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QuickBooks error PS032 happens when you try to install or download payroll updates. The error message says: “QuickBooks is having trouble installing payroll tax table updates.” This problem often occurs due to an inactive payroll subscription, a corrupted tax table, damaged company files, outdated billing details, or a faulty CPS folder. This guide will help you resolve this payroll update error immediately. 

Reasons for QuickBooks Error Code PS032

Here are the reasons that can cause QuickBooks payroll update error PS032 and disrupt your payroll operations. To effectively use QBDT, you must resolve this root causes.

• An inactive payroll subscription is the prime cause of this error.
• Issues with the QuickBooks program can also cause payroll update errors.
• A damaged CPS folder can lead to various payroll update errors, including error PS032.

Steps to Fix Payroll Update Error PS032

You can easily resolve payroll update error PS032 by verifying your payroll subscription, running Quick Fix My Program, and fixing the damaged CPS folder. The segment below explains the steps to do these.

Solution 1: Verifying Payroll Service Subscription

To update payroll services, you need an active subscription. Here’s how to check and activate your payroll subscription:

• Close all QuickBooks company files.
• Restart your computer.
• Open QuickBooks Desktop.
• Go to Employees.
• Select My Payroll Service.
• Click Manage Service Key.
• Make sure the Service Name and Status are correct,
• The status should be marked as Active.
• Click Edit to check the product service key number.
• If the number is wrong, enter the correct one.
• Click Next.
• Uncheck the Open Payroll Setup box.
• After that, click Finish.
• Move to solution 2 if this does not fix the error. 

Solution 2: Install The Tool Hub and run the Quick Fix My Program tool from it

To fix the problem, use the QuickBooks Tool Hub:

• Close QuickBooks.
• Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
• Save the file.
• Open the file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
• Follow the steps.
• Install it completely.
• Agree to the terms and conditions. 
• Double-click the Tool Hub icon.
• Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
• If you can’t access it, then open the Windows search box.
• Search for QuickBooks Tool Hub.

After accessing the tool, run Quick Fix My Program:

• Open the Tool Hub.
• Go to Program Problems.
• Select Quick Fix My Program.
• It will shut down background processes.
• Also, perform a quick repair.
• Now restart QuickBooks.
• Open your data file.

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Solution 3: Rename the CPS Folder

To rename the CPS folder:

• Press the Windows key + E.
• Open File Explorer.
• Go to This PC.
• Open Local Disk C.
• Go to Program Files (x86).
• And, then, the Intuit folder.
• Open the QuickBooks Desktop folder.
• Go to the Components folder.
• Open the Payroll folder.
• Right-click the CPS folder.
• Select Rename.
• Enter a new name.
• Now, press Enter.
• Complete the steps.
• Try rerunning the payroll updates.

Conclusion

Hopefully, this guide will help you quickly fix QuickBooks error PS032 and keep your payroll operations running smoothly without interruptions. For further help & technical analysis, dial 1-855-856-0042 to contact our QB Experts Team.