How To Fix QuickBooks Payroll Error PS077- Reasons And Solutions

Last Updated on December 15, 2020 by

QuickBooks Payroll Error PS077 is the error that occurs when payroll requires the update and we use it to download the payroll update. Updating is important because many users used to face any problem or issues while using the latest version so they contain all its solutions. 

While downloading the Payroll updates the user may face an error and will show a message as QuickBooks having a problem in installing the payroll tax table update. Because of this error users of QuickBooks accounting software face difficulty in payroll-related work to move smoothly.

Reasons, Signs, and Solutions For QuickBooks Payroll Error PS077

Reasons For QuickBooks Update Error PS077

There are some reasons mentioned by which errors can occur. They are:

• Your billing information is incorrect or old.
• The payroll component tax table is invalid, corrupted, and damaged.
• QuickBooks company file is damaged or corrupted which cause this QuickBooks Payroll error PS077
• Your QuickBooks account is not registered is also a big reason for this error.
• Due to infections like malware QuickBooks installation get corrupted.
• Payroll subscription gets inactive or expired which is also a major reason for QuickBooks error PS077.
• Maybe a problem in another program can cause a delete in the QuickBooks associated files.

Signs to Detect QuickBooks Error PS077

The sign to detect the QuickBooks Error PS077 are:

• You can see a pop-up message on the computer screen when error QuickBooks PS077 occurs.
• The computer will be working slowly due to this error
• Here the computer will start to hang or stop working or do not respond due to this error.
• The tax table will not get an update or will be failed while updating
• Users will not be able to download payroll updates.

Important Points To Remember

There are some points or information which should be known by the people before they try to fix the Payroll Error PS077. They are:

• Verify all the billing information which is entered in the Payroll account should be proper.
• Users need to update the QuickBooks desktop application by the latest update which has been released.
• You need to validate the QuickBooks Payroll Subscription.
• Take all the backup of the QuickBooks company file time by time to save your work.
• Users have to make sure that only one QuickBooks application should be installed on the system.
• The user has to attempt to repair QuickBooks desktop applications.

Solutions to Fix the QuickBooks PS077 Error

Here we are discussing all the solutions to Resolve QuickBooks Payroll Error PS077. If by the help of the first step then keep on switching the next solution by this you will identify all your problems and you can resolve your problem.

Solution 1: For Troubleshooting The Error

We can solve this error firstly by the the help of troubleshooting method. This is very easy steps by which our error PS077 can be solved.

• You can close your system by which all the unnecessary programs which are working will be stopped.
• First, go to the employees, and then you check for payroll updates
• Then click on HOME + F2 key
• Check for registration or not for the QuickBooks.
• As you need to see that the billing date should be up to date and should be in a proper format.
• If the user is using Window 7, Window 8, Window Vista then the user needs to switch off UAC and need to update the software again,
• You need to make sure that only one software should be updated on the system of QuickBooks.

Install One Version Of QuickBooks Desktop

Before installing the QuickBooks desktop you must follow this steps so that your information in the company file can be saved.

• Take a backup of your QuickBooks company file.
• Then close all the applications if open.
• Now open the run window

For Window 7 and XP

There are included some steps to install Window 7 and XP.

• If you are log in but not as Admin then click Start
• Then you click on All Programs and click on Accessories
• Now at last click on Run.

For Window 8

There are included some steps to install Window 8.

• Go to the Window System section and open the Start Screen.
• Then click on the background to all apps.
• And finally, click on Run.

For Window Vista

There are included some steps to install Window Vista.

• First, click on the Start button.
• Then go to the start search field.
• At last click on the Run.

Install Multiple Versions Of QuickBooks Desktop

Here, we have discussed steps to install Multiple versions of QuickBooks Desktop.

• Install a clear version of QuickBooks Desktop for good performance
• For multiple version of QuickBooks Desktop
  • First, remove all the extra installations
  • Then again restart your QuickBooks update.

• Now users need to Download the latest Payroll Tax Table.
• Then resort to the list and use the Verify Data or Rebuild Data process.
• And at last, perform a clean uninstall and reinstall in Selective Startup.

If your error is not fixed by this problem then you can go to solution 2 by which your problems can be solved easily.

Solution 2: User needs to ensure the Service details is correct or not

Here, we have discussed some steps by which how user can make sure that his information is correct or not.

• Restart your QuickBooks and login to your QuickBooks account in the QuickBooks Desktop.
• Then check all your account information which should be correct and should be up to date 
• If your information is incorrect and is not up to date then you need to update it and then download all your latest payroll tax tables.

If your error is not fixed by this problem then you can go to solution 3 by which your problems can be solved easily.

Solution 3: Update and Register the QuickBooks Desktop

Here, we have discussed some steps by which how to update and register the QuickBooks Desktop.

• First, open your QuickBooks Desktop, and then you need to press the F2 key from the keyboard.
• Then product information will show on your screen where you will able to see all the product information
• Now you need to check whether the QuickBooks Desktop activates or not.
• If your QuickBooks Desktop is active then it is good but if not then you need to register for the QuickBooks Desktop.
• Then update it on the latest version and download the latest Payroll tax table update.

If your error is not fixed by this problem then you can go to solution 4 by which your problems can be solved easily.

Solution 4: Repair the QuickBooks Desktop

Here you first need to run the QuickBooks repair tool for checking that any file or folder needs any fixing or not. If they require any fixing then just fix the file and repair it with the help of tools and then download the payroll tax table update.

If your error is not fixed by this problem then you can go to solution 5 by which your problems can be solved easily.

Solution 5: Check for QuickBooks Duplicate Copy

Here, we have discussed some steps by which how you can check for QuickBooks duplicate copy.

• Press the Window + R key to open the Run window.
• Then you need to type Control Panel and then click ok.
• Now click on Uninstall it for uninstalling the program.
• Finally, you need to check that you should have only one each version in the list.

If your error is not fixed by this problem then you can go to solution 6 by which your problems can be solved easily.

Solution 6: Change all the User Account Control (UAC) settings

If your error is not fixed with the help of the above steps then you need to change the settings. You just switch off the UAC for some time and then you download the payroll tax table.

If your error is not fixed by this problem then you can go to solution 7 by which your problems can be solved easily.

Solution 7: Verify and Rebuild data in QuickBooks Desktop

You need to damage the verify and rebuild data in QuickBooks and then again download the payroll tax table update. If your error is not fixed by this problem then you can go to solution 8 by which your problems can be solved easily.

Solution 8: Change the CPS Folder name

Here, we have discussed some steps by which you can change the CPS folder name.

• First press the Window + E key for launching the file explorer and then select This PC from the left menu.
• Then go to Local Disk C and then select the Intuit folder from Program Files(x86).
• Now go to the QuickBooks Desktop folder and then from there pick the version which you are using.
• And then go to Components and click on the Payroll folder and right-click on the CPS file
• Then click on the rename option to rename the file and enter any name and click on enter.
• Now create a new CPS folder 
• Then open the QuickBooks Desktop and finally download the latest payroll tax table.

If your error is not fixed by this problem then you can go to solution 9 by which your problems can be solved easily.

Solution 9: Run the reboot.bat file

Restart the QuickBooks Desktop by running the reboot.bat file to restart the QuickBooks Desktop. Then after restarting it you again try to download the latest payroll tax table. If your error is not fixed by this problem then you can go to solution 10 by which your problems can be solved easily.

Solution 10: Run the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool

Here, we have discussed some steps by which you can able to install QuickBooks diagnostic tool.

• First, download the QuickBooks and install the Diagnostic tool and click on the Save for saving the file on the local desktop.
• Then close the programs and then run the Quickbooks install tool and it will take up to approx 20 min to complete.
• And finally, the components of the program will be updated and again restart the computer after running the tool.

If your error is not fixed by this problem then you can go to solution 11 by which your problems can be solved easily.

Solution 11: Run the QuickBooks Diagnostic Tool

Here, we have discussed some steps by which you can able to run QuickBooks diagnostic tool.

• Here you need to repair the QuickBooks Desktop and you need to download and run the QuickBooks diagnostic tool.
• Then install the software program application again and try to restore the Microsoft component manually.
• Now consult the IT professional or Microsoft if you are not satisfied and then you need to restore or reinstall the Microsoft.Net framework.
• Then repair Microsoft MSXML and you should uninstall or reinstall Microsoft Visual C++.

By all the above mentioned above solutions you can able to solve all your issues and problems.

Final Words

We have discussed all the QuickBooks Payroll Error PS077 and also discussed all the solutions and reasons for this error. If after following all these steps mentioned above you face any error or issue or problem then you can connect with our Pedily experts for the instant solution.