Thanks for getting back into this thread, johnwhetstone. Allow me to share additional insights about QuickBooks Desktop discontinuation notice.
As my colleague mentioned above, you can keep access to your QuickBooks Desktop company file if you've purchased your account via a one-off payment from an approved Intuit retailer.
To enable you to know what license you have on your desktop file, you can open your QBDT account and click F2 from your keyboard, and a Product Information window will appear. All details of your account will reflect from there. Also, for customers who are currently having an outright license, you can obtain access for QuickBooks 2015 or earlier versions.
Additionally, I suggest securing a backup copy of your company file to ensure you have a full copy of your accounting data.
Moreover, I'm sharing this reference to further guide you about the discontinuation policy: QuickBooks Desktop discontinuation support.
Let us know in the comments below if you have additional questions. We'll be right here, willing to help. Have a good one!
