Best Solutions to tackle the QuickBooks Error PS036

QuickBooks Payroll is renowned worldwide, particularly by small to mid-sized businesses and for all the right reasons. But, just like any other application, the smooth working of the software is hindered by errors, especially QuickBooks Error PS036. Here are the steps you can employ to fix it or call the QuickBooks certified team on the toll-free number +1 800-417-5147.

What could be leading to the QuickBooks error ps036?

An error can occur for multiple reasons, and a user must be aware of them to resolve the error correctly. Here are some of the reasons why QuickBooks Payroll Error PS036 takes place.

1. The Internet connection settings on the system are incorrect, leading to payroll update errors.
2. A firewall protects the computer, and when it treats payroll updates as a threat, PS036 can pop up.
3. The file in the CPS folder is damaged or corrupted.

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Solutions to eliminate Payroll Update Error PS036

Here are some of the solutions that promise the elimination of QuickBooks Error PS036. First, you must carefully follow the steps to remove the error effortlessly.

Solution 1: Review your QuickBooks payroll service subscription

It is possible that you are seeing the QuickBooks Error PS036 because your payroll subscription is not active. The first solution is to check for the payroll service subscription.

1.     Close QuickBooks and the company files if they are open.

2.     Navigate to QuickBooks and open it.

3.     Choose Employees and then My Payroll Service.

4.     Select Manage Service Key.

5.     Review the Service Name and Status. See if the details are correct and if Active is displayed.

6.     Click on Edit to check the service key number.

7.     Choose Next before you unmark the checkbox next to the Open Payroll Setup box option.

8.     Select Finish, and the payroll update will start downloading.

Solution 2: Use the Quick Fix my Program from the Tool Hub

Quick Fix my program, as the name suggests, helps solve errors present in Payroll or QuickBooks that may be restricting the update process. Here's how you use the Quick Fix my program from the Tool Hub.

1.     Close the company files and QuickBooks application.

2.     Open your default web browser and get the QuickBooks Tool Hub installation file. When prompted, choose a location on your system to save it.

3.     After the file is downloaded, access it from the location you chose above.

4.     Proceed as per the on-screen steps guiding you to install the Tool Huib.

5.     Agree to the Terms and Conditions to complete the installation.

6.     You must double-click the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon on your desktop to open it.

7.     Click on Program Problems and then choose Quick Fix my Program.

8.     Launch QuickBooks Desktop and your company file.

9.     Get the latest Payroll updates to see if QuickBooks Error PS036 still occurs.

We hope you are free of the QuickBooks Error PS036 by now. In case the error still interrupts the update process, we suggest you waste no time calling the QuickBooks Payroll team on +1 800-417-5147.

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