The advantages of utilizing QuickBooks are enormous; nonetheless, the reality is that QuickBooks is not free of faults and problems that often occur while using payroll. Many users have recently experienced QuickBooks error PS101 while attempting to download and install the most recent payroll tax table updates on their system. ‘The payroll update did not complete successfully’ is what the error message reads when you encounter this error. We will explain the causes of this payroll issue, as well as troubleshooting solutions to rectify it in this post.
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What are the causes of payroll error code PS101 in QuickBooks?
Payroll error code PS101 in QuickBooks Desktop is typically displayed when the program files of QuickBooks Desktop are corrupted. However, there could be a variety of additional causes, such as incorrect Windows Firewall security settings blocking QuickBooks Desktop from connecting to the Internet.
What steps should be taken to resolve QuickBooks payroll update error PS101?
Solution 1: Use Quick Fix My Program to repair the QuickBooks program files
- Exit QuickBooks Desktop and download the latest version (1.5.0.0) of QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Follow the on-screen instructions after double-clicking the downloaded file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
- Accept the terms and conditions that appear on your screen to proceed further with the installation of QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Right-click the QB Tool Hub icon, which you can find on your Windows Desktop, and select the Open option.
- Select the Program Issues tab.
- Select the Quick Fix My Program option and let the tool do its work.
Attempt to update your payroll service to the most recent tax tables by opening QuickBooks Desktop after this troubleshooting solution.
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Solution 2: Modify the Windows Firewall security settings
- Open the Start menu by clicking the Windows icon on the lower left corner of your Windows desktop.
- Enter “Windows Firewall” into the search box and click on Windows Firewall.
- Choose Advanced Settings from the drop-down menu.
- Select the New Rule option from the Inbound Rules menu.
- Choose the Port of your choice and then press the Next button.
- Make sure the TCP option is selected.
- In the specific local ports column, enter the ports required by your QuickBooks version.
- Next, click the Next button.
- Click the Allow Connection option, followed by the Next option.
- Ensure that all profiles are selected if prompted.
- Make a new rule and name it “QBPorts (version year).”
- Finish by clicking the Finish button.
To build outbound rules this time, use the same methods as before.
Conclusion
If QuickBooks error PS101 persists after attempting the troubleshooting techniques outlined in this blog, it is likely that your QuickBooks Desktop installation files have been totally corrupted. Thus, we recommend that you reinstall QuickBooks Desktop in the Selective Startup mode. You can also contact our support team at +1(855)-738-0359 for extra troubleshooting assistance in fixing Payroll error PS101. Our support team is very competent at error resolution and will make the troubleshooting process a breeze for you.
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