Steps to fix printer not activated error code 20

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STEPS TO FIX PRINTER NOT ACTIVATED ERROR CODE 20 YOU CAN CALL US FOR TECH ASSISTANCE AT +1-888-633-7151 (FOR USA) +44-808-164-5280 (FOR UK)


❖ Before diving into the solutions directly, let’s figure out the possible causes first. Because without knowing the exact reasons, it is quite difficult to eradicate the error message. Though there can be multiple causes of this issue, we have introduced the most relevant ones.

CAUSES OF PRINTER NOT ACTIVATED ERROR CODE 20

❖ In case you have recently upgraded your operating system to Windows 10, this error code might reflect on your screen. But if you have tried a clean installation, this problem generally doesn’t appear. ❖ Similarly, if you are using the QuickBooks software, you can come across this printing error code. Because QuickBooks is something that stores its internal settings by using the aforementioned key. Therefore, if the registry key doesn’t update properly, the application tends to create several problems in the device.

Effective Fixes That You Should Try Out ❖ There are a few easy methods that you can apply on your own in

order to eliminate this problem. As a matter of fact, the system will require your Administrative login authority to complete the methods. So make sure you log in to the administrative account.

❖ Note: Before making any changes to the registry, make sure you are

keeping a backup of your registry files. Otherwise, through the following procedure, you may lose your registry data if not creating a system restore point.


STEPS TO RESOLVE THE ERROR Reinstalling Quickbooks In case QuickBooks is the primary problem behind the “printer not activated error code 20“, reinstalling might do the trick. Download the latest version of QuickBooks and install it on your device. For any assistance regarding the download resources, you can get in touch with our professionals.We can help you with the most compatible versions. Updating The Registry Key Manually

You can update the registry key manually and remove this error code from your device. But this method requires some complicated steps which might demand a minimum technical background. So be careful enough while following the steps mentioned below to avoid any misfortune.


Permissions Via Registry Editor 1) Go to the Start button ofWindows. 2) Type regedit on the search box and don’t hit Enter.

3) As soon as the regedit option appears,right-click on it. 4) Make sure you are choosing Run as administrator option. 5) Now you have got the access to the Registry Editor. 6) Next,look for the HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG folder. 7) Navigate to the Software option and right-click on it. 8) After that, choose the Permissions option. 9) Ensure that the Full Control for Users option is checked. 10) Finally, select OK and exit from the Registry Editor window.

Permissions By Using a Powershell Script 1) First, log in to your device as an administrator. 2) Press the Start button and write cmd in the search box.

3) Right-click on it and select Run As Administrator. 4) As soon as the command prompt shows up,type PowerShell and hit Enter. 5) Now type the necessary command on the given criteria.


IF YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO RESOLVE THE ERROR THEN YOU CAN CONTACT US FOR THE PROFESSIONAL HELP

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