QuickBooks is a accounting software that is used by businesses throughout the world to manage their finance properly. QuickBooks Error H202 is one such issue that can disrupt your workflow, especially when it comes to multi-user mode. 

Check Network Connectivity:

1. • Begin by ensuring that all computers connected to the network have stable internet connectivity.
   • Verify that the server hosting the company file is accessible from the workstation encountering the error.
   • Test the network connection by pinging the server from the affected workstation to ensure there are no network issues.

Verify Hosting Settings:

• • Open QuickBooks on the server where the company file is stored.
  • Navigate to the File menu and select "Utilities".
  • If it's not, click on it to enable multi-user mode.
  • Repeat this step for each computer in the network, ensuring that hosting is turned off on workstations and only enabled on the server.

Modify Windows Hosts File:

• • On each workstation encountering Error H202, navigate to the Windows Hosts file located at "C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc".
  • Open the "hosts" file using Notepad or any text editor with administrator privileges.
  • Add the IP address and the server name of the computer hosting the company file in the following format: [IP address] [Server Name]

Configure Firewall Settings:

• Check the firewall settings on both the server and workstations to ensure that QuickBooks has necessary permissions to communicate over the network.
• Create firewall rules or exceptions for QuickBooks and its associated processes.
• If using third-party security software, configure it to allow QuickBooks connections.

Restart QuickBooks Services:

• Restart QuickBooks Services:
• On the server hosting the company file, press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
• Locate services related to QuickBooks (e.g., QuickBooksDBXX or QuickBooksDBXXE) and right-click on each of them.
• Select "Restart" from the context menu to restart the services.

   

Use QuickBooks Database Server Manager:

• • Install and run QuickBooks Database Server Manager on the server hosting the company file.
  • Click on the "Scan Folders" tab and add the folder where the company file is stored.
  • Click on "Scan" to initiate the scanning process.
  • Once the scan is complete, try accessing the company file from the workstations to see if Error H202 persists.

Verify QuickBooks Version and Updates:

1. • Ensure that QuickBooks Desktop on all workstations and the server is updated to the latest version.
   • If not, download and install the latest updates from the Intuit website.
   • After updating, restart QuickBooks and check if the error is resolved.

Recreate Network Data File:

• • If the issue persists, recreate the network data file using QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
  • Open QuickBooks Database Server Manager and click on the "Scan Folders" tab.
  • Remove all folders listed, then click on "Add Folder" and add the folder where the company file is stored.
  • Click on "Scan" to recreate the network data file.

Seek Professional Help if Necessary: Contact QuickBooks support- +1-844-508-2335 for further diagnosis and resolution.

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