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Why My QuickBooks Desktop Has Expired and How do I Fix It?

Has your copy of QuickBooks Desktop expired, and do you want to fix this issue? If yes, then you are at the right place. This article shall assist you in resolving the 'QuickBooks desktop has reached expiration date' or ‘QuickBooks desktop has expired’ problem.


QuickBooks desktop has expired

As a QuickBooks user, if you have installed QuickBooks Desktop properly, you are not required to validate your QuickBooks license time and again. So, if you encounter an error related to this, it may be because QuickBooks cannot connect to QBW32.exe. This is a commonly encountered error in QuickBooks software and might be a great source of irritation for a user.


What sets of 'QuickBooks Desktop Has Expired' Error

There can be several reasons that may set of this error. These include:

  • QuickBooks is not registered properly.

  • Thirty days trial version of QuickBooks is over.

  • Important files related to QuickBooks are getting corrupted.

  • Invalid QuickBooks desktop license.

  • Unsuccessful/Incomplete QuickBooks desktop installation.


Walkways to troubleshoot the 'QuickBooks has Expired' Error

You can follow the methods enlisted below to troubleshoot the QuickBooks has expired error successfully. Make sure that you follow each step carefully.

Solution 1: Update your billing information

You are required to update your billing information after making any changes to your account (s). To update your billing-related information, follow the guidelines mentioned below:

  • Sign in to the 'CAMPS' Portal as an administrator.

  • Choose the version of your QB Desktop software that you use.

  • In the 'Billing Information,' navigate to the 'Edit' option.

  • Enter all the information related to payments and subsequently click on 'Save.'

  • Click on 'Close.'

  • Now, open QB and head to the 'Help' menu.

  • Select the 'Manage My License' option.

  • Then click on 'Sync License Data Online.'

  • Once done, check if you receive the error message again. If not, jump to the next solution.


Solution 2: Update QuickBooks to the latest version

You may face this error if the QuickBooks desktop is not updated to its latest version. So ensure that you update QuickBooks to the latest version. You can update the QuickBooks application by following the directions given below:

  • Navigate to the 'Help' menu and click on 'Update QuickBooks.'

  • Select the updates to download and click on the 'Get Updates' option.

  • Choose 'Update' and wait for the process to finish.


Once the update process is completed, restart your system and reopen QB Software to check if the error code has been resolved. If the problem still stands its ground, then proceed ahead to the next alternative solution.


Solution 3: Use the QuickBooks Desktop Tool Hub

Using QuickBooks Tool Hub program can help solve a plethora of errors in QB desktop, the 'QuickBooks desktop has expired' error being no exception. To use the QuickBooks Desktop Tool Hub, follow the steps below:

  • Download and Install QB Desktop Tool Hub

  • Launch the tool hub and then select the tab titled 'Installation Issues.'

  • You need to repair any Windows file that you require to run QuickBooks.

  • Wait for the repair process to culminate and check if the error got resolved.


Solution 4: Restore your product and license file

To restore your product and license key, follow the instructions below:

  • Terminate QB Desktop if running.

  • Navigate to the 'File Explorer.' And head to C drive.

  • Then, follow the path below:

    • C:\ProgramData\Intuit\Entitlement Client\v8

    • You may enter the path in Run or manually navigate to the folder/file.

  • Locate the file titled ‘EntitlementDataStore.ecml’.


Rename the name of the EntitlementDataStore.ecml file or folder Screenshot

  • Select the file and press the 'Del' key to delete the file.

  • Now, reopen QB Desktop again and access your company file.

  • Lastly you need to Re-register QuickBooks by inserting your product key and other relevant details.


We hope that the solutions contained in this article helped you fix the 'QuickBooks Desktop has expired' error. It is a frequently encountered error in QB, and the solutions enumerated in this article must have helped you get rid of this error. If any problem troubles you, reach out to our QuickBooks error support team at 1-800-615-2347.

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