What is QuickBooks Error H202 & How To Fix

Description

QuickBooks Error H202 is an error that occurs when QuickBooks is unable to connect to the company file on another computer. This error usually occurs in a multi-user environment where the company file is located on a server computer, and QuickBooks is unable to communicate with the server.

Here are the steps to fix QuickBooks Error H202:

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   Verify network connectivity: Make sure that the network connection is stable and all computers can communicate with each other.

   
   


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   Verify hosting on the server computer: Open QuickBooks on the server computer and go to File > Utilities > Host Multi-User Access. If the option reads "Stop Hosting Multi-User Access," select that option instead.

   
   


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   Add the server to the Windows hosts file: Press the Windows key + R on the keyboard, type in C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc and press Enter. Open the hosts file in Notepad and add the server's IP address and name to the end of the file.

   
   


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   Restart QuickBooks services: Press the Windows key + R on the keyboard, type in services.msc, and press Enter. Locate the QuickBooksDBXX service and right-click it. Select Restart.

   
   


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   Create a new folder for the company file: Create a new folder on the server and move the company file into it.

   
   


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   Open the company file from the new location: Open QuickBooks and select File > Open or Restore Company. Select Open a company file and browse to the new location of the company file.

   
   

If the above steps do not resolve the issue, try disabling any firewall or antivirus software on the server computer temporarily, and then retry the above steps. If the error still persists, you may need to contact QuickBooks support for further assistance.

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