QuickBooks, being one of the most popular accounting software, helps both large scale as well as medium- scale businesses to keep their account records. It makes accounting easy. But just like any other software, QuickBooks too show up some technical glitches. One such technical glitch is ‘Error Code 15241’. In this tech blog, we will know in detail about this QuickBooks payroll error 15241 – its causes, symptoms and solution.
What is QuickBooks Error 15241?
This error is an indication of unsuccessful completion of payroll updates due to on or the other error. When a message: “[Error 15241] The QuickBooks update did not complete successfully. The QuickBooks FCS Service is disabled,” appears on the screen, it is indicative of the technical error 15241.
What causes QuickBooks Error 15241?
There can be multiple factors leading to this QuickBooks error message 15241 or payroll error. It can be caused due to damaged Microsoft Windows Installer or due to damaged QuickBooks desktop installation. Other reasons include:
QuickBooks Desktop File Copy Service (FCS) is disabled.
The downloaded file got corrupted somehow.
Trojan attack on the software.
QuickBooks related essential files got deleted somehow.
Ways to Resolve QuickBooks Error 15241
The steps to resolve QuickBooks Error 15241 differs from version to version of the Windows.
For Windows 10 Users:
At first, you need to click on the Search button on the Task bar.
After then search for Computer. Right-click on This PC and then choose Manage tab.
In the next step click on Services > Applications (from the left pane).
Also, click on Services (in the right pane).
Perform a double- click operation on Intuit QuickBooks FSC.
Click on Startup type drop- down option.
Select Manual in the startup window.
Select Apply button.
Choose the Start option and then select OK.
Open QuickBooks Desktop once more.
Download QuickBooks Desktop product updates.
Update latest Payroll tax tables.
For Windows XP Users:
If you use Windows XP then follow the steps mentioned below-
Initially you need to close your QuickBooks Desktop.
After that right – click on My Computer and then select Manage. The computer management screen will Open.
From the Services and Applications tab select Services. The Services window will open.
Scroll down and then double-click on Intuit QuickBooks FSC service.
Click on the General tab > Startup > Manual.
Click on the OK button.
Open QuickBooks Desktop again.
Download the updates of QuickBooks Desktop product.
Update Payroll tax tables.
Select Download entire payroll update.
Additional Solution:
QuickBooks can also be setup for automatic update. The steps to do it are as follows:
Open your QuickBooks desktop
After that click on Help menu > choose Update QuickBooks Desktop.
Next, go to Option tab.
And then click on Yes to turn on automatic updates.
Lastly, hit a click on Close tab.
Concluding Down!
The ways to resolve QuickBooks error code 15241 are provided by our team of experts. The above solutions can troubleshoot the error within a few minutes, but if it doesn’t happen so and the errors keep re-occurring, it is recommended to reach out to our team of professionals.
Our team works 24*7 to provide expert QuickBooks solutions. Reach out to QuickBooks desktop payroll error support or call us at 1-800-761-1787 for further assistance.