QuickBooks may suffer from different error codes during the update process. QuickBooks Error 15222 constitutes one such error. This problem is primarily caused when the user goes for updating of QuickBooks. There can be many reasons for this issue, one being a network issue, the other being, outdated digital signature certificate, Firewall-led issues, or other issues, listed in this article. To get the error fixed, read this blog fully, and abide by the guidelines.
Causative factors for QuickBooks Error Code 15222
This update error can be faced by the user due to:
- Invalid digital signature certificate
- I.E not being the default browser
- Firewall leading to the issue due to blacklisting of the QuickBooks update process.
Methods to get QuickBooks Error 15222 rectified permanently
Perform the following methods to resolve this issue.
Method 1: Set up latest Digital Signature certificate
- Initially, go to QuickBooks folder, then right-click QBW32.exe. Now, click on Properties.
- Atter that go to Digital Signature, then go through the signature list.
- In the next step hit on Details, then View Certificate option. Go for Install Certificate option, then go with Next tab.
- Lastly, hit on Finish and give the update process another try.
Method 2: Include QB update process in Exclusion List
Open the Firewall and go to its settings. Then, include below given processes as exceptions:
- QuickBooks.com
- QBW32.exe
- Payroll.com
- Intuit.com
- qbupdate.exe
When done, run QB and proceed with the update again. This should take care of QuickBooks Error message 15222.
Method 3: The default Internet Browser needs to be I.E
It is prudent to set Internet Explorer as the default browser. For that,Â
- Open I.E, then go for Tools, and then Internet Options.
- Here, go to Programs, then click on Make Default tab.
- Now, go for the Ok tab.
Method 4: Run QB Install Diagnostic Tool
- Download QuickBooks Tool Hub program, then install it.
- Now, go for Installation Issues tab, then go for QuickBooks Install Diagnostic tool.
- When the tool finishes its operations, run QB, then try its updates again.
Method 5: Configure Windows Firewall settings
Perform the steps given below:
- Go to Start, then to Settings.
- From there, go to Windows Security, then Firewall and Network Protection.
- Opt for Public Network, Domain, and private Network, and also turn off Windows Defender Firewall containing the network types.
- Also, restart your modem/router, and then run QB. After all these operations, try to update QB again.
Summing Up!
This discussion revealed an overview of QuickBooks payroll error 15222, and also elaborated the methods to fix this error in QuickBooks. If you have any questions, just give us a call at our QuickBooks payroll error support number i.e., 1-800-761-1787.
