Best Way To Fix QuickBooks Error PS036
                     QuickBooks Error PS036: 
An Effective & Detailed 
Technical Analysis
• QuickBooks Error PS036 belongs to the PSXXX error series in the QB Desktop that 
arises while downloading the newest payroll service updates. This error occurs due to 
the inability of the Intuit update server to validate your subscription to the QB payroll 
service.
• In several cases, it has been found that invalid firewall settings on the user’s system 
can also interrupt the downloading of payroll updates.
• Read the full technical analysis & solutions for this intricate error in this comprehensive 
blog.
If you want suitable guidance to rectify QuickBooks Error PS036, you can just dial 
1-855-856-0042 to contact our QB Experts Team.

Error Code PS036 in QuickBooks Desktop: Most 
Common Triggers
The QuickBooks Error PS036 generally strikes due to the factors described as follows:
An invalid service key number & inaccurate firewall program settings are very likely to 
provoke QB Error PS036.
If the current Windows version does not support the QB application or if there are some 
program glitches within the QB Desktop, then this error can arise.
Most Suitable Solutions to Eliminate QB Desktop 
PS036 Error Message
The QuickBooks Error PS036 Error Message can be easily tackled by implementing the 
solutions stated below:
Solution 1: Ensure that the payroll service subscription is active & the 
service key number is accurate to resolve this problem
• As soon as you launch the QB application, you shall hop to the ‘Employees’ menu to 
swiftly strike the ‘My Payroll Service’ tab, following which you shall correctly click on the 
‘Manage Service Key’ option on the screen.
• Now, make sure that the ‘Service Name’ is correctly displayed, and you must also 
ensure that the ‘Status’ is also shown as ‘Active’; furthermore, you should also tap the 
‘Edit’ button in order to view the service key number.
• At this point, you can type the valid service key number if the existing service key 
number is invalid, and then you must hit the ‘Next’ button, following which you can 
simply unmark the ‘Open Payroll Setup’ checkbox.
• Finally, you will be able to get the newest payroll service updates just by tapping the 
‘Finish’ button on your QB application window.
Solution 2: Make sure that QB Desktop is fully activated & then easily 
get it updated to the newest edition to resolve this issue
• First of all, you need to verify the ‘Activation’ status of the QB Desktop, and for that, you 
shall tap the ‘F2’ key immediately after launching the QB application in order to obtain 
the ‘Product Information’ window.
• Now, check whether the word ‘Activated’ is shown just alongside the ‘License Number’ 
on this ‘Product Information’ window and if you find that this word is not shown, then you 
must hit the ‘Activate QuickBooks Desktop’ button under the ‘Help’ menu to successfully 
activate the QB application.
• Once the QB Desktop has been accurately ‘Activated’, you can just strike the ‘Update 
QuickBooks Desktop’ option inside the ‘Help’ menu, and then you can begin the update 
process simply by tapping the ‘Update Now’ & the ‘Get Updates’ buttons swiftly.
• After the complete download of the QB Desktop updates, you shall also install those QB 
updates and then restart the system so that you can finally obtain the newest payroll 
service updates easily.
QuickBooks Error PS036, along with some other errors of the PSXXX error series, can be 
fully rectified through the step-wise implementation of these solutions. For further guidance, 
dial 1-855-856-0042 to contact our QB Professionals Team.