Steps for the Resolution of QuickBooks Payroll Error PS077

by Joey Williams QBS Enterprise Support

Users may stumble upon QuickBooks Error PS077 as they try to go for the installation of the payroll tax table updates in QuickBooks Desktop. This error deters the user from leveraging the latest features offered by the new update, and also results in an abrupt crashing of QuickBooks. To get a firm grip over the various troubleshooting strategies for resolving Error PS077 in QuickBooks Desktop, pay heed to the walkthrough discussed in this article. You might see the following error message on your computer screen:

Causes of QuickBooks Payroll Error PS077

Some of the common causes of QuickBooks Error PS077 are:

· The Windows components that play an important role in the update process may be damaged.

· Corruption of the Company Files can be another cause.

· Virus intrusion in the system led to damage of the installer files.

· The QuickBooks Subscription is outdated.

Solutions to resolve QuickBooks Error Code PS077

Users should implement the following solutions to rectify this error all at once.

Solution 1: Download the QuickBooks updates manually

Downloading the most recent updates manually is a viable approach to bypass the QuickBooks Error PS077. Users should also install the latest payroll Tax Table from Intuit.

· For this, navigate to Intuit, and from there, head to the Downloads page.

· Therein, provide the details related to the copy of QuickBooks set up on your system. Once done with that, go for the downloading of the updates manually.

• Also, download and install the recent payroll tax table compatible with your QuickBooks version.

Solution 2: Switch off User Account Control

User Account Control (UAC) could be restricting the QuickBooks updates. As such, the users should go with turning off the UAC, the steps for which are given below:

• Hit on the Start menu and then click on All Programs. Now, open the Control Panel.

• Type "UAC" and hit the Enter key in the Control Panel's search box.

• Now, pick the Change User Account Settings option.

• Shift the slider to Never Notify. This action will deactivate the UAC settings.

• Type in the correct username and password when asked for.

• Finally, launch QuickBooks, and then try to update the QuickBooks payroll updates again. This should fix Error PS077 in QuickBooks.

Solution 3: Use QuickBooks Rebuild Data Utility

If the Company file is suffering from some data damage, it could potentially result in PS077 error. In such cases, running the Rebuilt tool can effectively resolve this issue. The procedure is:

• Begin with running the QuickBooks program as an admin.

• Now hover the mouse over the File menu and click on it.

• From the list, select the Utilities option.

• Now, proceed by clicking on the Verify Data option. If any issue is diagnosed, the next step should be to get the issue sorted by using the Rebuild data tool.

• For this, opt for Utilities from the File menu.

• Following that, tap on the Rebuild Data option and perform the scan.

• If the ongoing still exists, then follow the repair process enumerated in the next solution.

Solution 4: Repair QuickBooks Desktop

The steps for repairing QuickBooks for exterminating QuickBooks Error code PS077 are:

• To begin with, access the Control Panel from the Start menu.

• Thereafter, select on the Programs and Features tab.

• Once in this section, opt for QuickBooks, and subsequently, hit on Uninstall/Change.

• Following that, hit on Next, followed by Repair, and then tapping on Continue.

• Culminate the process by restarting the computer, and running the QuickBooks updates again.

Solution 5: Double check the Billing Information

Wrong billing information could also embolden Error Ps077 during the QuickBooks updates. To get this sorted out, the user should verify the billing related information again, and get it corrected.

· Run QuickBooks, and within the accounting program, hit on the F2 key.

· Now, this will take the user to the Product Information window, wherein, the user is required to note down the license number and the product key.

· If they are incorrect, then rectify them.

Solution 6: Clean Install QuickBooks

If all the solutions mentioned until now failed to resolve QuickBooks Payroll Error PS077, the user should go with the uninstallation of QuickBooks, followed by a fresh installation, a process collectively called as “QuickBooks Clean Install”. The process can be quickly accomplished by using the QuickBooks Clean Install Tool available in the QuickBooks Tool Hub program.

Else, the user can go with the manual uninstallation of QuickBooks in the Programs and Features tab of the Control Panel. The subsequent procedure should be renaming the QB folder, and then going with a fresh installation of QuickBooks Desktop. This should, in most cases, troubleshoot the Error PS077.

Summing Up!

The current discussion delved into the various solutions that should aid users in the fixation of QuickBooks Error PS077. Just in case you come across any technical problems, you can get on a direct call with our experienced QuickBooks desktop error support professionals. Just give us a call on the toll-free number i.e., 1-800-615-2347.