When a software update or payroll update fails because of corrupted data or an incomplete installation, QuickBooks Error 15271 appears. Messages such as "The update cannot be completed" or "A file cannot be validated" are displayed when this problem occurs. Run as administrator, check system requirements, or reinstall QuickBooks with the correct configurations to fix the issue. Please contact us at if you would like to talk with a QuickBooks support specialist right away.Give us a call at 1.855.738.2784 if you want to talk to a QuickBooks support specialist right away.