Error code H202 often occurs when you try to use QuickBooks with more than one user. In this case, the error message directly infers that multiple users are not allowed to connect to your server PC. This error can be very frustrating because it keeps you from getting to your QuickBooks company file and performing your accounting tasks. With the help of the steps elucidated in this article, you can fix QuickBooks error code H202 like a professional.

What gives rise to QuickBooks Error H202?

• Some important QuickBooksservices don't work on the server PC. Some of these services include
QuickBooksDBXX and QBCFMonitor.

• Wrongly set settings forhosting configuration can also lead to this error.

• QuickBooks can't find the IPaddress of the host system or server where the company file is stored.

• The .ND (Network) file could bebroken.

What are the methods that can help to fix QuickBooks ErrorH202?

1^st Walkthrough: Running all QuickBooksServices

• In the search box, type "Run."

• In the Run box, typeservices.msc.

• Press the Enter key after that.

• Double-click on the "QuickBooksDBXX"in the "Services" tab and check if the service is running.

• In the new window, the QuickBooksDBXXProperties are listed.

• Choose the Automatic option tostart the service.

• Soon after, disable the service.

• Next, you need to click on theRecovery tab.

• Finally, click the "Restartthe Service" button.

• Click Apply and then Ok to savethe changes.

• For the QBCFMonitor Service, youneed to repeat the steps performed earlier.

• After that, open QuickBooks oneach workstation.

• And From the File menu, chooseSwitch to Multi-user Mode.

2^nd Walkthrough: Check Network Connectivity

• In Windows, type "Run"into the search box.

• You now need to click on the"Run" button.

• Type ‘’cmd’’ in the Run windowand press the Enter key.

• In the command prompt, you needto type ‘’ping [server name]’’ and then hit the Enter key.

• If the network loses packets,this issue needs to be fixed at the earliest by contacting your internet
service provider.

3^rd Walkthrough: Add Server in the Host File

• You first need to head to thefollowing location.

(Drive):\Windows\System32\Drivers\...

Or (Drive):\Windows\Syswow64\Drivers\...

• Now, in the Drivers folder, double-clickon the host file to open it.

• When asked how do you want toopen this file, choose "Notepad."

• Type the server's IP addressafter the last IP address in the host file. Then type the server's name.

• Then you should add the informationabout the server to your Host File.

• After that, from the File menu,choose the Save option.

• When you are done performingthe steps above, try opening your company file in the multi-user mode.

4^th Walkthrough: Making of a new company file folder

• On your server PC, create a newfolder.

• To share the company files, youneed to share the folder and give Windows permission to access it.

• Now you need to copy theQuickBooks Database (QBW) file to the new folder.

• Open your company file inQuickBooks again in multi-user mode.

5^th Walkthrough: Resetting the services of QuickBooks DatabaseServer Manager

• You need to initially type"Run" into the Search box and hit the Enter key.

• Now, in the Run box, typeservices.msc and then press Enter.

• You need to right-clickQuickBooksDB19 (2009), QuickBooksDB18 (2008), or QuickBooksDB17 services
individually and then choose the option to Stop the services.

• Right-click on each serviceagain, and then click "Start."

• After that, close the Window,and right-click the Windows Start button.

• Choose Explore from the menu.

• Then, click on Tools, and then hiton the Folder Options.

• Now, advance to the View taband uncheck the box next to Hide extensions for known file types.

• From the View menu, you aresupposed to choose the option to Show hidden files and folders.

• Then, check the box next toHide protected operating system files.

• Then , Choose "Yes"in the "Warning" box, and then click on "OK."

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