
After typing the text into Notepad, replace the bold red items accordingly: Note:The bold red text will appear as regular text in Notepad.
Type the following text into the Notepad. Enter notepad in the Open field, then click OK.
On your keyboard, press Windows+ R top open the Run command.If qbregistration.dat already exists, rename it to qbregistration.old.Location: C:\ProgramData\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks Quick tip: Display hidden files and folders if you do not see the folders listed. Browse to the QuickBooks folder where qbregistration.dat should be located.
You'll need to replace the boldface items in the new section with the appropriate values for each version of QuickBooks.
CD holder where the license number should appearĬreate the qbregistration.dat file Important: If multiple versions of QuickBooks Desktop are installed you'll need top include an additional copy of the italicized text in qbregistration.dat file. Box bottom where the UPC bar code appears. Include your company name, contact information, and the following information: If you purchased QuickBooks or Point of Sale from a local retailer, send your proof of purchase information to before you call customer service. You can look up your Intuit order number from the Order Status page. If you purchased QuickBooks or Point of Sale directly from Intuit, give the Order Number from your Intuit packing slip to the Intuit customer service representative when you call. Make sure you have the required proof of purchase If you haven't registered your product, contact us for support. ( ProAdvisors: This tool will not work for licenses included in your ProAdvisor software package, but it will work for copies of QuickBooks you ordered separately.) If you previously registered your QuickBooks software, you can get help finding your license number or key code with our License and Key Code Lookup tool. Look for the fulfillment email you received with the license and product numbers for the latest version of QuickBooks. You can locate your installation codes on the ProAdvisor Software & Licenses page (login required). If you purchased QuickBooks on a CD, look for the a brightly colored sticker on the original CD envelope. For a downloaded product purchased online or from a sales agent, look in the purchase confirmation email you received from Intuit. Locate your license and product numbers Log into My Account to view the license numbers of all your QuickBooks products, or you can try the following: Performing these steps doesn't affect your company file.You need your license and product numbers when creating the qbregistration.dat file.