Once done, you can now get started with QuickBooks Desktop and create a company file: Create a QuickBooks Desktop company file. Activate QuickBooks Desktop for Windows.Go to the Help menu and select Activate QuickBooks.Ĭheck these articles for more information for detailed guidance in installing and activating your QBDT account:.Follow the prompts to finish installing your QBDT.Locate the downloaded setup file on your computer.Refer to this article for more about managing your QuickBooks Desktop account and services from your Intuit account: Manage your QuickBooks Desktop subscriptions and services.Īfter getting the installer for QBDT from the Downloads & Updates page, you can now install this to your PC: Look for the QBDT app or subscription in the Products & Services list.You can find your registered QBDT account from the Products & Services section of the Customer Account Maintenance Portal (CAMPs). I can show you where to find and download your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) account, Blue.