While updating the QuickBooks software sometimes it gets maintenance and release update and the QB error 15218 occurs.
Fixing QuickBooks Error Code 15218 Step by Step
This critical error is caused by incorrect configuration of Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE). When you download any data from the QuickBooks official website, then through the digital certificates QuickBooks tries to verify the data integrity by digital certificates. The other reasons can be:
Firewall issues
Damaged .ND file
QBCF Monitor Services Problem
When the Digital Certificates are not verified due to any specific reason the error occurs.If you want to know more related error & issues find QB Error Code List here .
If error 15218 occurs, manually download and install the latest QuickBooks update.
# Solution 1: Clean Install QuickBooks Software.
Hold down the Windows Logo Key and R simultaneously.
Type in the run box “appwiz.cpl” and click OK.
Select QB 20xx from the list and click on Uninstall.
Run the Clean Install Tool and Restart your computer.
Insert the QB 20xx CD and Reinstall QuickBooks.
# Solution 2: Change Internet Explorer Settings.
Click on the Internet Options Icon at Top right corner.
In the Security tab click on Trusted Sites.
Add the following sites to the trusted sites *.quickbooks.com and *.intuit.com.
Restart your computer.
If you have installed the latest version of IE still you receive the error after attempting the resolutions mentioned above. It is possible that one or more of your Microsoft Windows program files may be unstable. Intuit does not provide technical support for Windows products. Contact or visit:
The Microsoft Help and Support Web site
Your system or network administrator
The vendor from whom you purchased your computer.
A local computer consultant.
If the above solution does not resolve the issue or answer your question, you can read discussions and post messages and questions relating to your issue on the Intuit QuickBooks Community site introduced by Intuit or you can connect with the QuickBooks technical support for guidance and error fixation.