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Suz77
April 24, 2025
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Activation code for QB Desktop Pro 2017

  • April 24, 2025
  • 2 replies
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I have been using Quickbboks Desktop Pro 2017 and have recently bought a new laptop. When installing Quickbboks on my new laptop from my original CD it comes up with a warning bar that says ' You have reached the maximum number of unregistered users, you must register now'.  When I click on the "register now" button, it takes me to the "activate quickbooks now" page, but when i click "activate now" it says "navigation to the webpage was cancelled".  If I go to "Help", "renew my licencce by phone", it requires an activation code.  How do I go about getting that activation code.

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Chrea
Level 1
April 24, 2025

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

https://camps,intuit.com

 

Another option, purchase another 2017 license to replace it.

JoesemM
JoesemMQuickBooks Team
QuickBooks Team
April 24, 2025

You can log in to CAMPs to get the validation code for your QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2017, Suz77. I’m here to guide you through the process to ensure you can continue working with QBDT seamlessly.

 

Before proceeding, please note that the current version of your product is no longer supported, which is why a validation code is required for running the program. By logging into CAMPs, you can obtain the necessary code

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Go to CAMPs and log in to your account using the credentials connected to your product.
  2. Choose your QBDT version under the Product and Services.
  3. Select Details, and look for the Validation Code.

 

For more tips on addressing errors when entering your license number and activation code, check out this article: Fix activation, license, and product numbers issues.

 

Otherwise, you can consider contacting our Technical Support Team since our phone support has the necessary tools to generate validation codes and activate your QuickBooks. You can reach them by visiting this page and providing a brief description of your issue. Then, follow the onscreen instructions: Contact QuickBooks Desktop Support.

 

Additionally, here's an article that can guide you should you consider upgrading your version of QuickBooks Desktop: Upgrade QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Premier, or Enterprise.

 

Please don't hesitate to notify us in the comments if you need further assistance in accessing your files and managing your QBDT account. Keep safe. 

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QodeshBooks
April 27, 2026

I have the same problem, I have the License number and Product Number, but when I want to activate, I receive " Navigation to the webpage was canceled" with a "Refresh" button. When I press the "Refresh" button, the next comes up: "Can’t reach this page" - 

Nothing else.

What am I to do please?

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Irene RQuickBooks Team
QuickBooks Team
April 27, 2026

Have you tried what my colleague suggests about logging in to your CAMPS account to retrieve a validation code for your QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2017? Since that version is now considered a legacy product and is no longer officially supported, the original activation servers are often inactive, which may be why your browser is unable to connect.

 

If that doesn't work, it is best to contact our live support team, as they have the specialized tools necessary to manually generate a validation code for older versions of QuickBooks Desktop.

 

This thread remains open for any additional questions about QBDT activation.

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