How To Fix QuickBooks Error 15212? [Complete Guide]

Learn Best Methods to Resolve QuickBooks Error 15212

Having trouble with QuickBooks Error 15212 and not sure what to do? If that's the case, we're here to assist you in finding a solution. QuickBooks users sometimes get an error 15212 when attempting to update their payroll or QuickBooks software.

If users access a shared download disc that needs to be mapped, they may encounter this error. An additional cause of this problem is insufficient permissions on the drive. A handful of other elements will be elaborated on later in this post; if you're curious about the steps to address this error, read this post until the end.

Major Causes That Trigger QuickBooks error 15212

  1. One of the most common causes is that the shared download destination for updates is pointed to a currently inaccessible drive.

  2. The same thing can happen if the shared download is "turned off" and the file is accessed from an unmapped location.

  3.  If there isn't enough space on the user's hard drive or the remote download site, a similar problem may occur.

Important Things to Consider

  1. A user must examine the details below before carrying out the sequence of steps to deal with such an error correction.

  2. To use QuickBooks’ payroll features, the user must first have a valid subscription.

  3. Make sure you only have one version of QuickBooks set up on your computer.

  4. The user must also check that QuickBooks can access the Internet without being blocked by the firewall or other security measures.

Methods to Fix QuickBooks Error 15212

Method 1: Redirect the files to the shared disc

  1. The initial step in this procedure is for the user to restart the computer.

  2. When that is complete, the next step is to double-click the This PC icon.

  3. To proceed, select the Map network drive option.

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  1. Simply select the Data file you wish to map by clicking the Browse button.

  2. To ensure that the QuickBooks Error 15212 has been resolved, the user must double-check the file after the finalized mapping process.

Method 2: Restart the machine selectively.

  1. The user should switch to the selected starting mode to ensure that no other applications interfere with the task.

  2. To access the run command, simply hit the Windows key plus R.

  3. After that, select the OK tab in Msconfig by pressing ENTER.

  4. Selective Startup and the Load system service option can be found under the General subtab.

  5. After getting to the Services Tab, the user should select "Hide all Microsoft Services."

  6. Once that's done, the user should deselect the option to hide all Microsoft services.

  7. Among the various services, Microsoft Windows Installer should be selected.

  8. Additionally, select the "OK" button.

  9.  Once the System Configuration box has appeared, select “Restart.”

Method 3: Reinstall QuickBooks after first uninstalling it.

  1. The user should click Start, type "control panel," and connect to open the Control Panel.

  2. The next thing to do is head to the Control Panel, go to Programs & Features, and select "Uninstall a software."

Uninstall or Reinstall QuickBooks Image

  1. After that, select the variant that contains the faulty code.

  2. Aside from that, select Remove after clicking Uninstall.

  3. To proceed, remove.NET Framework from Windows 7.

  4. To reinstall QuickBooks, open the downloaded QuickBooks.exe file and follow the on-screen prompts.

  5. Then, proceed with the on-screen instructions.

  6. The user must click Next after reading and agreeing to the terms and conditions.

  7. The final step is to follow the on-screen prompts after entering the Product and License Number.

Method 4: Manually download the most recent updates.

  1. You should launch QuickBooks right now.

  2. The next step is to select Help and then the Update QuickBooks button.

  3. Afterward, a window labeled "Update QuickBooks Desktop" will pop up on the screen.

Update QuickBooks Desktop to Latest Image
  1. The user then goes to the tab labeled "Option," where they must select "No for shared download."

  2. The following step is to commit your modifications and exit

  3. If you update, you can resolve the problem.


Conclusion

By the end of this post, you will have the knowledge to fix QuickBooks Error 15212. However, if the customer cannot fix the problem, they should call QuickBooks support staff, available around the clock. 


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