Hey there, @Deborah602. 

Thanks for following the thread and sharing your concerns. 

To get a validation code to activate your license, you'll need to contact our Technical Support Team. Our tech support agents can review your account in a secure environment and provide an activation code. I've included some steps to contact support below. 

1. Open QuickBooks.
2. Go to Help, then select QuickBooks Desktop Help.
3. Hit Contact Us.
4. Give a brief description of your issue, then tap Let's talk, and then choose a way to connect.

Please let me know if you have additional questions or concerns. Take care and enjoy the rest of your day!