How to Deal With QuickBooks Unable to Update Payroll Error 557

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When it comes to maintaining a business, we all know that this is not an easy task, but the powerful software QuickBooks has made it much easy for its users. Unable to Update Payroll Error 557 is a normal error that usually occurs while performing payroll updates. With this error, you receive a message- "QuickBooks has encountered a problem and requires to be closed. We are sorry for the trouble or inconvenience." It can occur with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10. But you don't need to be panic as we will explain to you how to eliminate QuickBooks Payroll Update Error 557 in this post.

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Although if you've already followed some methods and struggling with this Error 557 in QuickBooks for a while, you can talk to our specialist team by just dialing our toll-free number +1(800) 314-0226.

 

Step 1: Create a backup file of your QB-related written records

  • Turn on your computer system click on the start menu.
  • In the search box, type cmd, then you will see the command prompt.
  • Now, hold the Ctrl+shift key and press enter.
  • If asked, click on yes and provide admin username and password as well.
  • After that command window will appear where to type "Regedit" and hit the enter key.
  • Find the error related to QuickBooks Desktop Error 557.
  • Click on Export from the file menu.
  • Save it in your system where it will remain safe.
  • Choose the right branch, then click on export.
  • At last, click on the Save button.
  • The file with the .reg file extension will be saved.
  • Now, you have the backup file of your QB-related written records.

 

Step 2: Run a Complete Virus or Malware Scan in Your Computer
Running a virus threat or malware scan on your computer system will help resolve QuickBooks Error 557. It is necessary to analyze or scan your computer for malware or virus because different malware may lead to serious OS issues. Apart from this, clean your system junk such as temporary deleted files and cache data. Also, you can undo the recent change in your Windows OS to rectify this QuickBooks error.

 

Hopefully, your issue will be solved after undergoing these steps. If QuickBooks Showing Error Message 557 till now, feel free to speak to our technical experts at the toll-free number +1(800) 314-0226, and they can easily fix your Unable to Update Payroll Error 557.