Reset QuickBooks Registration: A Complete Guide To Activate it

 

When you activate QuickBooks Desktop, you need to register within 30 days of buying or downloading it on your system. Whether you are doing the registration online or by phone, you need to enter a code, i.e., a registration number. This registration number is meant to be entered into a file named “qbregistration.dat.” This registration number is important as it activates the software, which allows the continued use of the QuickBooks software. In this blog, we will guide you on how to reset QuickBooks registration successfully and how to tackle any error that arises.

 

If you need any help while you reset your QuickBooks registration, feel free to dial +1(855)-738-0359 , and we will guide you thoroughly.  

Causes Of Error In Reset QuickBooks Desktop Registration:

While you try to reset QuickBooks desktop registration, you might get some errors. You need to understand the cause so that you know why the error is arising. This error is caused by the DAT file. If it is damaged, corrupted, or won’t appear, you will get the error. 

The solution to Resolve the “qbregistration.dat.” file issues

The damaged, corrupt, or missing DAT file can be resolved by rewriting the codes. You can write or rewrite the file codes from scratch using any plain text editing application.

Steps 1: To Perform To Re-create QuickBooks Corrupted DAT File 

To rewrite the deleted, damaged, or corrupt “qbregistration.dat.” files, follow the steps we are mentioning here:

Step 1: First, Locate the DAT file on your PC. If the operating system on your PC is Windows Vista, 7, or 8, then you can locate the files following this path: "C:\ProgramData\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks" folder.

Step 2: Right-click on the DAT file and rename it as "qbregistration.old."

Step 3: Paste this code into a notepad or Wordpad: xx. x"> version">

YES 000-000 0000-0000-0000-000 000073adbf3f

Step 4: Replace the "xx. x" with the following codes depending on your QuickBooks version:

1. QuickBooks 2014 - "24.0"

2. QuickBooks pro- "pro"

3. QuickBooks Simple Start - "atom"

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Step 5: Using the QB installation product number, replace the "000-000" in the second line of code.

Step 6: In the third line of the code, the code"0000-0000-0000-000" is to be replaced by the QB license number.

Step 7: Save the DAT files and click on All files in the save as type option. This ensures no extra code is added, and the file format doesn’t change to Doc or another file format and remains the DAT file. Save the DAT file in the same folder as before. This

Activate QuickBooks Subscription With Your Intuit Account

Let’s now understand the complete procedure to perform the process of resetting QuickBooks desktop registration. In case you don’t have an existing Intuit Account, fill in the necessary information in the Create Your User ID option to complete the process of activation. The user can activate the QuickBooks with an existing Intuit Account, or alternatively, you can create a new one.

1. On an existing Intuit Account, enter your User ID and password. This will start the activation process for the QuickBooks. In case you have an issue remembering the user id and password, here’s how you can get to retrieve it: 

   Visit the QuickBooks official site.

2. Click on the option I forgot my user ID or password link. Next, enter your registered mail, phone number, or your user ID.

3. Once done with the previous process, you will receive a code; you need to enter this code.

4. You can reset your password once the User ID appears, and after this, sign in to your QuickBooks using these credentials.

Conclusion:

If you are still not able to reset your QuickBooks desktop registration or are stuck while following the above steps, we can help you with it. Dial +1(855)-738-0359, and our experts will guide you to Reset QuickBooks Registration efficiently.

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