What Is QuickBooks Payroll Update Error PS101 & how to fix it?
Whenever Error PS101 occurs, it simplifies that The Payroll Update – Not completed successfully, please try again. It is recommended that you successfully download the latest upgrade displayed in the QuickBooks Payroll within the stipulated time. Payroll, whether it is from intuit or any third-party payroll merged with QuickBooks, helps the company in managing all employees’ databases, salaries, and other monetary incentives. Any data loss, data damage, or delay in Payroll activities can bring unrest among the employees. Test
Any Payroll, whether it is from intuit or a third party, should be very well synchronized with QuickBooks for proper updates. Errors like PS034, PS036, and PS077 are also needed to be very carefully handled and understood so that you can identify the specificity of the root cause of the error and how a particular error can be handled.
About QuickBooks Payroll Error PS101
| Error Code: | Error Ps101 | Developer: | Intuit Inc. |
| Error Description: | It simplifies that The Payroll Update – Not completed successfully, please try again. | Software: | QuickBooks |
| Cause: | Block imposed by the system firewall or anti-virus system, Inappropriate Internet Explorer settings. | Applies to: | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 |
| Symptom: | Slow response time of the OS and program, The program freezes for a few seconds periodically. | Possible Solution: | Run Bat Command, Repair Internet Connection Settings |
Root Cause of the Error PS101
There can be various reasons why Error PS101 can be caused. Knowing the exact reason and handling accordingly is necessary.
- Network issues or Internet settings are not aligned which didn’t allow the update to get downloaded and installed.
- Network blocked due to Computer Firewall or by any antivirus
- Internet settings are wrongly configured.
- Third-party software – not properly repaired before clean installation.
- Multiple QuickBooks applications found in the system may also follow different locations within the system while installing the update.
How to Resolve QuickBooks Payroll Error PS101?
1. Solution One: Run Bat Command
The first and the foremost steps toward resolving the issue are;
Total Time: 9 minutes
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Step One
Run Bat command. This command will help you in re-registering .DLL file in Operating System.
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Step Two
Exit from the QuickBooks and navigate to the QuickBooks file (company) location.
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Step Three
Click right on QuickBooks –> Open file location –> here you will find the Bat file. Run this particular file as an administrator.
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Step Four
Once the process starts, QuickBooks’ Repair utility will turn on the command prompt multiple times. Don’t abort the process once it is finished.
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Step Five
Configure Windows firewall or Antivirus settings.
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Step Six
The above step works, if this step still obstructs, go for a clean installation process.
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Step Seven
There are many times when all your QuickBooks issues are fixed by repairing Applications (QuickBooks) and doing the Clean Installation Process.
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Step Eight
Remove all the multiple files related to your QuickBooks or Payroll also, this will enable the update to track the exact path of the software.
2. Solution Two: Repair Internet Connection Settings
There are two-step process of repair the internet connection errors, which is mentioned below. Follow each one carefully.
A. Step One: Download & Run The Quickbooks Tools Hub
- Close the QuickBooks.
- Download the latest version of the QuickBooks tool hub version (1.4.0.0) & store the download.exe file with one click away on your computer.
- Next, Open QuickbooksToolHub.exe from the downloaded section.
- Now, Install the tool by just following the steps on the screen & accept the terms & conditions.
- When the installation process is done, locate the Tool Hub Icon on your Windows desktop.
- Open the Tool Hub by double clicking on it.
B. Step Two: Run The Quick Fix My Program
- In the Quickbooks Tools Hub, Click on program problems.
- Next Click on quick fix my program,
- Now, The scanning process has been started, It will take up to 3 minutes.
- After the scanning process is done, Reopen your QuickBooks & try to download the payroll tax table update.
The above-mentioned steps can easily help the solution to take over the issue. However, if the problem still stays with QuickBooks Payroll, you need technical hands to assist you to get your issue resolved. Our team will also try to help you in understanding the root cause of all the issues and their solutions.
FAQ
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How can I run the Quick Fix My Program?
To run Quick Fix My Program, you have to download, install, and run the QuickBooks Tool Hub and then follow these steps:-
A. Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub
B. Then click on the Problem Programs option
C. Click on the Quick Fix My Program
D. Now, open your QuickBooks account
E. Download the update of the Payroll tax table. -
What if something like data loss or interruption of update causes data damage while updating the payroll to resolve error code ps101?
Before doing anything you must take care that you took a backup of your company data file. Then make various copies of the backup to store it in different locations. This helps you when there is any data loss or corruption of files related to QuickBooks. Then you can restore this back up quickly and get back all your data.
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How can I use the Selective Start-up mode to fix the QuickBooks Payroll Error ps101?
A. Open the Run window
B. Then type msconfig and click on the OK button
C. Go to the General tab
D. Select the Selective Startup and Load system services
E. In the tab of Services, click on the Hide all Microsoft services
F. Click on the Disable all
G. Uncheck the Hide all Microsoft services option
H. Verify that the option of Windows installer is checked
I. After that, click on the OK button
J. Restart or Reboot your system.
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