Best approaches to resolve QuickBooks error PS033

QuickBooks is a trustworthy bookkeeping software developed by Intuit, which makes business accounting and employee payroll easy for small business owners. However, QuickBooks error PS033 can sometimes become a barrier during payroll service updates. If you also see this error code before the payroll update terminates on your QBDT, this blog will take you through the reasons that might be responsible and the actions you can take to avoid the issue.

Feel free to contact a QB support team at 1.855.738.2784 for troubleshooting tricks to eliminate the error.

Reasons

This error mostly comes up when you try downloading the payroll service update or installing its package on your system. You might run into this error code if the following conditions develop on your PC-

• Windows Firewall has set restrictions on QBDT, which prevent it from using the internet or accessing files in the system drive.
• If you aren’t an active user of the payroll service due to expired subscription or billing issues during service renewal.
• Your QuickBooks isn’t registered after you installed the latest software updates on your PC.

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Solutions

This error code pops up in between the payroll updates and forces the process to stop instantly. We advise you to apply the following methods to avoid running into this error code again in the future-

Solution 1- Renew your payroll service subscription and enter the correct service key

This error code majorly pops up when the Intuit servers fail to recognize you as an active user of the payroll service. This happens when your payroll service subscription expires, or the renewal fails due to billing issues. You will not only face problems downloading/installing the updates but also while performing any payroll task. You must also check if the service key is correctly entered, as the software can also develop payroll update issues due to an incorrect service key or EIN. Apply the following steps to check your QBDT’s payroll subscription status and rearrange the service key-

1. Launch QuickBooks on your device and go to the Employees menu from the top panel.
2. Select My Payroll service and ensure the displayed service name is correct, and the Status is marked Active.
3. Click the Manage Service key to verify the service key you entered in QuickBooks, and tap the Edit option if any changes are needed.
4. Close the menu after entering the correct service key and try downloading the payroll updates again.

If the update fails and the error code appears again, jump to the next solution.

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Solution 2- Activate/Register your QBDT software

You can also run into payroll update problems if your QBDT isn’t activated. This mostly happens after a recent software update. Follow these steps-

1. Open QuickBooks and go to the Help menu displayed at the top.
2. Tap the Activate QuickBooks Desktop from the drop-down list and enter the info asked by the software for activation. Wait until you receive a notification that QBDT has been activated, and try updating the payroll service again.

Conclusion

We have reached the end of this blog that describes the causes of QuickBooks error PS033 occurring during payroll updates. The blog also helps you with the techniques to resolve the issue, and we hope they are convenient for you to apply on your PC.

In case any issues trouble you while using the solutions, rectify them with the assistance of a QB expert at 1.855.738.2784.

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