QuickBooks Won’t Accept Product Number during Installation

Do you know that it is not possible to use QuickBooks if the product or license number is not accepted? Learn ways to fix QuickBooks Won’t Accept Product Number during Installation issue.

In a true sense, the product number or the license key is the tool to use the accounting software called QuickBooks. And when this product or license number does not match, it becomes not only embarrassing but annoying too.

What is the Primary Reason for QuickBooks not Accepting the Product or License Key?

One of the most common reasons for QuickBooks rejecting the license or product key is the addition of wrong numbers. It may happen that you have entered the wrong number. Hence, it is very important that you add the right number and check it. In order to make sure that you have added the right number, first find the email that was delivered to you when you first sent the telephonic order.

What are the other Aspects to look at to make sure you Added the Right Product Key for QuickBooks?

Here are some other important aspects to look at to make sure you added the right product key for QuickBooks:

• Make use of the numbers seen on the keyboard top rather than the numbers found on a number pad or additional device.
• Make sure the time and date settings are not wrong in the Windows.
• Make sure the computer has met the bare minimum requirements to install the QuickBooks accounting software.
• In case you are using Windows, it is needed that you must have the Admin level user authority. In case you lack that authority, you must log in with other users and then get the admin level permission.

Ways to Fix QuickBooks Won’t Accept Product Number during Installation

But do not worry. We have the solution for you. We have come up with different troubleshooting methods to help you resolve the issue. Here they go:

Method 1: Upgrade QuickBooks Desktop

Step 1: First, you need to close all the applications and programs including QuickBooks.

Step 2: Navigate to the QuickBooks icon.

Step 3: Then press right-click on the icon Run as Administrator.

Step 4: Select the help menu on the No Company Open window.

Step 5: Select the Option and then hit Mark All.

Step 6: Now, hit the Save button.

Step 7: Navigate to the Update now option and then hit on the Reset Update checkbox.

Step 8: Finally, select the Get Updates option.

Step 9: Now close QuickBooks Desktop, now open it again, and then install all the updates.

Method 2: Review the Time and Date on the Computer

Step 1: On your desktop, navigate to the bottom right side of the screen.

Step 2: Now the date and time will be displayed.

Step 3: Press right-click and then choose the option to edit Time/Date.

Step 4: Review the Date and Time settings as per your time zone and correct them if required.

Step 5: Navigate to the Time and Date and then set it as per your present time zone.

Step 6: Now press on Apply button and then select the OK button.

Step 7: Now open the QuickBooks Desktop and then press on the Help menu option.

Step 8: Now Activate QuickBooks and then begin the activation process.

Step 9: Give the License or Product number.

Step 10: Now press on Next and then it is complete.

Method 3: Make a new User for Windows

Step 1: You need to add a new Windows user with the particular admin rights.

Step 2: When the user is ready, then sign out of the Windows and then sign in with the new user account.

Step 3: Now install QuickBooks Desktop and then activate it.

Method 4: Installing QuickBooks Desktop Cleanly

Step 1: First open the Control Panel.

Step 2: Now select the Programs and Features.

Step 3: Now from the particular list of Programs, look for QuickBooks Desktop and select it.

Step 4: Press right-click on it and then choose the option Change/Uninstall.

Step 5: Stick to the steps displayed in the uninstall wizard window.

Step 6: Now open the QuickBooks Software and then press right-click on the icon.

Step 7: Then from the particular options, choose Run as Administrator.

Step 8: Now activate it with the product or license key.

Method 5: Run the Particular QuickBooks Install Diagnostic tool

Step 1: At first, download the QuickBooks Tool hub.

Step 2: Now begin the installation process.

Step 3: Now open the particular tool and choose the installation problems option.

Step 4: Now the particular QuickBooks Install Diagnostic tool will diagnose the issue and will take some time.

Step 5: Now, after it is done, start your computer again and the QuickBooks software too.

Step 6: Now activate the software by adding the product or license number.

We hope that by now you know how to fix problems like QuickBooks will not accept product numbers during installation. We have shared the troubleshooting methods in detail.

However, some users prefer to perform these steps under the guidance of a professional who has expertise in QuickBooks accounting software.

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