Different Solutions for tackling QuickBooks Error 15222

QuickBooks update is an easy process. This process can be complicated due to different types of Error codes. One series of error codes is QuickBooks Error 15xxx. In this discussion our focus error shall be QuickBooks Error 15222. This error just like the other errors in the 15xxx group occurs when the user attempts to update QuickBooks. This article unfolds many solutions that you can perform and get rid of QuickBooks Error code 15222.

 

Factors resulting in QuickBooks Error Code 15222

The list of causes of this update error in QuickBooks is pretty long.  But in recent times, the major causes due to which this error occurs are:

·        The system files and QuickBooks installer files got damaged due to some troublesome virus or malware.

·        Intuit digital signature certificate is not properly installed, or is not installed at all.

·        Firewall intervention can also be a possibility.

 

Methods for rooting out QuickBooks Error 15222

This section needs to be read extremely carefully as it discusses different methods that can be performed to fix QB Install Error 15222.

Method 1: Set up the Intuit Digital Signature

If the Digital signature is not set up correctly, it does not authenticate QuickBooks on the system. This can result in issues while updating the program. The steps to install the certificate are:

·        Go to the File Manager.

·        Head to the location C:>Program Files>Intuit>QuickBooks.

·        In there, go to QBW32.exe and right-click the file.

·        Click on Properties then go for Digital Signature tab.

·        Click on Intuit Inc digital signature, and then click on Details.

·        Go for View Certificate option.

·        And then click on Install Certificate.

·        Hit Next and finally click on Finish.

·        When the certificate is successfully set up, run QuickBooks, then try the update process once. If it is fraught with Error code 15222 once again, try the next method.

 

Method 2: Include QuickBooks in the Exception list in the Firewall

The steps to include QB in the Firewall are:

·        Go for Start menu, then open Firewall.

·        Afterward, proceed to the Advanced Options.

·        Right-click Inbound Rules, then choose New Rule.

·        Go to Program, then click Next.

·        Hit on Browse, followed by “This Program Path”

·        Opt for the files below:

o   QuickBooks.com

o   QBW32.exe

o   Payroll.com

o   Intuit.com

o   qbupdate.exe

·        Then, click on Next, and now create a new rule and name it.

·        Follow the same steps for Outbound rules as well.

 

Method 3: Choose Internet Explorer as default Browser

·        Open I.E and then click on Tools.

·        From there, go to Internet Options.

·        Now, click on programs, then hit on Make Default.

·        At the end, click on Ok.

·        Now, try the QuickBooks update again.

 

Method 4: Use QuickBooks. File Doctor

It is a tool in the QuickBooks tool Hub and can be used for the rectification of different company file and network issues. The steps to use it are:

·        Set up QuickBooks Tool Hub and open it.

·        Run the Tool Hub and now click on Program Problems.

·        In this section, choose QuickBooks File Doctor.

·        Browse for the Company file and choose it.

·        When the scan is done, run QuickBooks once again and check if the source causing QuickBooks Error 15222 has been dealt with.

 

 

Method 5: Disable Windows Firewall

If exclusion of QuickBooks in the firewall does not fix this update error in QuickBooks, then try to update QB with the Firewall turned off. The steps are:

·        From the Start menu, head to Settings.

·        Then, click on Windows Security and from there, head to Windows Security.

·        Then, go to Firewall and Network Protection.

·        Opt for Public Network, Domain, and Private Network, and then turn off the Firewall.

·        Now, try updating QuickBooks.

 

This piece of writing covered all the possible solutions to resolve QuickBooks Error 15222. You should now be able to update QuickBooks Desktop without any technical hurdle. If you want guidance from out experts, you can call our QuickBooks team at the helpline 1-800-615-2347.