Payroll is not opening after updating QuickBooks

  • April 4, 2019 11:58 AM EDT

    After several users updated their QuickBooks software, several users came across the issue of their Payroll not initiating. If you are also caught up with the same issue, you can simply follow the below-given steps to ensure that you have resolved the issue:

    • Close all the currently running programs on QuickBooks
    • In your control panel, you can find the repair option for QuickBooks
    • Run that option and make sure that the necessary tasks are done
    • Ensure that you have the updated version of QuickBooks on your system
    • Also, make sure that you have updated the latest Payroll Tax Table
    • After all the above said steps, restart QuickBooks

    If the problem is still not solved you can promptly connect with the quickbooks support phone number and avail their assistant in regard to your issue. This service is completely toll-free and is available 24x7.

     

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    • 676 posts
    June 22, 2023 3:43 AM EDT

    If you are experiencing issues with the Payroll feature in QuickBooks after updating the software, you can try the following steps to resolve the problem:

    Restart QuickBooks and your computer:
    Close QuickBooks and restart your computer. This simple step can help resolve temporary software glitches and ensure a fresh start.

    Verify the Payroll subscription:
    Go to the Employees menu and select "My Payroll Service" and then "Manage Service Key."
    Verify that your payroll subscription status is active. If it shows inactive, follow the prompts to reactivate your subscription.

    Refresh payroll updates:
    From the Employees menu, select "Get Payroll Updates."
    In the Get Payroll Updates window, select "Download Entire Update" and click on Update.
    Once the update is complete, close and reopen QuickBooks to check if the Payroll feature is accessible.

    Repair QuickBooks installation:
    Close QuickBooks and go to the Control Panel on your computer.
    Open the "Programs and Features" or "Add or Remove Programs" section.
    Locate QuickBooks in the list of installed programs and select it.
    Click on the "Repair" or "Change" button.
    Follow the on-screen instructions to repair the QuickBooks installation.

    Reset QuickBooks update:
    Close QuickBooks and navigate to the folder where QuickBooks is installed (usually in C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks).
    Locate and delete the QBWUSER.INI file.
    Restart QuickBooks and try accessing the Payroll feature again.

    Regards,
    Peter