QuickBooks accounting software ranks at the top of the list of accounting software. The potential features and tools integrated into the software result in the quick and smooth functioning of the financial and accounting tasks of the business. Despite being well designed the software is prone to errors. QuickBooks Payroll Update Error Ps032 is one of them. Even users can read full details of the QuickBooks Payroll Upgrade for a safe and secure update.
QuickBooks Update Error Code PS032 indicates that the error code occurs when the user is unable to download and install updates released for payroll. These payroll updates are very important and need to be updated as they comprise resolutions for the issues that the user face while using the latest software version.

While downloading the latest payroll, unexpectedly you can encounter QuickBooks Error Codes – PS032, PS034, or PS077 with an error message: “QuickBooks having problem in installing payroll tax table update”.
About QuickBooks Payroll Update Error Ps032
Quick Snapshot of QuickBooks Payroll Update Error PS032:
- Error Code: Error PS032
- Error Description: A user has not registered QuickBooks software or the Company File is damaged or corrupted.
- Cause: Improper registration of QuickBooks Software, Incorrect or old billing data
- Symptom: program window crashes, Reacts gradually to the keyboard and mouse inputs.
- Possible Solution: Up To Date Billing Data, User Account Control
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Why QB Ps032 Error Occurred During Downloading Payroll Update
The QuickBooks Payroll update error PS032 might crop up in the following circumstances:
- Improper registration of QuickBooks Software
- If the user does not have an active subscription
- Incorrect or old billing data.
- Damaged or invalid tax table file stored in Payroll folder.
- Corrupt or damaged QuickBooks company file.
Point to be considered before resolution of QuickBooks Payroll Update Error PS032
- Validate the QuickBooks Payroll subscription
- Users need to update the QuickBooks Desktop application with the latest released updates.
- Verify the billing information that is entered in payroll accounts is appropriate
- Before the resolution of the error, users need to ensure to only one QuickBooks accounting software is installed on the system.
- Also backup your QuickBooks Company File
How to Resolve to Fix QuickBooks Payroll Update Error Ps032?
This issue can be resolved by following some easy-to-understand solutions that can be implemented by the user himself: First, recheck whether the QuickBooks software is registered or not. If not, then the user needs to register it immediately.
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Up to Date Billing Data
Ensure that the billing data accumulated is proper and updated.
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Accountant’s Copy
Make sure that while you going for updating the file in QuickBooks, the Accountant’s copy is not out for the same.
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User Account Control
For the users with the operating systems – Windows 8, 7, and Vista, UAC (User Account Control) should be switched off, and then try to update the software again.
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QuickBooks License
Ensure that you note down the license number of their QuickBooks software. It is frequently needed for future error resolution.
For the license number follow the below-listed instructions:
💠 Go to QuickBooks Home section -> press on F2.
💠 Product Information screen opens -> find the license number.
💠 Note down the license number -> click OK to close the window. -
Check QuickBooks Software Number
Note that only one QuickBooks software should be installed on the system. Those who have servers with their computer system, generally have QuickBooks Database Server software along with QuickBooks.
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One QuickBooks Software Installed
The computer with one QuickBooks software installed should perform a clean install of the software in a particularized start-up mode for immediate fulfillment.
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Multiple QuickBooks Installation
For the system that comprises multiple QuickBooks software, you must first uninstall the software that is unused and then reset the QuickBooks payroll update.
Also, make sure you are using only one QuickBooks on the system. Those who have servers with their computer system, generally have QuickBooks Database Server software along with QuickBooks.
If Multiple QuickBooks are installed in the system that comprises multiple QuickBooks software, you must first uninstall the software that is unused and then reset the QuickBooks payroll update.
Steps to be followed if only one QuickBooks software is installed on the system
- In the first steps, the user should create a backup of the company file.
- Now close all the applications
- In the Last step open the Run Window.
1. Resolve Error in Window 8:
If you are a Microsoft Windows 8 user, then move to the window section, open the start screen, then right-click the background to All Apps, and tap on the run.
2. Resolve Error in Windows 7 and XP:
- Open the window start button and choose Run.
In case the user has not had the admin right, then he should open the window start and choose the option for All Programs and then select Accessories and Run option respectively
3. For Windows Vista User
- Open the control panel of your computer
- Visit the programs and features and then double click the same for install and uninstall programs.
- If you are using one QuickBooks desktop then no need to continue. After that, the QuickBooks desktop Installation Wizard opens.
- Click on the Next button.
- Select Remove and click next and continue the process as per requirement.
- For completion of the update, the error message must include an option for going online. To update click on the yes tab and go online if asked.
- QuickBooks Error PS032 may have the option to only click on the OK tab to go online. And if you click on the Ok tab then downloads start automatically and you may get the same error message.
- Also, close the QuickBooks on your computer, if in case the data files are available on the server. Then the user should run the payroll update from the server. If the update succeeds on the server, then the user will also require installing all other versions of QuickBooks.
Frequently Asked Questions About PS032 Issue
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Why is QuickBooks Payroll Error PS032 happening
💠 Damaged Tax table file
💠 In-correct billing date
💠 Unregistered users
💠 Corrupted company files -
When can you face Payroll Error PS032 in QuickBooks?
This payroll issue often takes place when you are trying to update the QuickBooks Payroll or downloading the QuickBooks Tax table update.
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If a User Account Control is enabled in my system, is there any impact on payroll update downloading?
Yes, there might appear payroll error PS032, which will interrupt the updates. So it is recommended to disable the User Account Control before attempting to update the Payroll.
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--- Support - We provide solutions for the following QuickBooks (Pro, Premier, Accountant, Enterprise, Payroll, Cloud) ---
- Error Support
- Data Import
- Data Conversion
- Payment Solutions
- Upgradation
- Payroll Support
- Data Export
- Software Integration
- QuickBooks Printer Support
- Complete QuickBooks Solutions
- Tax-Related Issues
- Data Damage Recovery
- Installation, Activation Help
- QuickBooks Windows Support