How to Fix QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159?

QuickBooks Payroll 30159 error usually appears due to improper installation process. To avoid this type of error, make sure you update your system and meet all specific requirements of your system with QuickBooks.

QuickBooks Payroll software has become an integral part of businesses all across the globe by ensuring correct and authentic remuneration and monetary incentives of employees is forwarded to their respective account with due diligence and on time.

However, at times issuing of salary paychecks gets delayed, which can be both intentional and unintentional that might bring unwanted unrest among employees.

In case of unforeseen delay in payment of salaries, users can connect with the QuickBooks Payroll support team who will expeditiously provide feasible solutions for your Payroll issues. Generally, this issue of delay in payment is categorized with QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159.

To resolve Payroll Error 30159, it is imperative to understand what it is and how it occurs. QuickBooks denotes every error with a code that helps the technical experts of the QuickBooks Payroll customer care team to narrow down the area causing problems for the Payroll software.

Error Code:	Error 30159
Error Description:	Error 30159: QuickBooks has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Developer:	Intuit Inc.
Software:	QuickBooks
Applies to:	Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8
Cause:	The improper installation process, Some registry files are not properly configured and installed in the Windows operating system
Symptom:	Active program gets crashed, The error occurs, system crashes when you’re running the same program, and The System is running slow
Solution:	Update The System Manually, Install The Update Of Your Windows, Disk Cleanup In Your System

It helps to recognize the part of the software or the customer’s system which is causing users to not use the Payroll functions as they are meant to. However, it should be kept in mind that different scenarios can cause QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159 to crop us.

What is QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159

QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159 comes out due to the incorrect setup of the system files in the OS system. And another reason may be the corrupted or damaged windows or windows compatible program files. There are several reasons behind this error, let’s discuss the causes of QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159.

Causes Behind The QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159

It is genuinely believed and subsequently tested to prove that one of the most common causes of Payroll Error 30159 is damaged files stored in the Windows Registry. The corrupted documents pose an actual threat to the software and programs stored within the Windows operating system.

This damage can be a direct result of many different scenarios some of which are listed below:

• Improper installation process.
• Proper functioning of the software is not taking place due to missing tools and features of the software.
• An unprovoked virus attack or infection can also bring on the Payroll Error 30159.
• Some registry files are not properly configured and installed in the Windows operating system.

Symptoms or the Affections of QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159

• When the Active program gets crashed.
• The error occurs, the system crashes when you’re running the same program.
• The System is running slow.

How to Fix Intuit QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159

The above-mentioned issues are likely the reason behind the Payroll software’s malfunctioning and thus, will pose a threat to correct functioning as well as timely delivery of the program’s tasks.

To resolve this issue, the best option is to connect with the technical customer care team set up by Intuit to aid the aggrieved payroll customers in resolving the software issues within the stipulated period. The customer care executives are professionally trained and provided with extensive knowledge regarding all the functions of the software.

Solutions to resolve the QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159?

There are solutions according to the causes so, implement them accordingly so that you get the desired results. You have to follow the solution according to the steps given below.

The solutions are:-

Solution 1: In Company File, add the Employee Identification Number

• In your QuickBooks software
• Go to the Payroll option then click on the use my existing payroll services

• The Account maintenance window opens up
• In this, click on the option Add file
• Now you have to select the Add Employee Identification Number (EIN)
• After reviewing all the information, click on the Next button
• Now, you have to return to the QuickBooks and then you are done.

Solution 2: Scan the error

• The scan is done using the QuickBooks error scanning
• For this, you have to download the QuickBooks payroll utility
• Then start installing the program
• After successful installation, click on the button named Scan, and the scanning process started
• When the scanning is done it shows you the results 
• If there are any issues then you have to fix it
• In case of issues, click on the fix QuickBooks errors
• After fixing it, you have to restart your system
• Now the error is resolved.

Solution 3: Disk Cleanup in your system

• For this, you have to check for the temporary files in your system and remove them 
  1. To remove temporary files, click on the Start menu 
  2. In the search field, write Disk Cleanup and click on the Enter button

• Now, you have to select one drive from which you want to clean up space 
  1. Click on the OK button
  2. Select all the unwanted or temporary files and then delete them
  3. Again, click on the OK button
• Now in the disk cleanup, click on the Cleanup system files

• Select the type of the file and click on the OK button
• It helps you in removing all the not required files and makes more space in your system.

Solution 4: Update the system manually

• Firstly log in to your system as the Admin
• Click on the Start menu
•  Then go for the system restore option
• After this, open the new window and in that, you have to click on the Restore my system 

• Now click on the Next button
• You have to select the system that is the most recent restore point and click on the Next button
• A confirmation window displays on the screen click on the yes to provide the confirmation
• After that reboot your system
• When it is done, download and then install the QuickBooks File Repair Tool
• Click on the Scan option

• If you get errors in scan results then click on the Fix errors option
• After this, restart your system again and you are all set.

Solution 5: Install the update of your Windows

• Go to the search bar and in this, type Update and click on the Enter button
• In the Windows update window
• You have to click on the check for update button
• Then it will check for the updates if available and show them to you
• If you got the update the just start downloading and installing the update
• After completion of the installation, restart your system to save all the installed changes.

Solution 6: Windows file checker

You can also resolve this issue using the windows file checker, follow the given steps below:

• Firstly log in as an admin of the system.

• And then click on the windows start-up tab.
• Then press the Windows + R and open the run box.
•  Now write cmd and press the enter.

• As soon as a black screen opens on the desktop screen.
• Then type in SFC/scans now and press enter.

• These all processes take a few seconds to complete.
• Once the process is done, the user needs to follow the given instructions on the screen to resolve this system file issue.

Solution 7: Add the EIN to your company file

• Firstly required to login into the QuickBooks.
• After that click the select payrolls option.
• Now select the use of my existing payroll services.
• Once all the above steps are done, then the Account maintenance window appears on the system this is the new window.
• Press the next.
• Review all the information.
• Return to QuickBooks Desktop.

Solution 8: To use windows Restore

• Firstly search the System restore in the search bar.
• Select System Restore.
• Enter the admin password.
• Follow the step-by-step instructions.
• When the process is done, then Restore the system.

The above Eight issue solutions should resolve the QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159.

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