When transitioning from Windows XP or Vista to Windows 7, QuickBooks users may encounter QuickBooks error 20 - Printer not activated. This error can also occur when attempting to print documents in QuickBooks. The new operating system restricts the usage of the Windows registry key "HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG/Software." In this article, we will discuss the various causes and methods to fix the QuickBooks Printer not activated error 20. Thus, keep read on!
Causes of QuickBooks Error 20 - Printer not activated
- Incorrectly configured QuickBooks PDF converter.
- Incompatibility between QuickBooks and the current operating system.
- Outdated Windows operating system.
- Outdated QuickBooks program.
- Damaged QuickBooks-related keys in the Windows registry.
- Incomplete installation of QuickBooks Desktop.
How to Fix QuickBooks Printer Not Activated Error 20?
To resolve QuickBooks Error 20, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:
Fix 1: Disable UAC (User Account Control)
- Press 'Windows + R' keys to open the Run window.
- Type "Control Panel" in the Start menu.
- Go to "User Accounts."
- Click on "Change User Access Control."
- Select 'Never notif'
- Click 'OK.'
- Restart the computer and try printing in QuickBooks. If the error persists, proceed to the next fix.
Fix 2: Delete qbprint.qbp and wpr.ini files
- Open the Windows File Manager.
- Navigate to "C:/ProgramData/Intuit/QuickBooks."
- Right-click on "qbp" and "wpr.ini" files individually and select "Delete."
- Run QuickBooks and attempt to print a document.