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Implement the techniques to fix the QuickBooks error 15240

Published by @markwilliam8506
1/17/23, 10:56 PM
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The QuickBooks error 15240 pops up on your screen while updating QuickBooks or downloading a payroll update. A handful of factors lead to error 15240, out of which the major one is if you are using an outdated version of QB. If you are not using QuickBooks as admin, you can also allow the error 15240 to attack your system. The first signal of the error is that you will not be able to update your QuickBooks to its latest version. However, handling the QuickBooks payroll update error 15240 is relatively easy; let us get away with it with the proper techniques. 

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Techniques to deal with the QuickBooks desktop error 15240

Implementing the proper techniques while the error attacks your system is essential. Please note that updating your QuickBooks can help you avoid many such errors. Keep track of updating QuickBooks when required. Refer to the steps below and remove the QuickBooks desktop error 15240.

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Technique 1: Access QuickBooks using admin credentials

  1. Look for the QuickBooks icon and right-click on it.
  2. Tap on the option run as administrator.
  3. Head to properties and look for compatibility for all users.

Technique 2: Cross-check the internet explorer settings

  1. Select the gear icon and then tap on internet options.
  2. Now navigate to the advanced tab.
  3. In the security tab, mark Use SSL 3.0 and Use SSL 2.0.
  4. Tap on apply and then ok.

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Technique 3: Change the date and time settings

  1. Head to the time display on your system and change the date and time settings.
  2. Put in the correct date and time.
  3. Click on apply and then ok.

Technique 4: Add windows permission to the QB installation folders

  1. Check the permissions on the folders where QB is installed.
  2. Locate C: Program Files.
  3. Select Properties by performing a right-click on the Intuit folder.
  4. Navigate to the security tab and then choose advanced.
  5. Confirm that the user group has folder ownership.

If the user group does not have ownership, the following steps should be taken.

  1. Click Change in the advanced security settings window.
  2. Select the field Write Users, and then provide the object name.
  3. Choose Check Names.
  4. Select ok.
  5. Check if the Replace Owner on sub containers and Objects checkbox is checked.
  6. Go to apply, and then click OK.
  7. Choose the users from the permission tab and then tap on full control.
  8. Select Apply, and then select "ok.”

Summary

You can refer to the troubleshooting techniques above and check if the QuickBooks error 15240 vanishes. If not, don't hesitate to get in touch with our support team on 1.855.738.2784. With expertise in QuickBooks, they can guide you with the best solutions to get over this error. They have a technical nag and can help you remove the error immediately.

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