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QuickBooks Payroll Error PS058: Causes and Prevention

QuickBooks Payroll assists users in the best way possible with its up-to-date features and regular updates to keep up the smooth working of the application. Users around the world have used this application to manage paychecks while paying employees effortlessly with direct deposit. Now, at times when users try to get the latest payroll updates, they may face the QuickBooks Payroll Error PS058. The error interrupts the process of downloading payroll updates and eventually affects various other program’s operations. Suppose you, as a user, have faced this issue. In that case, you are at the right place where we will be talking about triggers and solutions to manually remove QuickBooks payroll error PS058 and successfully install the latest updates.

If you are not confident or want a single-click solution, just dial the support team’s toll-free number 1-855-856-0042

Triggers behind QuickBooks Error Code PS058

QuickBooks Payroll Error PS058, like any other error, appears for some specific reasons. In this section, we will talk about what triggers the issue so that, as users, you can be careful and even fix the error successfully.

  • Damaged or corrupted QuickBooks company files are one of the primary triggers for error code PS058.
  • There is some internal issue in the Windows component files.
  • The default location of the QuickBooks company data file is other than the C: Drive.
  • The Windows Firewall or an anti-virus application installed on the system is hampering the update process and resulting in error PS058.
  • Your current Payroll subscription is inactive.
  • The Employee Identification Number (EIN) in the company file is inaccurate.

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How to Manually Eliminate Payroll Error PS038 in QuickBooks?

Time to look at the step-by-step process to fix the error code PS038. You must be careful in following these steps to solve the error quickly.

This first step will help you check if your current payroll subscription is active. Since an inactive subscription is a reason for QuickBooks payroll error PS058, you must review it using the steps below.

  • You must first close QuickBooks and the company files.
  • Soon after, restart the system.
  • Launch QuickBooks and click on Employees.
  • Select the My Payroll Service option and then Manage Service Key.
  • Review the Service Name and Status options which must say Active.
  • Click on Edit to check your service key number. If you see the key is incorrect, make the required changes and click on Next.
  • Unmark the Open Payroll Setup box.
  • Click on Finish.
  • The payroll update should start downloading after the above details are updated.

If you still see the QuickBooks payroll error PS058, move to the next step.

Download the Latest QuickBooks Updates

When your QuickBooks is outdated, it is common to encounter various error codes. Therefore, our experts suggest updating QuickBooks to tackle payroll errors.

  • First, close the opened company files and QuickBooks Desktop application.
  • Next, click on the Start menu and look for QuickBooks Desktop.
  • On finding the icon, right-click on the icon and choose Run as administrator.
  • This command leads to the No Company Open screen.
  • Select the Help menu.
  • Click on Update QuickBooks Desktop.
  • Now use the Options tab and choose Mark All.
  • Select the Save option.
  • Hit the Update Now tab and then the Reset Update checkbox.
  • Finally, use the Get Updates button and let the process complete.

You must close and reopen QuickBooks Desktop. On your screen, click on Yes to bring the updates to effect, restart your system.

Run Quick Fix my Program
Run Quick Fix my Program

Quick Fix my program is an option available under QB Tool Hub. Tool Hub is an external tool that allows users to manage common errors in QuickBooks, and, therefore, this is another step in which you can tackle QuickBooks Payroll Error PS058.

  • If you still have QuickBooks and data file open, close it.
  • Now open the web browser to get the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
  • You will be prompted to select a location on your computer to save the download file. We suggest you choose an easily accessible location.
  • After the file is on your system, double-click on it to install the Tool hub and complete the process with the on-screen steps.
  • Additionally, you must agree to the Terms and Conditions.
  • Next, you must double-click on the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon.
  • Once you are on the QuickBooks Tools Hub, choose the Program Problems option.
  • Click on Quick Fix my Program.
  • Get the latest tax table and see if payroll update can complete without error.

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You must try running the reboot.bat file to resolve issues present in the QuickBooks program. As a result, you will be able to update payroll after issues from the application are successfully tackled. Here is how you can accomplish these steps.

  • You must access the folder that has the reboot.bat file.
  • Now navigate to the QuickBooks Desktop icon and right-click on the icon.
  • Choose Properties.
  • Select Open file location to go to the location of the reboot.bat file.
  • Right-click on the reboot.bat file and choose the Run as Administrator option.

Finally, log in to your QuickBooks application with the admin credentials and see if QuickBooks payroll error PS058 persists.

And with these four steps, you can get rid of QuickBooks Payroll Error PS058. However, you must be cautious in following the steps as a mistake can further damage the data files. If you still face the error, we suggest you must contact the support team on 1-855-856-0042 for expert guidance on the case and fixing the error successfully.