Are you struggling to install the latest updates in QuickBooks? Does QuickBooks error 15103 appear again and again on your screen? Well, QuickBooks error 15103 is the most common error that belongs to the QuickBooks 15000 error series. The occurrence of this error indicates that the application is unable to install the latest payroll updates due to the incorrect configuration. Updating QuickBooks regularly is mandatory, as it installs the latest functionalities and overcomes the security bugs that came with the previous version. However, if you are unable to update QuickBooks due to QuickBooks error 15103, then this post is designed for you.

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A Brief Intro About QuickBooks Error 15103

As the error code suggests, this error belongs to the payroll update series. The prime cause responsible for this error is the incorrect Internet Explorer configuration or invalid digital signature. Users receive a warning message, saying "QuickBooks Error code 15103: Unable to open the update program" on their computer screen. With the occurrence of this error, downloading and installing the latest updates becomes challenging.

Root Causes Responsible for Triggering Error 15103 in QuickBooks Desktop

The error 15103 in QuickBooks desktop is an alarm indicating the unsuccessful installation of QuickBooks updates. Plenty of reasons are responsible for triggering this payroll update error. Let us inspect each reason one by one.

• The incorrect or incomplete setup of Microsoft Internet Explorer.

• QuickBooks did not install properly due to the corrupted files.

• The application is unable to verify the digital signature.

• QuickBooks application is outdated, or the Windows components are outdated.

• Poor internet will lead to network issues and give rise to this error.

• The date and time of your system is incorrect, resulting in the incompatibility issue.

Symptoms to Identify Error 15103 in QuickBooks Desktop

Identifying the QuickBooks technical glitches correctly will help you in picking the right solution. Every error showcases its signs/symptoms before its occurrence. QuickBooks error 15103 too shows its signs. Understanding these symptoms will help you in predicting the error.

• QuickBooks error code 15103, along with the descriptive warning message, will appear on your screen.

• The active window crashes or stops working whenever the error occurs.

• Some QuickBooks payroll functions become unavailable.

• You will face difficulty in installing the latest payroll updates.

Easy Solutions to Address QuickBooks Error 15103

Well, facing the QuickBooks error message 15103 is quite frustrating. Since the occurrence of this error halts the ongoing work process, you need to rectify the error at the earliest. Let us explore different solutions of error 15103 in QuickBooks.

Solution 1: Run the Reboot.Bat File

Running the reboot.bat file will help you fix the payroll error easily. The steps that will guide you in resolving error 15103 are:

• Right-click on the QuickBooks desktop icon to choose the properties option.

• Thereafter, choose the file location. Open the file location and search for the reboot.bat file.

• Now, right-click on the reboot.bat file and choose the "Run as an Admin" option.

• After that, restart the system and try to update the QuickBooks application.

Solution 2: Use QuickBooks Tool Hub Utility

As we know that QuickBooks tool hub is used to resolve multiple technical glitches. You need to download and install the utility in your system with the help of below-mentioned steps.

• Visit Intuit's official website to download the latest version of the QuickBooks tool hub.

• Save the downloaded folder to an easily accessible location, such as a download folder or desktop.

• Open the folder and look for the QuickBooks tool hub setup file.

• Double-click on the .exe file to run it as an admin and follow the on-screen prompts.

• Further, agree with the given terms and conditions to complete the installation process.

• A desktop icon will appear on your screen after the installation is over.

Run QuickBooks File Doctor

• Open the tool by double-clicking on its desktop icon and moving toward the company file issues tab.

• Here, click on the Run QuickBooks file doctor tool and pick the company file that needs to be scanned.

• If you are unable to locate the company file, you can use the Browse function.

• After picking the file, choose the repair my file option (middle option) to proceed.

• Lastly, click on the scan button to diagnose and fix the issues found within the company file.

Use Quick Fix My Program

Open the QuickBooks tool hub and move toward the programs problem tab.
Here, click on the Quick Fix My Program Utility tab.
Wait till the tool diagnoses and fixes the issues found within the application itself.

Solution 3: Install QuickBooks Digital Signature

The corrupted digital signature will result in the error 15103 on the QuickBooks desktop. Follow the below-mentioned steps to install the digital signature:

• To initiate the process, navigate to the location C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks.

• In the QuickBooks folder, locate the QBW32.exe file and right-click on it to choose the properties option.

• Click on the Digital Signature button, which is available within the Properties window.

• Here, make sure that Intuit is selected in the signature list.

• Further, click on the details option to open the digital signature details window.

• Ahead, click on the view certificate option and click on the Install certificate button to initiate the installation process.

• Press the next button until the Finish button appears on your screen.

• After installing the digital signature certificate, try to update QuickBooks to its latest release version.

Solution 4: Reconfigure Internet Explorer Settings

The wrong internet explorer settings will results into the error 15103 in QuickBooks desktop. By simply reconfiguring the Microsoft internet explorer settings, you can easily fix the issue.

• Open the Internet Explorer web browser in your system and click on the gear icon.

• Here, choose the tools option followed by picking internet options.

• In the internet window, choose the security tab, followed by picking trusted sites and then the sites option.

• Here, add QuickBooks.com and Intuit.com as the trusted website. Note: If you are Canadian user, you can replace .com extension with .ca extension.

• Press the Save button to implement the changes, and close the window by pressing the Close button.
  
  

Closure

Facing the errors while updating the QuickBooks or payroll system is quite common. The users can easily remove the QuickBooks error 15103 by following the step by step procedure. Hopefully, this blog helps you in fixing the issue easily. You can get in touch with our experts via our helpline number, if the issue persists.

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