Microsoft error code: How to Fix Microsoft apps on Windows 10?

Error code 30015-4 (1006) may see on your computer screen when you are trying to install or update Microsoft Office 365, 2019, or 2016 on Windows 10.

Here, you will read-

• What is error code 30015-4 (1006)?
• What causes the Office to fail to install or update?
• How do I fix the Microsoft Office error code 30015-4 (1006)?

What is error code 30015-4 (1006)?

Error code 30015-4 (1006) typically explain the cause of the error that occurs when the Office will not complete installation or update. Also, you will see an error message “Something went wrong” and ” Couldn’t install Office” on your Windows 10, 8, 8.1, or 7.

What causes the Office to fail to install or update?

There are too many reasons that cause Microsoft Office error code on your PC during Office installation or update.

Here, you will see a list of factor that cause error code 30015-4 (1006).

• Problems with an Internet connection.
• Corrupt registry and system files.
• Problems with Windows update package.
• Insufficient disk space.
• An issue with apps services and processes.
• Click-To-Run error.
• Your installation of Office requires administrative privileges in order to change/update any part of it.
• Registry errors
• Virus infections
• You are trying to install the SP1 update on a network computer that requires administrative privileges.

How do I fix the Microsoft Office error code 30015-4 (1006)?

For a guide on how to fix this problem, follow the steps below.

Solution 1- Repair corrupt files to fix the error code 30015-4 (1006)

Sometimes, Microsoft Office will show an error message after updating Windows on your PC. Some of the Windows 10 new updated features not compatible with the application installed on your PC, and you will see problems arise with the Microsoft Office app. At this time, you should try to repair the program using the repair tool or Command Prompt. Follow the listed step to repair corrupt files on your PC.

Step 1- Repair an Office app:

• Open Control Panel.
• Navigate to Programs and Features to access the list of apps installed on your PC.
• Select the Microsoft Office app from the list and click on Change.
• Choose the repair option and click on the Repair.
• Wait until the repair finished and see if the error is now fixed.

Step 2- Repair system files using Command Prompt:

Has your computer been behaving abnormally recently? If you feel that your PC has become buggy and has too many errors, you may have too many corrupt or missing Windows system files. Luckily, it’s often possible to fix these errors with the help of a command-line utility called Windows Resource Protection. This utility will scan your PC for corrupted and missing system files and will try to fix the errors in your system files.

• Log in as the administrator
• Click on Start, go to Administrative Tools and select Command Prompt (Admin)
• Use the following commands:
  • sfc /scannow to scan your system and attempt to repair corrupted files.
  • sfc /verifyonly to simply scan for errors without running any repairs.

This removes the error code 30015-4 (1006) and therefore Windows should no longer have a problem installing Microsoft Office on the system. If, however, the error message does appear again, continue on to the next step.

Solution 2- Switch turn off Microsoft Defender Firewall

Error code 30015-4 (1006) during installing or updating the Microsoft Office may occur in case of Network or firewall restrictions. The network rules or firewall rules in the network/computer may block the installation of the Office program or its updating as a part of their security measurements. These firewall rules and Antivirus are implemented on the computer by the network provider or the computer user on its core system or registry.

You could fix the error code 30015-4 (1006) by disabling the firewall or antivirus temporarily or you could fix the error by making creating an exceptional rule for Microsoft Office installation or update.

To turn on or off Windows Defender Firewall:

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Select System and Security.
3. Click on the Windows Defender Firewall.
4. Select Turn Windows Defender Firewall On or Off.
5. Modify the firewall settings for each type of network that you use.
6. After selecting turn off, click on the OK.

For more information: click here to view the Microsoft Reference article to disable windows firewall.

Note: If you are using any third-party firewall and protection services, you should disable them first and then attempt to install MS Office.

Important: Disable your antivirus real-time protection and firewall, when multiple attempts of installing or upgrading Microsoft Office failed. If you don’t know how to disable your antivirus, please visit your antivirus Official website.

This removes the error code 30015-4 (1006) and therefore Windows should no longer have a problem installing Microsoft Office on the system. If, however, the error message does appear again, continue on to the next step.

Solution 3- Registry repair to fix error code 30015-4 (1006)

Error code 30015-4 (1006)  also occurs due to registry corruption or key-value errors. A single key value corruption or change may lead to malfunctioning of the entire Microsoft Office program.

In order to fix error code 30015-4 (1006), it is required to repair the registry keys and rebuilt the string values. And we request you to back up the registry before initiating the registry repair as the registry is a highly sensitive element of a computer system and it is recommended to be done in the presence of an Online or offline technician.

For more information on a backup of the registry follow the Microsoft kb article 322756.

Follow the steps to repair the registry:

1. Open registry editor
2. Delete the preinstalled or older registry key which blocks the installation of the latest version or update.
3. Navigate the below keys and delete them.
   • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\11.0
   • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0
   • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\14.0
   • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0
   • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Office\11.0
   • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Office\12.0
   • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Office\14.0
   • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Office\15.0
4. Also, change the DWORD values in the below keys from 0 to 1 in Office common registry folder.
   • LicenseServers
   • LicenseServerRedirection
   • AutoExpandDLsEnable
   • PassportAuthProvider

This removes the error code 30015-4 (1006) and therefore Windows should no longer have a problem installing Microsoft Office on the system. If, however, the error message does appear again, continue on to the next step.

Solution 4- Remove and reinstall MS Office

If error code 30015-4 (1006) is not fixed in registry repair, SFC scan and firewall/antivirus exception, it is required to remove the Office suite completely from the programs and features, and then to reinstall the product for proper use.

Follow the steps given below to fix error code 30015-4 (1006) completely.

1. Open control panel
2. Click on uninstall programs and features
3. Search for Microsoft Office in the list.
4. Select Microsoft Office and click on uninstall.
5. Once uninstall is finished, try running Office Setup to install Microsoft Office.

For more information: Click here to view the Microsoft reference kb article to uninstall a program.

Follow the step to download and install Microsoft Office:

1. Open Office My Account
2. Log in to your Office account using your registered email ID and password.
3. Click on the install Option under the Office product in your account.
4. Save the installer setup if prompted and run it once the download is completed.
5. Do not go offline or reboot the computer once the installation is initiated.
6. Click on the finish button once the program is installed completely.

Please note: If you are trying to install a School or college or company version of Office suite click here to log in to your office account and then follow from step 2.

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