How to Resolve QuickBooks printer not activated Error Code 20?

 Quickbooks usually encounter error code 20. It is the Quickbooks printer not activated  error. Printer not activated Error Code -20 appears when you try to upgrade Quickbooks to the newer version.

Causes: 

  • Deletion of HKey_current-config\software. 

  • Multiple quickbooks installed in the system. 

  • Quickbooks is not compatible with the PDF driver. 



How to resolve Printer not activated Error Code -20?


Solution 1: Reinstalling Quickbooks. 

  • First, close the Quickbooks and all other running programs. 

  • Then, reach the control panel and select the option of programs and features.

  • Now proceed to uninstall the Quickbooks.

  • You need to download the version of Quickbooks compatible with your system.

Solution 2: Updating the registry key. 

  • You have to open the registry and press Windows+R to open the dialog box.

  • You need to type regedit herein. 

  • Right click on the regedit and choose the run as administrator. 

  • You have to search for HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG and select the permissions by making a right click on the software folder. 

  • Proceed to verify that the user is having full access to the table. 

Solution 3: Granting permission using powershell script. 

  • After clicking on the start button, type cmd and choose the option to run as admin. 

  • In the command prompt, type powershell and press enter. 

  • Copy and paste the code- 

“PowerShell.exe -NoProfile -NoLogo -NonInteractive -Command “$key = [Microsoft.Win32.Registry]::CurrentConfig.OpenSubKey(‘Software’,[Microsoft.Win32.RegistryKeyPermissionCheck]::ReadWriteSubTree,[System.Security.AccessControl.RegistryRights]::ChangePermissions); $acl =$key.GetAccessControl(); $rule = New-Object System.Security.AccessControl.RegistryAccessRule (‘Users’,’FullControl’,’ObjectInherit,ContainerInherit’,’None’,’Allow’); $acl.SetAccessRule($rule); $key.SetAccessControl($acl);” 

 In the command prompt. 

It will stop the error reappearance.

Hopefully. QuickBooks printer not activated error code 20 is now fixed!! For more help to resolve QuickBooks printer not activated error code 20. Call QBSsolved at 1-888-910-1619


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