It's very common to experience interruptions due to technical issues in QuickBooks. However, QuickBooks makes it easy for users to identify the error and eliminate it by assigning an error code to it. One such error that we are going to talk about in this information is QuickBooks Error Code 15240.

Effective method to fix error code 15240 in QuickBooks

Most security software and anti-malware software hinder the functioning of QuickBooks, leading to certain problems. So, don't miss out on configuring software settings and making the process go smoother in QuickBooks.

Add Windows permissions to the QuickBooks installation folder

• Start by closing your QuickBooks.
• To C:\Program files\
• For 64-bit users, C is recommendedrogram Files (x86)
• Now you need to go to the Security tab and select advanced options
• Remember to make sure the folder owner is the user group. If not, you will need to take ownership of the Intuit folder by completing a few steps:
• Select Edit next to the owner name in the advanced security settings window.
• Enter a user in the field, enter a topic name to select Search, and select a verification name.
• Then click on the OK
• You must then mark the change of owner on the sub-containers and objects.
• Click the Apply and OK tab accordingly.
• Select the user from the permissions window and also click on the full control option
• Click the Apply tab and the OK
• Try downloading updates. If the error persists, follow the steps for the folder below:
• WITH: \Program Files\Common Files\Intuit (64-bit users) C:\Program Files (x86) \Common Files\IntuitC:\ProgramData\Intuit
• WITH: \Users\Your Username\AppData\Local\Intuit