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Methodologies to Fix Error 15104 in QuickBooks

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James Ryter

When upgrading QuickBooks payroll or QuickBooks Desktop, Error 15104 in QuickBooks may pop up and create unwanted delays in your accounting work. The error is most frequently caused by a corrupted file related to QuickBooks. Let's visit the primary causes that lead to QuickBooks error code 15104, and following that we will learn about the different measures to fix it.

 

Principal causes behind QuickBooks Error 15104

•       Incorrect Internet Explorer may lead to this error.

•       Using the QuickBooks program in the single-user mode.

·        Additionally, Windows registry issues may contribute to Error 15104 in QuickBooks.


Solutions for troubleshooting Error 15104 in QuickBooks

Solution 1: Restore the System

•       From the start menu, choose the System Restore tool.

•       Now choose the most recent Restore Point.

•       Click on Finish, then hit on Next.

•       The system restore won't damage any of the QuickBooks files.

 

Solution 2: Reinstall QuickBooks in the Selective Startup mode.

Step 1: Assemble the data

•       First, create a backup of the QuickBooks company files.

•       For the backup, use your original license and product keys.


Step 2: Access the Selective Startup Mode

•       Open the Run window using the Windows and R keys simultaneously.

•       In the Run box, enter Msconfig and click on Ok.

•       Head to the General tab.

•       Herein, choose the Selective Startup and Load System Services option.

•       Next, select the Service tab.

•       After that, choose the option to hide all Microsoft services.

•       Click on Disable all.

•       Selecting the Windows Installer Checkbox from the list of services.

•       Lastly, in the system configuration box, click on Restart.


Step 3: Reinstall QuickBooks

Now, reinstall QuickBooks Desktop updates again.


Step 4: Running QuickBooks in the Normal Mode

•       Once again open the Run window and type Msconfig, followed by hitting the Enter key.

•       In the System Configuration window, go to the General tab.

•       In the General tab, choose the Normal Startup option.

•       Click on Ok.

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