Methods for effective fixing of QuickBooks Update Error 15212

The QuickBooks error 15212 appears when updating QuickBooks to the most recent version. This error code is caused by a number of variegated factors. Let's get past the notable reasons of this error and later perform the various potential fixes to troubleshoot QuickBooks error 15212.

Method 1: Access the Selective Startup mode for reinstalling QuickBooks

• Be sure to make a backup of your company file before commencing the process.

• Open the QuickBooks program initially. After that, use the 'F2' key to open the 'Product Information window' in QuickBooks. You must make a note of every detail relating to QuickBooks Desktop software in this section, including the license key and the software version.

• Now close QuickBooks and press the "Win + R" keys to open the "Run" window.

• After that, enter "Msconfig" in the "Run" window and click "OK."

• Select the "Selective Startup and Load system services" option under the "General" tab.

• Next, select the "Hide all Microsoft services" option under the "Services" menu.

• Click "Disable all."

• Check the Windows Installer checkbox if it is not already checked, then click "OK."

• Now restart the computer and use the Clean Install program to uninstall the QuickBooks software.

• You now need to Install QuickBooks afresh.

• When you are done installing the accounting program, open the "Run" box and enter "MSConfig," then click "OK."

• Choose "Normal Startup" from the "General" menu.

• After clicking "Ok," restart your computer.

Method 2: Update QuickBooks

• Start the QuickBooks Desktop program.

• Go to the 'Help' menu and then select the option to 'Update QuickBooks'.

• Now select the "Options" tab.

• To prevent shared downloading, select "No."

• Select the 'Save' option after that.

Try downloading QuickBooks and check if Error code 15212 reappears. If it does, move on to the following troubleshooting option.