Things To Do If QuickBooks is Unable to Update the Component

Updating QuickBooks or its payroll tax tables is seamless. However, through recent reports, we were informed that QuickBooks is unable to update the component. When this issue arises, you encounter an error message saying:

To repair this, you can try to restart the computer and attempt to update the software. To determine which files are causing the issue and preventing the component's update, open and examine the qbwin.log. Here, in this blog, we have mentioned some reasons causing it, along with general troubleshooting methods. Let’s see what we have poured out in the blog.

This is not a common issue, and if you keep getting the message even after attempting general troubleshooting, you are required to consult a professional. Give a call to 1-855-888-3080 and talk to a QB Expert. 

Potential Causes Why QB Fails to Update The Component

See the causes why QuickBooks could not update the component. For this, we have mentioned some of them to help you.

• An incomplete installation of the software can be the reason behind it. 

• You lack administrative rights to download updates. 

• It happened because the files are in use.

• Due to the outdated .NET Framework, C++ Redistributables, and MSXML components. 

• It happens when the security application treats QB as a threat.

• Registry keys related to QB are incorrect.

Resolutions to Attempt If QuickBooks is Unable to Update The Component

This is an issue that occurs rarely. Thus, to do it your own, you can perform the general troubleshooting methods given below:

Solution 1: Update QB after restarting the program

To repair this issue in the first place, you can attempt to get its update after closing all the running applications and restarting the program. Sometimes, it might be just a technical glitch in QB, not any issue or error that can be resolved after restarting the application. 

To update the QB Desktop, follow:

• Head to the File menu.

• Choose Close Company/Logoff.

• Go back to the File menu.

• Tap Exit.

• After this, you need to right-click on the QB Desktop icon.

• Choose Run as Administrator.

• In the No Company Open window, head to the Help menu.

• Tap on the Update QuickBooks Desktop option.

• Hover over the Options tab.

• Click on the Mark All and Save.

• Look at the Update Now tab.

• Tick the Reset Update checkbox.

• Select Get Updates.

• When you see the prompt that indicates that the updates are completed, you need to close the program and restart it.

• If you get any update message on the screen, tap Yes. 

  
  

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Solution 2. Get the latest payroll tax table

• Open QB and check for the latest updates.

• Pick the latest update that you want to install.

• Tap on the Get Updates option.

• Restart QB.

• Look for the payroll tax table updates.

• Pick the accurate update method and get it.

• Verify the updates and try to run it to see if the error is resolved. 

Wrapping It Up

We have uncovered the reasons why QuickBooks is unable to update the component issue. Moreover, you will also explore the prevalent solutions to overcome this. If you still have issues regarding this, contact our phone support at 1-855-888-3080.