Error Code 15227 belongs to the set of installation errors in QuickBooks. it is mostly observed while installing or downloading QuickBooks updates from within the QuickBooks program via the Help tab. The main causes include a damaged installer, erroneous Windows Registry, virus intrusion, including other issues. This error can be fixed by careful implementation of some technical steps. Go through this blog till the end to know the different causes and ways to fix QuickBooks error code 15227.
Major factors that can result in QuickBooks Error code 15227
The main responsible factors are:
- QuickBooks installer being damaged.
- QuickBooks was not installed properly.
- Windows registry corruption can also result in this error.
- A virus may have damaged QuickBooks files that are important for updates.
Multiple methods for tackling QuickBooks Error 15227
This error can be rooted out by implementing the following methods of troubleshooting.
Method 1: Delete the update files and reinstall the update
- Start by rebooting the computer.
- Install the updates when prompted. If the update does not install, proceed to ‘C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataIntuitQuickBooks < versionXX> Components’ (where xx is the QB version) & delete it.
- Run QuickBooks Desktop and go Help.
- Click on Update QuickBooks and then hit on Update Now.
- Launch QuickBooks Desktop to install the update.
Method 2: Fix the issues within the Registry
There can be a possibility that QuickBooks entries in the Registry are corrupted. The steps to fix this are:
- Click on the ‘Start’ menu and go to ‘Command Prompt’.
- Click on its icon to open it. Access it as an admin.
- Now, you need to type Regedit in it and press Enter.
- This opens the Registry Editor and here click on QuickBooks error 15227 key.
- After choosing the key, click on File and tap on the Export option.
- Export the file and save it to a suitable location with the .reg extension.
- Give the backup file a name.
- Place a mark in the checkbox beside the ‘Export Range’
- Now run QuickBooks and check if the error is being resolved.
Method 3: Repair QuickBooks Desktop
The steps to repair QuickBooks Desktop are:
- Click on Start menu and then go to the Control Panel.
- After that you need to click on QuickBooks and followed by that tap on Uninstall/Change.
- Now, tap on Repair option.
- This may take a while. Now restart the computer and check if QuickBooks Error 15227 is rectified.
Method 4: Clean install QuickBooks Desktop
If all the above mentioned method fail to resolve the issue, then you should go for the clean installation of QuickBooks. For this the steps to perform are:
- First open the Control Panel and after that go to Programs and Features.
- You then need to click on QuickBooks and get the program uninstalled from the system.
- After that, rename the QuickBooks folder. Then reinstall the program from the intuit website.
- Register and activate it.
- If you face up with any issues, you can switch to the selective Startup mode in the System configuration.
- Open the Systems Configuration (“msconfig” command in the start menu).
- In the ‘General’ tab, choose the ‘Selective startup and Load system services’
- Mark the box next to Windows Installer, then hit on ‘Restart.’
- Now, go for the installation of the program.
- Hit on ‘Restart’ in the System Configuration box after choosing the ‘Normal startup.’
Winding up!
This article discussed different technical methods to rectify QuickBooks Error code 15227. If you face up any technical issues, you can call our QuickBooks experts at the helpline 1-800-761-1787.