may se the following error message on your computer screen when the error occurs:

Error 15241: The payroll update did not complete successfully.

 

Main instigators for Error 15241 in QuickBooks

·Error 15241 might result due to an incomplete QuickBooks installation.

• Damage to crucial Windows Registry files can also contribute to this error.
• A possible virus or malware attack may have led to this error.
• Some critical QuickBooks files got unintentionally erased.

 

This article's brief and easy-to-implement instructions should enable you to fix QuickBooks Error 15241. We advise getting in touch with our QuickBooks payroll error support specialists at the helpline 1-800-615-2347 if you are still having issues with this technical snag.

 

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Answer 1

To fix QuickBooks Payroll Error 15241, you can restart the QuickBooks Desktop File Copy Service (FCS). To do this, press Windows + R to open the Run command, type services. msc and press Enter. Locate the QuickBooks FCS service, right-click on it and select Restart.

Answer 2

QuickBooks Payroll Error 15241 is usually encountered when there are issues with the QuickBooks Desktop File Copy Service (FCS) or the QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Service. It can prevent you from updating your payroll or downloading the latest payroll updates. Here are some steps to resolve this error:

Run QuickBooks as an Administrator:
Close QuickBooks Desktop.
Right-click on the QuickBooks Desktop icon and choose "Run as administrator."
If prompted by User Account Control, click "Yes" to grant administrative permissions.
 

Check the FCS Service:
Press "Windows + R" on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
Type "services.msc" and press Enter to open the Services window.
Scroll down and locate "Intuit QuickBooks FCS" service.
Check the service status, and if it's not running, right-click on it, and choose "Start."
After starting the service, close the Services window.
 

Update QuickBooks Desktop:
Open QuickBooks Desktop and go to the Help menu.
Select "Update QuickBooks."
Click on the "Update Now" tab and put a checkmark on "Reset Update."
Click on "Get Updates" to start the update process.
Once the update is complete, restart QuickBooks.
 

Manually Update Payroll Tax Tables:
Go to the Employees menu and choose "Get Payroll Updates."
In the Get Payroll Updates window, click "Download Entire Update."
Click "Update" to install the latest payroll tax tables.
 

Verify Payroll Subscription:
Open QuickBooks and go to the Employees menu.
Choose "My Payroll Service" and then click "Account/Billing Information."
Sign in with your Intuit Account credentials.
Verify your Payroll Subscription status.

Regards,
Peter