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bigw1231
August 20, 2024
Question

Trying to install Quickbooks 2000 on a win 11

  • August 20, 2024
  • 3 replies
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I'll try to make this short, LOL

Had Quickbooks 2000 on an old XP machine. Want to transfer it to new Win 11 machine. Lost the original CD, so bought one online. Need to access records from way back then. Other than for inventory, I dont use the program any more as the business was dissolved.

Did the install with the replacement disc, and found that even thogh I can pull up the original serial number, registration number as well as the group number, (from the old machine) I have one digit too many for the serial number.

So I went with the replacement CD sticker number. Install actually went fine. Now I have to get a registration number, and QB and or Intuit are not able to assist.

Anyone have any suggestions on how I can try to complete the task?

ANY insight would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

3 replies

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Deity Alpha
Level 1
August 20, 2024

Without a registration number, you can open your company file for a limited time, correct?

 

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bigw1231Author
August 20, 2024

Yes. you are correct!

MsNorthPND1881
MsNorthPND1881QuickBooks Team
QuickBooks Team
August 20, 2024

I want to help ensure you're able to access records in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) successfully, bigw1231. Let me share some insight into this concern.

 

QuickBooks 2000 is incompatible with Windows 11, and attempting to run it on this operating system will lead to issues. To resolve this, consider using a trial of our supported version. This will allow you to access your transaction records and restore your company file from that version.

 

To install the product, you need to provide a license and product number. Once the installation is complete, you must activate the product. If you have a discontinued version, please reach out to our support team to obtain the activation code for registration. Ensure you are the primary contact so they can help you with the activation code.

 

Here's how to contact support:

 

  1. Open QuickBooks. Go to Help, then select QuickBooks Desktop Help/Contact Us.
  2. Select Contact Us. Give a brief description of your issue, then select Continue.
  3. Sign in to your Intuit account select Continue and then Continue with my account. Select to chat with us or Have us call you.

 

To learn more about the service discontinuation policy for QBDT, you may access this link: QuickBooks Desktop 2020 service discontinuation policy.

 

Moreover, check out these articles to learn how to directly update the license number of your QuickBooks product and resolve subscription errors:

 

 

Just comment below, I will retain this post if you have other concerns about accessing records.  Thank you, and I wish you a splendid day ahead!

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bigw1231Author
August 20, 2024

I appreciate the response. I did call and spoke to an agent who was unable to assist me with the registration code. Now I do have the program up and running, I just have only 20+ more times I can open before (I think) it locks me out.

Keep in mind, the company ceased (it was a sole prop) about 2003, and since then, all I truly use the QB2000 for is inventory reporting and valuation. But I am able to access reports, sales invoices, bank deposits, so I dont know why you say it is unstable. Please let me know what I have to stress or test to see this.

Either way, again, I do appreciate the respons

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Heide DC
September 20, 2025

You can directly install QuickBooks Desktop 2000 on Windows 11 as long as you have an install disk, license number, and product number, Kashman. Please note that we no longer provide installation links and CD's for older and unsupported versions, including QuickBooks 2000 and 2001.

 

However, installing such an outdated version on a modern operating system often leads to significant compatibility and functionality issues.

 

As mentioned by my previous colleague, QuickBooks Desktop 2000 has been discontinued and is no longer supported. Unsupported versions don't receive critical security patches or updates, which can cause compatibility problems and impact your overall experience when using the software on newer Windows versions. For more detailed information, please refer to the article: QuickBooks Desktop Service Discontinuation Policy.

 

Let me know if you need assistance with installing QuickBooks Desktop. We're here to help.

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