Archive for September, 2015

QODBC Version 16.00.00.313 released!

Wednesday, September 30th, 2015

QODBC Version 16.00.00.313 Now available for download.

This version supports all QuickBooks 2016 versions in all countries plus has exciting new features. Check it out!

Current build download:  http://www.qodbc.com/qodbcDownload.htm

Build changes listed in the release notes:  http://qodbc.com/download/readme.rtf

All previous versions are available here:  http://qodbc.com/versions.htm

thanks!

QODBC Team

Troubleshooting – QODBC licensing issues with Windows 10 upgrades

Friday, September 18th, 2015

Problem Description:

I want to upgrade my Operating System to Windows 10 and want to know is there any precautions/actions required for QODBC to keep working. 

Solutions:

Steps before upgrading to Windows 10:

Please follow the steps below before upgrading the Operating System to Windows 10.

1). Deactivate QODBC license with the CD Key from:

Start >> All Programs >> QODBC Driver for use with QuickBooks >> Configure QODBC Data Source >> Go To “System DSN” Tab >> select QuickBooks Data >> click “configure” >> switch to activate/deactivate >> click “deactivate”

Please refer to the link below for Deactivating the QODBC license.

How to activate/deactivate QODBC

It is highly recommended that you deactivate the license before upgrading the OS.

2). Uninstall QODBC from:

Start >> All Programs >> QODBC Driver for use with QuickBooks >> Uninstall QODBC

Follow uninstall steps & uninstall QODBC.

3). Upgrade the OS to Windows 10.

4). After upgrading the OS to Windows 10, please refer to the link below for installing QODBC and follow the steps:

Connecting QODBC Driver to QuickBooks for the First Time (Video)

5) After the successful installation of QODBC, please activate the QODBC license with the CDKey from:

Start >> All Programs >> QODBC Driver for use with QuickBooks >> Configure QODBC Data Source >> Go To “System DSN” Tab >> select QuickBooks Data >> click “configure” >> switch to activate/deactivate >> click “activate”

Please refer to the link below for Activating the QODBC license.

How to activate/deactivate QODBC

Problem Description:

I have upgraded my system to windows 10 and after upgrading the the OS I am facing licensing issues. I have a QODBC license, but my QODBC Setup Screen >> About tab says Evaluation Version has expired. 

Please help me on this issue.

Solutions:

Steps after upgrading to Windows 10:

If you did not deactivate the license and have already upgraded windows directly and are unable to use QODBC, then please follow these steps:

1). Try to run QODBC Setup Screen as “Run as Administrator” from:

Start >> All Programs >> QODBC Driver for use with QuickBooks >> right click on QODBC Setup Screen and “Run as Administrator”.

If above does not resolve issue, then please follow the steps below:

2). Please try to Deactivate the license with the CD Key from:

Start >> All Programs >> QODBC Driver for use with QuickBooks >> Configure QODBC Data Source >> Go To “System DSN” Tab >> select QuickBooks Data >> click “configure” >> switch to activate/deactivate >> click “deactivate”

3). Please try to Activate QODBC with the CD Key from:

Start >> All Programs >> QODBC Driver for use with QuickBooks >> Configure QODBC Data Source >> Go To “System DSN” Tab >> select QuickBooks Data >> click “configure” >> switch to activate/deactivate >> click “activate”

Please activate with the CD Key, after the successful activation please test the connection with QuickBooks using the VB Demo.

Please refer to the link below for Activate/Deactivate QODBC license.

How to activate/deactivate QODBC

If you encounter “CD Key Exhausted” message, wait for 24-48 hours and then try to Activate license.

If you are still facing licensing issues or unable to deactivate QODBC, raise a support ticket with “Sales – Registration – Activation Department”

Click Here for raising a support ticket.