How to Troubleshoot QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159?
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Published: 2022-06-16 12:51:39

_Are you stuck with QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159 and don't know what to do? You don't have to be concerned any longer because this article can help you._

QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159 is one of the payroll errors that is primarily caused by incorrect file configuration in your computer's operating system. Windows and other Windows compatible apps commonly use this mistake.

## What Triggers QuickBooks Error 30159 While Updating Payroll

There are several contributory reasons factors behind the QuickBooks Error message 30159. These are mentioned as follows:

•	The user's payroll subscription has expired or has become inactive.
•	The ‘paysub.ini’ file in QuickBooks software got damaged.
•	You might be using an out-of-date version of QuickBooks Desktop.
•	Any virus or malware infected your Windows or QuickBooks files.

## Walkways to Troubleshoot QuickBooks Payroll Error Code 30159

Perform the below given solution methods in order to resolve the QuickBooks error code 30159 manually.

**Method 1: Go for System Restore**

•	Begin by logging in as ‘System Administrator’ on your PC.
•	Subsequently, press the ‘Start’ button and go to ‘All Programs.’
•	Locate and choose the ‘Restore’ option.
•	After that, choose the ‘Restore My Computer.’ Option and click on ‘Next.’
•	Choose the most recent system restore point.
•	Click on ‘Next.’
•	When you're finished, click the ‘Confirmation Window.’
•	Once you have followed the above mentioned steps, restart the system.
•	You must now download & install the ‘QuickBooks File Repair Tool.’
•	Once the tool is installed successfully, launch it and click on ‘Scan.’
•	Once the scanning is complete, hit on the ‘Fix Error’ option.
•	Restart your system once all the errors (if any) get rectified.

**Method 2: Install the Windows Updates**

•	Head to the ‘Start’ menu and in the search box, type ‘Update.’
•	Hit the ‘Enter’ key.
•	Choose ‘Check for updates’ option.
•	Wait for the system to conclude with the scanning process. If there are any updates available, the same will be visible on your screen.
•	Click on all the essential updates and then download them.
•	Wait for the process to culminate.  
•	Once all the updates are downloaded successfully, restart your computer.

**Method 3: Use Windows File Checker**

•	Log in to your PC as an ‘Administrator.'
•	Press the ‘Win’ key and then type the ‘Win + R’ keys together to open the ‘Run’ box.
•	Within the box, type ‘cmd’ and then press the ‘Enter’ key.
•	Now, you can see the ‘Command Prompt’ window appear on the screen.
•	Type ‘sfc/scannow’ and then hit the ‘Enter’ key.
•	It will only take few seconds to finish this process.
•	Once the operation is complete, follow the directions on your desktop screen to fix the system file corruption issue.
•	Open QuickBooks Desktop and then inspect if the QuickBooks Error message 30159 got resolved.

**Method 4: Add ‘EIN’ to your company file**

•	In the inception, log in to QuickBooks desktop software as ‘System Admin.’
•	Next, you need to click on the ‘Choose Payroll’ option.
•	You now need to select the option ‘Use my Existing Payrolls Service.’
•	The ‘Account Maintenance’ window shows up on the screen.
•	Afterwards, click on ‘Add file.’
•	Select the radio button labeled ‘Add EIN Number.’
•	Finally, press ‘Next.’
•	Examine the data and then launch the QuickBooks software. The QuickBooks Error Code 30159 must have been uprooted.

The solution to QuickBooks error number 30159 is simple and straightforward, as has been articulated in this blog. We are hopeful that you were able to effectively resolve this QuickBooks snag. 

If the problem keeps persisting, we recommend contacting our QuickBooks payroll technical support service for availing immediate assistance.