Different Troubleshooting tactics for QuickBooks Registration Error

by Sprink Davis Accounting and Bookkeeping

The registration process of QuickBooks desktop, though an easy process, can be interrupted by the QB Registration Error. This error can be caused by incorrect license product keys, or some system led misconfiguration including a Firewall led obstruction including a myriad of other factors. This error most of the times appears as “We’re sorry, but your activation was interrupted” or “The validation code is incorrect” or “This service is temporarily unavailable”.

Within this article, we are going to disclose the different causes of this registration errors, and shall in the subsequent section unravel the different troubleshooting Effective solutions to Fix QuickBooks Registration Error. Keep reading on!

What causes QuickBooks Registration Error?

There are other causes as well, listed below that could lead to this error while Registering QuickBooks Desktop. These are:

Erroneous settings within the Windows firewall might be causing the error.
The product and license numbers might be wrongly entered by the user.
Using an outdated version of the QuickBooks software.
Incorrect date and time on the PC.

Effective Solutions to Fix QuickBooks Registration Error

Try the following troubleshooting tactics to fix QuickBooks Registration Error.

Tactic 1: Disable Antivirus temporarily while you register QuickBooks

To start off, hover the mouse pointer over the bottom right corner of the taskbar and then right-click the Antivirus icon.
After that, you need to choose the option for Turning off the Antivirus program temporarily till the next restart.

Now, make an attempt to register the QuickBooks software.
If the error still shows up, it is still recommended to keep the Antivirus disabled while you perform the subsequent troubleshooting methods.

Tactic 2: Altering the settings of the Windows Firewall

You need to consider the option of configuring the Firewall settings to rectify the registration error. Follow the brief walkthrough below:

The first step requires you to access the Windows Firewall. For that, you need to hit on the Windows Start menu and then type "Firewall."
Now, double-click on the Windows Firewall icon within the Start menu.
Having opened the Firewall Window, you need to head to the Advanced Settings tab.
Thereafter, you are supposed to choose New Rule after right-clicking the Inbound Rules.

Additionally, choose the Port option and then hit on Next.
Make sure to place a checkmark beside the TCP option.
Also, choose Allow Connections.
Then, hit on Next.

Now, you need to input a new name for the rule. Once done with that, conclude the process by hitting on Finish.
Now, try registering the QuickBooks software once again to check if the error got uprooted.

Tactic 3: Assign Administrative Rights to the User Account

You can do that by following the lead below:

The first step requires you to hit on the Windows Start menu and then move on to the Control Panel from there.
Within the Control Panel, you are supposed to navigate to the Accounts tab.
In the Accounts tab, head for the Family and Other Users option.

Then, choose the user to whom you wish to grant administrative rights.
The next step requires you to choose the Administrator option from the Account Type column by tapping on the Change Account Type.

Opt for the Change Account Type option.
Then sign in to Windows once more.
Herein, you need to Modify the Account Type.
Having transferred the administrative rights to the user, restart the QuickBooks accounting program.
Now, try registering once again.

Tactic 4: Use the QuickBooks File Doctor

Use the below-mentioned procedure to run the tool and fix the registration error:

Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub program.
After downloading the Tool Hub, double-click on the downloaded file to install the tool on your computer.
Launch the tool hub thereafter.

Herein, you are supposed to move to the Company File issues.
Followed by heading to the Run QuickBooks File Doctor Tool option.

Now check for any network related issues and let the tool resolve any identified issues within the QuickBooks.
Finally, restart the QuickBooks software.

Tactic 5: Register MSXML Files

To start off, you need to hit on the Window + R keys in order to show up the Run box.
In the subsequent step, type in "cmd" in the Run window.
Then, hit on the Enter key.
The previous action will reveal the command prompt window on your screen.
Having opened the Command prompt, you are supposed to type in "cd\ windows\ syswow64", followed by hitting on the Enter key.
Also, type in "regsvr32 MSXML4.dll".
And then, hit the Enter key.

Thereafter, type "regsvr32 MSXML6.dll" and again hit the Enter key.
Finally, try registering QuickBooks Desktop software once again and examine whether the error shows up this time as well.
If it does, then use the composite features of QuickBooks Tool Hub, elaborated in the next section.

Tactic 6: Correct system time and date

· If the system date and time are incorrectly set, hit right-click on the date/time and hit on Adjust date/time.

After that, choose the right time zone and also change the time and date.
Having set them correctly, restart QuickBooks and register the product.

Tactic 7: Removing the Entitlement file

Follow the instructions below:

You need to launch File Explorer.
Once the Explorer window shows up, navigate to the following path:

C:/ProgramData/Intuit/EntitlementClient/v8.

If the v8 folder is not available, then you should head to the following path:

C:/ProgramData/Intuit/EntitlementClient/v6

Once you have successfully navigated to the above-mentioned path, search for EntitlementDataStore.ECML file in the v8/v6 folder.

Hit a right-click on the File and then pick the Delete option.
Try registering for the program this time around.

Summing Up!

The article entailed all the viable measures to get the QuickBooks registration error rectified from your system. If the error stands its ground even after implementing all the solutions earmarked within the purview of this article, then we suggest you reach out to our QuickBooks error support Team for timely assistance. Our team can be reached via the helpline at 1-800-615-2347, and is accessible 24/7.

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