Fixing QuickBooks Error 15242: A Basic Guide

Have you ever seen an error message such as: "The Update of the payroll is not complete properly. QuickBooks FCS is not responding or damaged". If an attempt were made to update the QuickBooks program, this prompt would appear. The cause of this is QuickBooks Error 15242. In this article, we'll resolve error 15242 by looking at its root causes and walking you through simple solutions.

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What are the most frequent causes of QuickBooks Error 15242?

Our experts have determined that there are multiple potential causes for this issue. These are the most frequent ones that are causing error code 15242.

1. If the user is unable to connect to QuickBooks as an administrator, you will encounter the error.
2. If QuickBooks FCS is not responding for an unknown reason, you will encounter QuickBooks update error 15242.

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What is an FCS File?

QuickBooks FCS Service Disabled mainly causes error 15242. Let's now understand what it is:

The File Copy Service (FCS) file is used to initiate and download QuickBooks updates. When the file FCS downloads the Update from the Intuit QB server, a background operation begins. However, occasionally, the FCS service suddenly stops. Among the several possible reasons is a damaged FCS exe file.

Methods for Swiftly Resolving QuickBooks Error 15242

Now that the issue is fully understood and its main causes are known. Now, let us explore the solutions.

Troubleshooting Solution 1 - Using Administrator Account for Update

1. Close QuickBooks Desktop and all company files.
2. Use the right-click menu to choose Run in order to open QuickBooks Desktop as administrator.
3. When the question "Do you want to allow this program to make changes to your computer?" appears, click "Yes."
4. In QuickBooks Desktop, navigate to the Help menu and choose Help.
5. Choose the Update QuickBooks Desktop option from the drop-down box.
6. Three tabs—Overview, Options, and Update Now—will appear on the screen.
7. Go to the Overview tab to see if automatic updates are enabled.
8. Select Update Now if the most recent Update is available.

Note: Choose the option and press the "yes" button if Automatic Update hasn't already started.

1. To begin the download, click the Update Now tab and choose Get Updates later.
2. QB will ask you to restart the computer in order to install the update after the download is finished.

To get the payroll tax table's most recent update

1. On the QuickBooks dashboard, select Payroll.
2. From the option that displays, choose Employers, and then click Get Payroll Updates.

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Troubleshooting Solution 2 - Setting up File Copy Service (FCS)

1. It's possible that the QuickBooks FCS service is inaccessible. Let us now proceed to activate it.
2. Hit Windows + R to open the Run window.
3. Enter "COMPMGMT.MSC" into this Run window and press Enter.
4. This will cause the Computer Management Window to open. Select the Applications and Services.
5. By clicking on the Startup type, choose Manual.
6. Click "Apply."
7. Press OK.

Although QuickBooks Error 15242 can be frustrating, you can solve it like an expert if you have the correct information. You may fix error 15242 by following the instructions given above.

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