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Buy nowI have QB installed on another computer, but it is not being used anymore.
I need to activate the program on my new computer, but the process never completes
I would still be the single user ie admin
I've got the troubleshooting steps you can perform to help you install your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) on your new computer, Elaine-D. I'll get into the specifics below.
Before we begin, have you encountered any errors while activating QuickBooks Desktop on your new computer? Providing us with this information will allow us to offer a more targeted solution.
Then, if you encountered issues when entering your product and license numbers, or your activation code, or experienced an error after subscribing or syncing your data in QuickBooks Desktop, you can refer to the article based on the specific error you've encountered: Fix activation, license, and product numbers issues.
On the other hand, if you didn't receive any errors during the activation but are still unable to complete it, we can perform troubleshooting steps to ensure you get past the activation process.
Here's how:
First, download and install the QuickBooks Tool Hub. Here's how:
Next, use the tool to run the Quick fix to my program.
You can also refer to this article for more details about the troubleshooting process: Repair your QuickBooks Desktop for Windows.
Once you have QuickBooks Desktop activated on your new computer, you can check out this article to learn how you can transfer your data from your old computer: Import and export data in QuickBooks Desktop.
Please continue the discussion if you have other questions regarding the activation of QBDT on your computer. We'd be glad to provide additional help. Stay safe!
Which QB Desktop year version?
Can you login to CAMPS and find your license code there?
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