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QuickBooks Pro 2008
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Registering QuickBooks
Overview

You can easily register your copy of QuickBooks online. You can also register by phone.

Note: In keeping with Intuit's discontinuation plan for older products, assisted support, for QuickBooks 2005, Enterprise Solutions 5.0, and Point of Sale 4.0 ended May 31, 2008. Copies of these discontinued products can no longer be registered. We recommend that you upgrade your version of QuickBooks.

Detailed Instructions

Registering a copy of QuickBooks that has never been registered

  • To register online:
    1. Follow the instructions for your version of QuickBooks.
      • QuickBooks 2007 and 2008: Select the Help menu, and then select Register QuickBooks >Begin Registration.
      • QuickBooks 2006 and Simple Start: Select the Help menu, and then select Register QuickBooks > Online.
    2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • To register by phone:
    1. Follow the instructions for your version of QuickBooks.
      • QuickBooks 2006 and later: Select the Help menu, and then select Register QuickBooks and write down the License and Product numbers shown.
      • QuickBooks Simple Start: Select the Help menu, and then select Register QuickBooks and write down the serial number shown there.
    2. Call the following phone number:
      • From within the U.S.
        • QuickBooks 2007 and 2008: Call 800-316-1068.
        • QuickBooks 2006 and Simple Start: Call 800-579-6669.
      • From outside the U.S., call +1 520-901-3220.

Registering a copy of QuickBooks that was registered previously

  • QuickBooks 2006 and later:
    1. Select the Help menu, and then select Register QuickBooks.
    2. Write down the License and Product numbers shown there.
    3. Within the U.S., call 800-316-1068. Outside the U.S., call +1 520-901-3220.
  • QuickBooks Simple Start:
    1. Select the Help menu, and then select Register QuickBooks.
    2. Select Phone.
    3. In the Registration number field, enter the registration number.
    4. Click OK.
      Note: If a message appears that the number you entered is invalid or if you do not know the registration number:
      • Within the U.S., call 800-579-6669 for assistance.
      • Outside the U.S., call +1 520-901-3220.
KB ID# 119325
7/24/2008 9:05:38 AM
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