won't except product number durning installation

I followed all your direction and yes it worked.  Thank you very much for your help.

I am installing Quickbooks on a new computer (off of Windows 7)--full version as my older version is no longer being supported.  When entering my license number in the discrete boxes, the program is not accepting the input correctly.  It is automatically tabbing to the next box and spilling over into the product number. (I had the same problem when I tried to load my old program on to my new computer and put my old license number in to upgrade the program).  I'm unclear why this is a problem, and it is preventing my installing the product.  Thank goodness I'm running my computers in tandem until all my programs are transferred over.  I installed a second time using "run as administrator" same problem with incorrect spillover.  .

I found an answer online, and will leave this post up.  I was using my number pad and numlock.  I found a post from 2018 advising to turnoff num lock.  Would be nice for Quickbooks to fix this problem.  Most of us using quickbooks depend on the number pad on our keyboards

Hello there, @Leisa_.

I'm here to ensure you're able to input your license number when installing QuickBooks on your new computer. This way, you can get back to business in no time.

I agree, using the number pad is convenient when entering numbers. The Num Lock key needs to be enabled to make this possible. Since you've mentioned that its automatically tabbing to the next box, I'd recommend turning off the Scroll Lock key. This will prevent the spilling over into the product number box.

Then, you can now proceed in installing your QuickBooks on your computer and activate it. For the detailed steps, kindly refer to these articles: 

• Install QuickBooks Desktop

• Activate QuickBooks Desktop

Moreover, when you encounter errors in entering your product and license numbers, or adding your activation code in QuickBooks Desktop, you can refer to this article for the complete sets of recommended solutions: Fix errors when activating QuickBooks, or adding license and product numbers.

Additionally, I'm also adding the complete list of what your computer needs to run the best QuickBooks Desktop experience through this article: System requirements for QuickBooks Desktop.

Please let me know if you have other concerns. I'm just around to help.

Thanks for this. I understand that using number pad requires the numlock to be turned on.  Mine was. Scroll lock was not turned on.   I turned off my numlock key and used the keyboard keys (ugh!) and that worked fine.  It is possible that using the keyboard row v. numpad, would have worked regardless of numpad toggle.

But I'm up and away.  Hopefully this thread will help others.

I have bought the QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2020 version from the retailer.  The disc will not work in my computer (I think it's my disc drive having an issue), but I tried to download the version off of the website.  It is asking me for Licence Number which I have, but it will not accept my Product Number.  I've read the other issues with the other users, but I don't have their issues.  My product number it says is incorrect.  Thank you!

WilliD.

@WilliD 

Try download the installer for QBD CA version to make sure. Once it accepted your codes, cancel the installation wizard and claim your refund.

Hi there, @WilliD.

Please follow the steps provided by @MaryLandT,  this is the basic troubleshooting step if you have an issue in entering the product number. If you still get the same result I recommend contacting our QuickBooks Online Support Team. They can check on your details to make sure that you got the correct product number and will guide you step by step to resolve this.

To contact support:

1. Go to the Help icon, then click on Contact Us.
2. Enter a brief description of your concern, then click Let's Talk.
3. Choose from options provided on how to contact support. 

You can check our support hours and types before contacting us.

Let me know if you have additional questions by leaving a comment. Have a great day ahead!

Hey Mary,

I'm attempting to install Quickbooks Desktop on my local machine in order to develop a web interface.

I've been given the Licence Number and Product Number my boss used to install his version of Quickbooks Desktop, which has an extra User License for me to use. 

When I try to install Quickbooks, the Product Number is coming back as incorrect. Keep in mind, this is a fresh install. I've never used Quickbooks on my local machine, so I can't see it being an issue with my previous user settings. 

What are your thoughts?

Nice to have you in the Community space, @sBennettWebDev.

I’m here to help you fix this issue. To ensure we’re on the same page, were you able to perform the troubleshooting steps shared by my colleague MaryLandT above? If not, I recommend performing it so.

If you have and the issue persists, I recommend login in to camps and check the product code. You can also visit use this link to check the license and or product number of your QuickBooks Desktop (QBTD) software: https://emaillicense.quickbooks.com/app/qbdt/licensenumber

Also, ensure the program runs smoothly, check if your computer meets the system requirements.

Let me also share this article that you can utilize in managing your QBDT subscriptions: Manage your QuickBooks Desktop subscriptions and services.

I’ll be around if you have other concerns in mind. Leave a reply and I’ll answer it for you. Keep safe.

Sorry for the delay on this reply. I was replying to the emails directly (just realized that doesn't work, lol).

Anyways, I checked the other suggested work arounds for this issue. Since this is a clean install and I have a new account with Quickbooks, many of those solutions don't apply to my situation.

However, I followed the link to look up the license / product number and realized it's based on the owner's email address.

@sBennettWebDev 

Check your CAMPS to find the license code and make sure which QB Desktop version you have to use. You may need other credential to access it.

https://camps.intuit.com/

I have the same issue. I had to wipe my laptop and have attempted to reinstall Dektop Pro 2020. Says product number is incorrect but I havevtriplw-checked against Intuit email. All three toll-free numbers have for QB disconnect after going through all prompts.

Bought on Amazon downloading says product number wrong. But in email its giving the product number same every time

Hello @Tanya mcgrath! I'm happy to see you in the Community. Let's take a look at the best place to find that product number. 

The product number should be on a brightly colored sticker on the CD package. Not sure what number was in the email, but let's verify it with the number found directly on the CD covering. Here's an article that has some more information: Fix errors when activating QuickBooks, or adding license and product numbers.

Please don't hesitate to reply back to this post if you need more assistance. I definitely want you in QuickBooks Desktop managing your business asap. :)

Um... Hey.  I have a product key for Quickbooks desktop pro 2012. Will it work for 2020?

My email is [email address removed] if you need it. Thx!

Thanks for following this thread, discoverypark.

The product key and license number are unique for each QuickBooks product. The 2012 product key will not work for your QuickBooks 2020.

As mentioned by @MaryLandT, you can look for the information from the purchase confirmation email. If the software was purchased from a retail store, check the brightly colored sticker on the original CD envelope.

Once you have the information, install QuickBooks on your computer. Perform the recommended steps in these articles.

• Install QuickBooks Desktop
• Activate QuickBooks Desktop

For future reference, this article contains solutions to help resolve the following: Errors when activating QuickBooks, or adding license and product numbers.

If there’s anything else I can help you with, feel free to leave a comment below. I’ll get back to assist further. Enjoy the rest of the day.

@discoverypark 

Each QBD year version needs its own unique license. 

Hi @MaryLandT , I am getting an Invalid Product Number error when trying to install QB Pro 2021. I am using the license number and product ID number I recently received when I purchased the software. This is to replace my QB Pro 2018 but in trying to do the "clean install" you described I uninstalled that, so now I have no QuickBooks software to run at all. 

I tried all the methods you described here but nothing will work. How do I resolve this or get further help?

Thanks.

Hi there, @EP1025.

I want to ensure that you'll be able to install your QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2021 successfully on your computer.

When installing QuickBooks on your PC, you'll need to make sure that you've downloaded the right version that suits the license number that you have. An incorrect version may result in the error that you received.

To fix this, I'd recommend downloading the QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2021 from our site and install it afterward. 

You should look for this version: 

Once you've downloaded it, you can proceed with installing the program. Just locate the downloaded setup file on your computer and launch the setup. Make sure to keep your license and product code handy.

Before doing so, ensure that the computer meets the system requirements. To give you more details about the installation procedure, please check out this link: Learn how to install QuickBooks Desktop.

Get back to me if you need further assistance with installing QuickBooks. I'll be right here to lend a helping hand. Take care!

Hi @BettyJaneB thank you for the reply. Your suggestion is not working for me. Let me explain a bit more fully. 

When I purchased the software, I had my QB 2018 Pro software open and I went through the Help>Upgrade links within the software to make the purchase. After payment, I downloaded the software directly. All this was from within the QuickBooks 2018 Pro. But I never received a confirmation email with any of the license information, so when I went to install the software, I used this link https://emaillicense.quickbooks.com/app/qbdt/licensenumber to have it emailed to me.

Now when I got to install the software, I am typing the License Number and Product Number EXACTLY as given to me in the email. There is no error on my part in the typing of the numbers, I have done this repeatedly and checked them carefully each time. I still get the red boxes around the Product Numbers and the words appear in red, INCORRECT PRODUCT NUMBER. 

I have tried all the solutions offered in the post above: checking my time and date, creating a new administrator account within windows, and uninstalling my old 2018 software to attempt a clean install. None of them work. I have also re-downloaded the software using the link you suggested. It appears to be the exact same identical file as what I had downloaded originally and it also gives me the same error.

This is becoming extremely frustrating. Please help, thanks.

Thanks for sharing more details about the situation, EP1025.

I can also see that you already tried all the recommended steps that are shared in this thread.  

In this case, I would recommend reaching out to our Technical Support Team. They can pull up your account and verify the license and product number. Here's how: 

1. Go to this link: Contact Us.
2. Select QuickBooks Desktop., then click Continue.
3. Make sure it has the right edition, then type in a short description of your concern.
4. Click Continue. 
5. Select Chat with us or Have us call you. 

You can also visit the CAMPS website where you can see and manage your account and license information. Here's an article for more details: View, Manage or Update Your Intuit Account in CAMPs. 

Let me know if you need anything else. We're always here to guide and assist you anytime you need help.

Thanks, I got it resolved on a chat with a rep through my QB 2018 software. For whatever reason, when I purchased the software, I never got an email confirmation with the license info etc. When I requested the information through the online link, the system was sending me the codes for the QB 2013 software I had purchased years ago, but it did not specifically state that. When the rep told me the codes I was using were for 2013 software I looked back at some of my other documentation and it started to click what was happening. Then it was just a matter of figuring out the order number etc to get the correct codes. So it is finally solved.

Thank you for the reply.

I had the same problem this morning. I ordered a hard copy of Quickbooks 2021 and I received NO License or Product Number inside the package. No where..

I followed the advice to email for my product information. Entered those numbers and got the error that the Product Number was incorrect.

I then logged into my Quickbooks account online and found entirely different product information- a DIFFERENT License and Product Number than I had just been emailed.

Thankfully, these numbers worked, but Quickbooks is sooo jacked up. It's beyond frustrating.