QuickBooks users are prone technical errors of different kinds. One such error is “QuickBooks Error 30159”. The main reason to which this error could be attributed is a “wrong file configuration” or “wrong internet explorer configuration” when going for QuickBooks update. Furthermore, “incompatibility between the currently installed copy of QuickBooks and the O/S” can also be a major cause of this error.
What provokes QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159?
The following are the most common factors behind this QuickBooks payroll error message 30159:
- Expired QuickBooks payroll subscription.
- The file named “paysub.ini” got damaged.
- Malware or Virus damaged the files.
Various Method to fix QuickBooks Payroll Error Code 30159
Below have been discussed multiple methods to root out QuickBooks Error 30159. So, read the methods carefully and implement the steps in the same order.
Method 1: Restore the PC
- Sign in as a “System Administrator” to the system.
- Following that, “click on Start” and then choose “All Programs”.
- Within “All Program”, search for “System Restore”.

- Open its window select a recent system restore point to revert the system settings to.
- Following that, click on “Next”.
- After performing the aforementioned steps, restart the system.
- Now try the update installation again.
Method 2: Update Windows
- Begin by clicking on “Start” and soon after, type “Update”.
- Open Windows Update window and therein, click on “Check for updates”.

- As the update appears on the screen, checkmark all of the important ones and then proceed with downloading them.
- Next, go for a system restart and check if everything is fine while updating QuickBooks desktop and Error code 30159 no longer troubles you.
Method 3: Use SFC Checker
- In the start menu, search for “cmd” and open the same as an admin.
- Next, type “SFC/scannow” in the cmd and hit Enter key.

- This will start the operations of the file checker tool.
- When it is done, open QuickBooks and go for the installation of updates once again.
Method 4: Incorporate “EIN” to the company file
- The initial step is to run QB as an admin and then go to the “Payroll” option.

- Next, opt for “Use my Existing Payrolls Service”.
- And the, head for “Account Maintenance”, followed by clicking on “Add file”.
- The following step is to click on “Add EIN Number” and after that, click on “Next”.
- When the above mentioned steps have been successfully followed, try QuickBooks update again.
Conclusion
This blog provided all the information related to the fixation of QuickBooks Error code 30159. If you have any unresolved doubts, you may call our certified QuickBooks desktop payroll error support experts at 1-800-615-2347.