Expert solution to tackle QuickBooks Error 15222

QuickBooks payroll service can help users easily pay business taxes and deduct the taxable amount from employee salaries. However, the payroll services sometimes get blocked by QuickBooks Error 15222, which randomly appears and terminates the process. If you also come across this error during payroll update, continue reading the blog to learn the triggers for this error and a reliable procedure to remove it.

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Triggers for error 15222 while updating QuickBooks payroll

You won’t be able to sync your QB payroll service with the latest tax table update after this error develops in the software. The circumstances that lead QB to this payroll update error are mentioned in the steps below-

The Intuit file Copy Service has been disabled or fails to run in the background when you start the payroll or software update.
The digital signatures of the QB files cannot be verified, leading to the payroll update’s termination.
QuickBooks cannot access the update package location due to a lack of admin permissions.

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Easy way to counter Payroll update error 15222

You need to remove the payroll error before downloading or installing the QB payroll updates on your PC. The reliable method you can use to eliminate the issue is mentioned below-

Solution- Set up the File Copy Service settings correctly on your computer

File Copy Service (FCS) is specially designed by Intuit to run the software and payroll updates in QBDT smoothly. The FCS automatically starts in the background when you start an update and makes the software’s program files required during the update available. This saves QB from the hassle of searching the files in the system drives and helps to reduce the time taken for the update. QuickBooks can face problems during the update if the FCS is disabled or gets blocked by the Windows firewall during the payroll update. You need to configure the start-up settings of the FCS to ensure the service runs without interruption during the update. Refer to these steps-

Launch your QB and sign out of all the company files before shutting down the software.
Open the control panel (Windows+X > Settings) and go to the search panel at the top.
Type ‘Computer Management’ and open its window. You can also access the Computer Management window by entering COMPMGMT.msc as a command in the Run
Click the Services & Applications option in the left panel and open the Services option with a double-click.
Search for Intuit QuickBooks FCS in the list and single-click it.
Move to the General tab and click the Startup type
Click Manual in the list of options and tap Apply.
Select Start in the next tab and hit Ok.
Close the control panel once the FCS settings are configured and relaunch your QB.
Download the latest tax table updates in your QB again.

Conclusion

This blog comprises the reasons for QuickBooks Error 15222 coming up while downloading the payroll updates. The approaches you need to eliminate the issue are also explained in the blog, and we hope you use them on your computer to update the payroll without any problems.

Rectify your remaining queries by talking to our QB support team at 1-855-738-2784.