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To obtain a validation code to activate your license, I'd recommend contacting our Custom Care Team. They can review your account and provide the activation code.

Here's how:

1. From the Help menu, select QuickBooks Desktop Help. 
2. Click the Contact us link.
3. On the new page, enter "Validation code."
4. Click the Call-back button. 

See this article to get more insights into activating QuickBooks Desktop for Windows.

Please keep me informed if you require assistance with file management. Keep yourself safe!