Resolving QuickBooks POS Invalid
Product Code: An Instant Guide
QuickBooks Point of Sale (POS) is a powerful tool for businesses to manage sales and inventory.
However, users may encounter errors that disrupt their workflow, such as the QuickBooks POS invalid
product code. The QuickBooks POS error commonly occurs when users attempt to open or register
QuickBooks Desktop POS. This error is specifically associated with an invalid product number code or
product code.
Additionally, if the Point of Sale Entitlement folder contains damaged files, this error can occur. Moreover,
this error may indicate that some authentication files are missing or corrupt. This error can significantly
decrease users’ workflow efficiency. We’ve looked at potential fixes for this error in today’s blog. Stay
tuned for this article if you’re interested in learning more about this topic.
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What Causes POS Invalid Product Error in QB?
Several factors can trigger such an error in QuickBooks. Let’s examine these reasons
individually, including QuickBooks error 176109.
• Corrupted files in the POS entitlement folder
• Entering an incorrect product code during the Point of Sale installation process.
• If a damaged WSActivity file.
Steps to solve QuickBooks POS Invalid Product Error
Users can try to resolve the QuickBooks Invalid Product Code issue themselves by following
the outlined steps
Step 1: Empty the Point of Sale entitlement folder and attempt to fix the issue
For users of Windows 8:
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To access File Explorer, right-click on the Start button and choose it.
To enable the Hidden items to tick, click View.
Navigate to ‘C:\Program Data\Intuit\Entitlement Client\v8’ in the left window.
Select all files and choose Delete.
To re-register, reopen Point of Sale and complete the process.
For users of Windows 7 and Vista:
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Use the Start button’s right-click menu to launch Windows Explorer.
Click on “Organize” and choose the Folder option.
Click on View and select Show hidden files.
Navigate to C:\Program Data\Intuit\Entitlement Client\v8 in the left window.
Select all files and delete them.
Reopen the Point of Sale for registration and complete the process.
Step 2: Remove and then reinstall QuickBooks Point of Sale
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Remove QuickBooks Point of Sale.
Reinstall QuickBooks Point of Sale.
If an error occurs, perform a repair reinstallation on Point of Sale.
Verify both the license number and product number.
Open Point of Sale and register.
Step 3: Changing the name of the WSActivity file
• Attempt these steps sequentially to rename the WSActivity file.
• Open Windows Explorer and go to: C:\Program Data\Intuit\QuickBooks Point of
Sale XX\Ini.
• Find the WSActivity file in this directory.
• Right-click on WSActivity and choose Rename from the menu.
• Rename the file to OLDWSActivity and press Enter or click outside the filename field to
save.
• Close Windows Explorer.
Conclusion
This blog has detailed the possible reasons behind the QuickBooks POS invalid product
code and offered a step-by-step troubleshooting approach. For ongoing challenges,
QuickBooks experts can be reached for assistance at 1.855.856.0042, ensuring
comprehensive support for any additional concerns