How to Fix QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159?

May 11, 2019
9:11 am
Last Modified : May 11, 2019

Table of Contents

QuickBooks error 30159 may occur when you are working on your organization’s payroll. This payroll error may also occur when you are updating or upgrading payroll.
This blog will cover why you get this error, why does it appear, what happens when it occurs, and how to troubleshoot QuickBooks error 30159. By reading this post, you will get all the necessary information along with the ways to fix it.

What leads to QuickBooks error 30159?

Error 30159 may occur because file setup in Windows is improper. Other factors that can lead to QuickBooks error 30159 are –

QuickBooks installation process is incomplete.
Software setup folder has got deleted.
A virus or malware is infecting Windows system files.
A program related to accounting tool has got deleted.
Corrupt Windows system file.
Damaged or corrupted QuickBooks file.
Inactive Employer Identification Number (EIN) status.
Some problem has occurred in QB installation.
Windows is not updated.
You are using the non-updated version of QuickBooks Payroll.
Corrupted Windows registration files.
Misconfigured Windows file.
Hardware has been deleted improperly.

Symptoms of QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159

The symptoms associated with QuickBooks error code 30159 are given below –

Program window crashes and QuickBooks error 30159 flashes on the screen.
Your computer crashes again and again when this error appears.
Program freezes or become unresponsive again and again along with the error message being displayed on the screen.
Your PC becomes very slow when compared to its normal speed.

Also Read: How to Transfer QuickBooks to New Computer?

Solutions to Fix QuickBooks Error 30159

Various solutions are available to fix QuickBooks error 30159 –

1. Restore your PC

Follow these steps –

Firstly, sign in with the administrator account.
In the search field on the bottom-left of your screen, type the words system restore.
System Restore window will get opened.
Look for the option that restores your PC to a previous time.
Choose the above option.
Now, look for the Next button and click on it.
A confirmation window will appear on the screen.
Reboot PC.
Finally, check for QuickBooks Payroll error 30159.

2. Add EIN to QB company file

First of all, login into your QuickBooks.
Secondly, navigate to the Payroll option.
Find the option – Use my current payroll service.
Choose this option and a window with the name Account Maintenance will appear on your screen.
Look for the Add file button and click on it.
Find the radio button adjacent to the Add EIN number.
Now, you have to check whether the radio button is in the enabled state or disabled state.
If in case you find that the radio button is disabled, it implies correct Employer Identification Number (EIN).
Select the Next button to close the window.
At last, evaluate information and go back to the normal QuickBooks window.

3. Scan for issues

Download and install QB Payroll error utility.
Once the installation has completed and the utility window gets opened, look for the Scan button and click on it.
Allow the scanning process to complete.
Now, click on the Fix QB errors button and let the process complete.
Finally, after the process has finished, reboot your computer.
Now, see if QuickBooks Payroll error 30159 is appearing or not.

4. Run Disk Cleanup

If you are using Windows 8 or 8.1, follow these steps –

Firstly, go to My Computer.
Then, look for Settings and click on it.
Look for Control Panel and click on it.
Now, choose Administrative Tools.
Click on the Disk Cleanup option.
Go to the list of drives.
Now, you have to select which drive you want to clean by running Disk Cleanup.
Go to the list of files to delete.
Now, you have to select which files you want to clean by running Disk Cleanup.
Finally, click on the OK button and then on the Delete files button.

If you are using Windows 10, follow these steps –

In the Search bar at the left bottom, type disk cleanup.
Hit the Enter key.
Go to the list of drives.
Now, you have to select which drive you want to clean by running Disk Cleanup.
Go to the list of files to delete.
Now, you have to select which files you want to clean by running Disk Cleanup.
Finally, click on the OK button and then on the Delete files button.

After disk cleanup process is complete, check whether QuickBooks Payroll error 30159 is appearing or not.
The solutions given above in this blog should resolve QuickBooks Payroll error 30159. But, if you are unable to apply any of the solutions mentioned above, or if QuickBooks error 30159 fails to get fixed, do not waste your time and call us now at our toll-free QuickBooks Support Number 1-855-857-0824.

Helpful Blogs: