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QuickBooks payroll update not working: A handy guide!

Updated: Jul 13, 2023


QuickBooks payroll update not working
QuickBooks payroll update not working

QuickBooks is reputed accounting software but can throw certain glitches while working on it. One such bug is the QuickBooks payroll update not working. The primary reason for this error is that you have a corrupted installation file. Apart from this, several other reasons trigger this payroll error which we will discuss in the next section. It will be challenging for the users to update their payroll once they encounter this error. So we have some easy methods to help them rectify this payroll error easily.

Ring us on 1.855.738.2784 for assistance regarding the QuickBooks payroll update not working error. You can speak to our experts directly and take their help in fixing this error.

Possible reasons that trigger the QuickBooks desktop payroll won't update error

  • An outdated version of QuickBooks could also bring on the error.

  • Another potential cause of the error could be a wrong employee identification number.

  • Your system's damaged company file may be the cause of the QuickBooks desktop payroll won't update error.

  • Ensure your payroll subscription is active, which could result in this payroll error.

How to rectify the QuickBooks desktop payroll update not working error?

Learn some solutions listed below and try to perform them on your desktop to fix the QuickBooks desktop payroll update not working error.

Solution 1: Take the help of Quick fix my program

  • Make sure you install the tool hub on your computer.

  • Open the downloaded file, then finish installing it.

  • Click the file to open it once it has been installed.

  • Head to program problems as soon as the tool hub opens.

  • From there, select Quick fix my program.

  • Wait for the process to finish, then try to access your QuickBooks.

  • Update your payroll and see if the error has been fixed.

Solution 2: Review the date and time on your pc

  • When you right-click on your system clock, look for the option to adjust the time and date.

  • Next, select the Change Date and Time option to enter the proper date and time.

  • Click on ok.

  • After you've done that, relaunch QuickBooks.

  • Run the payroll update at this time to see if the error persists.

Solution 3: Attempt to install a digital certificate

  • Navigate to C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks and perform a right-click on QBW32.exe before selecting properties.

  • Select a digital signature, and make sure Inuit is selected in the list of signatures.

  • Now click on details.

  • In the digital signature details window, select View Certificate.

  • Select Install certificate from the certificate window.

  • Once the 'finish' pop-up is visible on the screen, click next. Then click Finish.

  • Restart your computer.

  • Now access QuickBooks and download the update once more.

Conclusion!

With the help of the solutions above, you can rectify the QuickBooks payroll update not working error on your own. Call us on 1.855.738.2784 for any further queries related to the error and assistance from our experts.


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