Where is the QODBC Activation Key?

Legacy KB ID: 4945

Question

I am installing QODBC driver from the Reckon Accounts Business 2013 installation DVD.  During the Installation I am asked for an Activation Key.  What key do I use?

 

Answer

You do not need an activation key. 

However, there is an issue with the version on the DVD and after one month is will cease to work.  You should cancel this installation and follow this solution.

 

Solution

1.    Exit the installation.

2.    Download the updated driver from:  https://www.qodbc.com/download/qodbc.exe

Save the download file to a convenient place on your PC, like the Downloads Folder.

3.    Install the new driver.

a.    In the Downloads Folder double click on the downloaded QODBC.exe file

b.    Follow the installation Wizard;

c.    Ignore the screen asking for an Activation Key by clicking Next.

 

Additional Information

When you start using QODBC you will be given a one-month trial of the full license that allows data to flow into and out of your company file.  You will see messages that the license will expire in 30 days.  At the end of the month you will receive a message that your license has expired.  This message refers to the trial of the full version.  Ignore the message and the driver will revert to the limited free license that allows you to extracts data from your company file only.

 

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