Error Message 176103: Unable to activate the product in Point of Sale

While validating a QuickBooks Point of Sale Desktop license, the following error occurs:

Error Message 176103: Unable to activate the product.

Reason:

This error message can be caused by the following:

1. The computer's system date may be set incorrectly.
2. The wrong validation code for an upgrade copy of Point of Sale is entered.
3. The prior version CD has not been inserted when requested at the time of registration.
4. The entitlement is damaged.
5. The license number is incorrect.

Resolution:

Solution 1: Ensure that the validation code is entered correctly

The validation code should be entered without hyphens or spaces. To verify that the right validation code is used, contact Technical Support.

Solution 2: Check the computer’s system date

From the System Tray:

On the system tray, right-click the time or date and click Change date and time settings.

From the Date and Time window, click change date and time.

Update your PC's time and date.

From the Control Panel:

Go to Control Panel.

Windows 10, 8.1 and 8: Right Click the Windows icon and choose Control Panel.

Windows 7: Click the Windows Start button and choose Control Panel.

On the Control panel window, click Clock, Language, and Region.

Click Date and Time.

Update your PC's time and date.

Note: Try to validate the product again.

Solution 3: Delete the contents of the Intuit Entitlement Folder

Go to: C:\Program Data\Intuit\Entitlement Client\v8.

Select all files in the folder then press Delete.

Open Point of Sale and complete the registration process. If the error persists, try solution 2.

Try to validate the product again.

Solution 4: Perform a Clean Reinstall

Perform a clean reinstall.

Try to validate the product again.

For hosted version of QuickBooks point of sale Contact 949-371-2151