How to Quick Fix QuickBooks Error Code 15241?

Recently, QuickBooks users reported many errors including QuickBooks error 15241. This error usually occurs when users try to download or update payroll services. Another cause of this error could be that the QuickBooks Desktop File Copy Service (FCS) is disabled. QuickBooks payroll update error code 15241 can be very annoying and can disrupt overall working. Several factors can cause this payroll error. This could be due to a corrupted Microsoft Windows installer or a corrupted QuickBooks desktop installation. Error code 15241 makes it difficult for QuickBooks to calculate payroll and often appears when users install or update payroll. There are many facts about this error, which will be discussed later in this blog.

When encountered, a message appears:

Error 15241:Payroll update failed.

You can immediately call +1-844-405-0907 to speak with our QuickBooks Error Support team to resolve this error. Our support team will be delighted to assist you.

How to set preferences in QuickBooks Desktop?

• You need to access the edit menu and then select the Options tab.
• Then click options and select reports and graphs on the left side.
• Now select one of the options like my option or company option.

For my preferences:

You must make sure to change the report and verification options before opening the report.

Then, every time a report is generated, the report editing window opens by itself.  Refresh now, set chart and report options for confirmation.

• Ask me to update:

When the report is refreshed, a prompt appears on the screen indicating that the table or chart needs to be refreshed.

• Auto refresh:

Whenever changes need to be made to a report, QuickBooks Desktop automatically refreshes the report.

Steps to resolve QuickBooks error code 15241:

Below we have discussed the steps to fix QuickBooks error 15241, categorized by the version of Windows you are using.

For Windows 8/7/Vista and Windows 10 users:

If you are using Windows 8, 7, Vista or 10, follow these steps:

• The first step is to turn off your QuickBooks computer.
• Then press the Windows Start button on your keyboard and then right-click Computer.
• Next the user must select the Manage tab.

For Windows 10 users:

Click the Search button on the taskbar, then search for Computer. Right-click This PC, then select the Manage tab.

• Continue by clicking Services, then Applications in the left pane.
• The next step is to click on Services in the right pane.
• Double-click Intuit QuickBooks FSC.
• Click the Startup Type drop-down option.
• Select Manual in the start window.
• Select the Apply button.
• Select the Start option, and then select the OK button.
• Reopen QuickBooks Desktop.
• Download QuickBooks Desktop product updates.
• Finally, update the latest payroll tax table.

For Windows XP users:

If you are using Windows XP, perform the steps mentioned below:

• The first step is to close QuickBooks Desktop.
• Next, from the desktop, right-click My Computer and then select Manage. The computer management screen will appear.
• Hover over the Services and Applications tab, and then select Services. Now the Services window will open.
• Now double-click on Intuit QuickBooks FSC service to open Intuit QuickBooks FCS Properties window.
• Next click on the General tab, then select the Startup type drop-down list and select the Manual option.
• Then the user clicks the OK button.
• Follow up by reopening QuickBooks Desktop.
• Download QuickBooks Desktop product updates.
• Update the social fee table
• Hover over Employee, then click Get Payroll Updates.
• Select Download full payroll update.
• Select the Updates tab.
• During the download process, a message will be displayed. A new tax table and/or update to your payroll tax form has been installed on your computer.
• Complete the process by clicking OK to read the revisions that will appear on your screen.

Wrapping Up:

We hope that the above outline steps will help you resolve the QuickBooks payroll Update Error 15241. It is also important to set your preferences before gong to the solutions. These steps will sort your issue and your software will start to run smoothly again. In case you got stuck and not able to perform these steps on your own it is recommended to take expert help. You can contact us on out helpline number +1-844-405-0907. Out expert customer support team will help you resolve the issue immediately.

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