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enidscomputerrep
Level 1
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‎March 21, 2020 12:48 PM
last updated ‎March 21, 2020 12:48 PM

I need help activating my quickbooks.

 
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MJoy_D
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‎March 21, 2020 03:28 PM

I need help activating my quickbooks.

You can easily activate your QuickBooks Desktop account after installing it, @enidscomputerrep.

 

Follow the steps in activating your QuickBooks below:

  1. Open your QBDT and go to the Help menu at the top and select Activate QuickBooks Desktop.
  2. Follow the prompts to complete the activation.

In case you’ve encountered any errors when activating QuickBooks, check this article: Fix errors when activating QuickBooks, or adding license and product numbers.

 

Here's a guide on how to get started with QuickBooks Desktop. 

 

Stay in touch if you have other questions about installing QuickBooks. I’m always here to help.

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Robin E
Level 1
‎September 13, 2024 09:16 AM

I need help activating my quickbooks.

I have QBDT 2022 installed on my computer and had Intuit walk me through the download and installation, but when I try to activate the 2024 version, there is no "activate" option in the help menu of the 22 version. I tried opening my backed up copy of the company, but it will not open because it was saved in a 2024 version. (QBDT was installed on my laptop, but it died and now I need it on my computer, but also need to keep the 22 version if the other company backup from the 22 version won't open in the 24 version.) 

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On Beta
Level 6
‎September 13, 2024 11:14 AM

I need help activating my quickbooks.

@Robin E 

Can you login to CAMPS and find your license code there?

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Anonymous
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‎September 13, 2024 11:22 AM

I need help activating my quickbooks.

There's no need to worry about the company file saved in a newer version in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT), @Robin E. Let me discuss this in detail.

 

After installing QBDT 2024, you can restore your backed-up file from a portable drive. During the restoration process, you'll be prompted to update your company file to the 2024 version. Please note that once the company file is restored and updated, it cannot be opened in earlier versions.

 

For more information, you can browse this article: Find QuickBooks company data files and backups.

 

Additionally, QuickBooks Desktop offers various ready-made financial reports that give different insights into your business performance. You can also customize these reports to fit your specific business needs.

 

I'm all ears if you need further assistance with managing your company file in QBDT. Don't hesitate to reach out. Stay safe.

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