Hey there, @Deborah602.
Thanks for following the thread and sharing your concerns.
To get a validation code to activate your license, you'll need to contact our Technical Support Team. Our tech support agents can review your account in a secure environment and provide an activation code. I've included some steps to contact support below.
- Open QuickBooks.
- Go to Help, then select QuickBooks Desktop Help.
- Hit Contact Us.
- Give a brief description of your issue, then tap Let's talk, and then choose a way to connect.
Please let me know if you have additional questions or concerns. Take care and enjoy the rest of your day!
