How to Discontinue Registration in QuickBooks

You can discontinue registration in QuickBooks when you delete certain files.

QuickBooks users who encounter issues during the registration process may have to discontinue the entire procedure. However, this requires you to delete your registration file by hand. If you desire to completely solve the issue, you need to get rid of the entire file and proceed to install a new one on your laptop or desktop. However, it is vital that you fully register your software for legal reasons.

Instructions

1. Right-click your "Start" function, and click "Explore."

2. Select "Folder and Search Options."

3. Click "View."

4. Click "Show hidden files and folders," and unmark the box adjacent to the "Hide protected system operating files" option.

5. Click "Yes," and hit "Enter."

6. Exit any open programs, and go to the Start menu.

7. Click "Search," and type the phrase "qbregistration.dat" onto your dialog window. Hit "Enter."

8. Right-click "qbregistration.dat," and choose to "Delete" the file to discontinue the QuickBooks registration process.

References

• QuickBooks Support: Error---00000 39056 or 00000 38772 QuickBooks Has Encountered a Problem