Quickbooks Pro 2013 License And Product Number -

Note: As of this writing, QuickBooks Pro 2013 is a discontinued version. Intuit no longer supports it, and online features (payroll, banking, support) are deactivated. However, you can still use the desktop file for manual bookkeeping.

Part 1: Why You Need Your QuickBooks Pro 2013 License and Product Number

Before diving into “how,” let’s clarify “why.” The license number and product code are the two halves of your software authentication key.

Pro tip: Many users throw away the CD but keep the sleeve. Search your office drawers, filing cabinets, or old software binders.

• Download ProduKey from the official NirSoft website (ensure it’s the legitimate version).
• Run as Administrator.
• Look for “QuickBooks Pro 2013” – the license number may be displayed.

Keyboard Shortcut: Open QuickBooks and press F2 (or Ctrl+1). This opens the "Product Information" window. Menu Path: Go to Help > About QuickBooks.

• Loss of Banking Integration: The ability to connect directly to bank feeds was severed.
• Payroll Service Termination: Intuit stopped supporting the tax tables for the 2013 version, rendering the payroll module obsolete for current tax compliance.
• Server Deactivation: Crucially, the servers responsible for validating new installations or re-activations on new hardware became less reliable. While Intuit traditionally keeps activation servers for older versions running, they offer no guarantee. If a user attempts to install 2013 on a new computer today using a valid license, they may encounter activation failures requiring manual intervention by Intuit support—an intervention Intuit is no longer legally obligated to provide.

Whether you are reinstalling your software on a new computer or just keeping your business records organized, knowing where to find your QuickBooks Pro 2013 license and product number