QuickBooks payroll is a subscription-based service that users can depend on for sending employee payroll according to the tax table. QuickBooks payroll update not working is a common issue that occurs mostly due to external PC factors other than the software. In case you also face problems updating the payroll service, keep reading this blog further to discover why it happens and practical ways to rectify the problem.

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Reasons

QuickBooks might sometimes fail to download the payroll updates or install the payroll package on your system. The reasons QuickBooks fails to update the payroll service on your PC are described below-

1. QuickBooks data stored on your system got hit by data corruption or a virus attack, leading to damage to the program files.
2. QuickBooks malfunctions due to internal issues caused by a faulty installation and fails to access the update package.
3. Windows Firewall or the UAC settings block the installation of payroll updates on your computer.

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Solutions

You won’t be able to execute payroll tasks on your QBT until you resolve the issues with your payroll update. Apply the following methods to get rid of the payroll update issues in your QBDT-

Solution 1- Use the Verify-Rebuild utility to repair QuickBooks program files and other data

QuickBooks might malfunction and fail to give the desired results if its program files get damaged. The software needs its program files to run smoothly and can fall prey to errors in the absence of the files. It can happen if your system gets hit by a virus attack or data corruption and QB data gets damaged. You must take the help of the Verify-Rebuild utility offered by QuickBooks to repair the data and make QB files usable again. Apply the following steps-

1. Launch QuickBooks on your PC and go to the File menu at the top.
2. Select Utilities from the options and tap Rebuild Data.
3. Click Yes in the dialogue box if you want to create a data backup before proceeding.
4. Wait until the data is repaired and go to the File menu again.
5. Tap Utilities and select Verify Data to find any remaining issues.
6. If a ‘Your data has lost integrity’ message appears, click Rebuild Now to fix the remaining issues in your QB data.

If QuickBooks fails to install the payroll update after this method, move to the next solution.

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Solution 2- Get rid of minor issues in the software using the QB tool hub

QuickBooks can fail to install the payroll update if minor issues develop due to its partial or faulty installation on your computer. You must visit the official QB website to download the latest QB version (1.6.0.3) and apply these steps after it is downloaded on your PC-

1. Double-click the QuickBooksToolhub.exe file and go to the Program Problems menu.
2. Select Quick Fix My Program in the drop-down list and let the tool fix the issues.

Conclusion

This blog clarifies the causes of QuickBooks payroll update not working on your PC. The steps you can take to remove the issues and update the payroll successfully are also given in the blog, which you must use to eliminate the error from your PC.

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