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Consider yourself meticulously working in QuickBooks when, all of a sudden, an error interrupts your workflow. This error prompts as Error code 176109: QuickBooks Invalid Product Number or Product Code. This error is often triggered when a user tries opening or registering QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale. Handling QuickBooks Error 176109 cautiously to avoid registration issues and hinder the ability to use QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale effectively. In this article, we’ll dive into the triggers of this error and explore the process of resolving it effectively.

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What Triggers the QB's Invalid Product Number Error

Now, let's examine the cause of QuickBooks Error 176109 that the system is encountering. While there could be other triggers, these are some of the most probable ones.

1. Compromised Point of Sale Entitlement Folder: The issue may be caused by compromised files within QuickBooks' Entitlement folder.
   

2. Incorrect product code: Error 176109 can occur when QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale is installed using the incorrect product code.
   

3. Admins Issues: QuickBooks may show an error if not logged in as an administrator on Windows.
   

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Troubleshooting the Invalid Product Number Error

Now that we know the triggers let's address some practical solutions to fix this error quickly and efficiently.

Solution 1 - Clear the Entitlement Client folder

Option 1: Automatic

1. Get the Clear Entitlement File tool downloaded.
   

2. Extract the file onto the desktop.
   

3. Double-click the file to open it.
   

4. Restart QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale, then finish the registration process.
   

Note: Both the Clear_entitlement_v8.zip and Clear entitlement v8.bat files can be removed.

Option 2: Manual

Note: The Entitlement Client folder is located inside the Program Data folder. Users will be prompted to remove its contents. Typically, the Program Data folder is hidden. Navigate to Display Hidden Files and folders in Windows to view the hidden contents.

1. To launch Windows Explorer, press the Windows key + E on the keyboard.
   

2. Go to the hidden folder C:\ProgramData\Intuit\EntitlementClient\v8.
   

3. Click Delete after selecting all the files by pressing Ctrl + A on the keyboard.
   

4. Relaunch QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale after verifying the action.
   

Proceed to the next solution if the problem is still not resolved.

Solution 2 - Rename the file WSActivity

1. To launch Windows Explorer, use the Windows key + E on the keyboard.
   

2. Go to C:\ProgramData\Intuit\QuickBooks Point of Sale XX\Ini.
   

3. To rename WSActivity, use the right-click menu.
   

4. To save, type OLDWSActivity and click anywhere.
   

5. After closing the window, go with Step 1 to remove the contents of the entitlement client folder again.
   

6. Restart the point of sale in QuickBooks Desktop.
   

The QuickBooks Invalid Product Number error can be resolved using the above methods recommended by our technical specialists. If you follow the suggested steps, you can fix this issue.

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