QuickBooks Error 15263 can occur when downloading the latest QuickBooks Payroll update. It is often caused by incorrect settings in Internet Explorer or issues with device drivers, outdated QuickBooks versions, or firewall/antivirus settings. This article contains some viable fixes for QuickBooks error 15263. So, make sure that you stay attuned till the end.
Technical Solutions for QuickBooks Error 15263
1: Update QuickBooks and Windows
- Click on the Windows icon and type “QuickBooks” in the search field.
- Right-click on the QuickBooks icon and select “Run as Administrator”.
- Under the “Help” tab, click on Update QuickBooks Desktop.
- Click on Options and select Mark All.
- Hit Save, then choose Update Now.
- Click the Reset Update button and then “Get Updates” to install any available updates.
- Hit on the Windows icon, select Security, and then “update Windows”.
- Under Update & Security, choose “Windows Update”.
- Click Check for Updates and install any available updates.
- Click on the Update Now button.
2: Change Advanced Settings in Internet Explorer
- Launch “Internet Explorer”.
- Click on Tools, then Internet Options.
- Under Programs, click Make Default
- Then you need to click the “OK”
- Go to the Advanced tab and click Restore Advanced Settings.
- Next, click OK, then hit the on the option “Done”.
- Click on Settings option and go to the Security section.
- Click Use TLS 1.2 and uncheck Do not save encrypted pages.
- Click OK, then Done.
- Go to the General tab, click “Delete”, and select Temporary Internet files.
- Now click “Delete”
- Go to LAN Settings, then LAN setup in the Final Connections box.
- Uncheck the box next to Proxy servers and check Automatically detect settings.
- Click OK.
- Choose between SSL 2.0 and SSL 3.0.
- Uncheck Check for publisher certification.
- Click Apply and OK to save the changes.
- Close the window.
3: Add QuickBooks to the Exception List of Firewall
- In the search box on the Start menu, type “Firewall.”
- Then you need to open the firewall.
- After that go to Advanced Settings and select Inbound Rules.
- Right-click and choose “New Rule”.
- Repeat the steps for Outbound Rules.
- Choose Program, then browse for the QuickBooks files.
- Select the files and click “Next”.
- Allow the connection and click Next.
- Click Next and give the rule a name.
4: Correct System Date & Time
- Close the QuickBooks Desktop window.
- Hover over the Date and Time area in the bottom right corner of the taskbar.
- Check that the Date and Time are correct.
- Right-click the date and choose Adjust date/time to make changes if needed.
- Adjust the settings to match the time zone.
- Save the changes and open QuickBooks again.
5: Examine the Cipher Length
- Access the Internet Explorer browser.
- Go to the official Intuit website.
- Press the “Alt” key and then hit Properties.
- Find the cipher number on the connection tab.
- If the cipher length is less than 128 bits, it means the IE browser is not using 128-bit encryption.
We hope that the methods given above should help you to resolve QuickBooks Error 15263. If you are still facing any issue regarding this error then without any hesitation, you can contact our QuickBooks support at 1-800-615-2347 for expert help. They will be happy to help you.
