Hello, JUDOS1185. 

Getting a validation code requires contacting our Technical Support Team to get this information. They have the specific tools to generate validation codes so you can activate QuickBooks Desktop. 

Here are the steps to contact support:

1. Click Help at the top menu and select QuickBooks Desktop Help.
2. In the Have a Question? window, enter a topic.
3. Click Contact us. 

Please take note our operating hours for chat support depends on the version of QuickBooks that you're using. See this article for more details: Contact QuickBooks products and services Support.  

You can also refer to this support article for details: Register or activate QuickBooks Desktop.

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