This error can be fixed If you encounter an 'Invalid Company File Code' error when activating your Payroll software, you can fix this by downloading and running the applicable a register.bat file, then attempting restarting your computer. You will then be able to activate Payroll.
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To download and run the register.bat file
Close Payroll.
Click the applicable file at the bottom of this support note (register32.bat or register64.bat)
To determine whether you're using a 32- or 64-bit version of Windows, simultaneously press the Windows and Pause keys on your keyboard. Alternatively, click Start > Settings > System > About. The displayed window will tell you whether your Windows version is 32- or 64-bit.
Right-click the appropriate file and save it to your Desktop.
If your Windows version is 32-bit, use the register32.bat file.
If your Windows version is 64-bit, use the register64.bat file.
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Not sure if you're using a 32- or 64-bit version of Windows?
Simultaneously press the Windows and Pause keys on your keyboard. The displayed window includes information on whether the Windows version is 32- or 64-bit.
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