Hello, Sharon125. 

To generate a validation code, we need to verify your QuickBooks License and product number. Since this is a public forum, we're unable to do that in the Community. I suggest reaching out to our Technical Support Team. They are able to access your account and generate the code for you. Here's how: 

1. Open QuickBooks.
2. From the Help menu, select QuickBooks Desktop Help.
3. Click the Contact Us link.
4. On the new page, select a topic (such as activate or install QuickBooks).
5. Please scroll down and click the Have us call you button.
    

To ensure we address your concern on time, our representatives are available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday. For more information, check out this article: Support hours and types. 

After activating the product, I'm sure you'll have things to do to set up your business in QuickBooks. We have an article to help you get started: Get started with QuickBooks Desktop.

I'm still here if you need further assistance, contact our representatives. If you have other QuickBooks -related concerns, feel free to add them below. Anytime I can help. Have a great day, and take care.

06 Sept 2024

I have the same problem. Need a validation key for my Qb pro 2013 on my new laptop.

Please help [email address removed] please reply?

Hi there, Godfrey 1. I'm here to assist you in obtaining your validation code.

To begin, please be aware that QuickBooks Desktop 2013 is no longer supported. To continue using the product, you may want to consider upgrading to a newer version.

Regarding your concern about the validation code, you will need to get in touch with our Customer Care Team as they have the necessary tools to review your account securely and provide the validation code for you.

To reach them, here's how:

1. On your QuickBooks account, go to the Help menu at the top.
2. Select QuickBooks Desktop Help. 
3. Choose Contact Us. 
4. Enter the issue or topic in the field box. 
5. Follow the onscreen instructions.

You can also check out this link for more information on contacting them: Contact QuickBooks Desktop support. Ensure to review their support hours to know when agents are available.

If there's anything else I can help you with concerning QuickBooks, feel free to reach back out. I'm here to help. Take care.

@Godfrey 1 

I am not sure Support will provide the activation code. You can use the trial version as a workaround.