If unable to launch QuickBooks:
- Open File Explorer (Folder icon on Task Bar).
- Navigate to C:\ProgramData\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks*year*
- Note: If ProgramData is not visible click the View tab at the top of the window then check off Hidden Items
- Right-click on the qbregistration.dat file.
- Click on Open with, then select Notepad or any other text editor.
- Search for the license key in the text file.
If QuickBooks will open:
- Open the QuickBooks application
- Click Help
- Click About QuickBooks *version and year*
- A green circle will open that displays License Number, Product Number, and User Licenses