What is QuickBooks Error H202 and What To Do About it?

QuickBooks error h202 Windows 10 usually occurs when the user tries to switch the QuickBooks desktop application from single-user mode to multi-user mode. The QuickBooks error h202 code may also appear when opening the company file in the QuickBooks desktop application, and the user gets a message, “This company file is on another computer, and QuickBooks needs some help connecting.” The error message indicates something is blocking the multi-user connection between QuickBooks and the company file. To get detailed information on QuickBooks error h202, continue reading the blog till the end.

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Causes behind QuickBooks error h202 Windows 7

1. There is some damage or corruption in the QuickBooks company file.
2. QuickBooks Database Server Manager is not running.
3. The system’s firewall is blocking the connection between QuickBooks and the server.
4. Wrong hosting configuration settings.

Let’s proceed to the solution given below to fix the error.

Best Possible Solutions to Resolve QuickBooks error h202 Windows 10

Following are the most effective solutions to get rid of QuickBooks error h202 code:

Solution 1. Run QuickBooks Database Server Manager

To run the server manager, follow these steps and download QuickBooks Tool Hub on your computer:

1. Close QuickBooks desktop.
2. Get the latest version of the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
3. Navigate to downloads and Open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file.
4. Install the tool hub by following the on-screen steps.
5. To proceed, agree to the terms and conditions.
6. When the installation finishes, the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon will appear on the desktop.
7. From the tool hub, choose Network Issues.
8. Click QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
9. If the company file folder is visible, click Start Scan.
10. If you don’t see the file, browse to locate the file and then click Start Scan.
11. The Server Manager will fix the firewall permissions.

If the QuickBooks error h202 code still appears, try the next solution.

Solutions 2. Check if QuickBooks services are running on the server computer

Follow these steps to check on QuickBooks services:

1. Move to your server computer.
2. Click on the Windows Start Menu.
3. Type “Run” into the search box and open Run.
4. Within the Run window, type “services.msc” and then press Enter.
5. Search and double-click QuickBooksDBXX on the list, where XX denotes your QuickBooks version.
6. Choose Automatic for the Startup Type.
7. Ensure the Service status is either Running or Started. If it’s neither of them, choose Start.
8. Move to the Recovery tab.
9. Under the First failure, second failure and subsequent failure drop-down menu, choose Restart the service option.
10. Click Apply and then OK.
11. Follow the same steps to check the QBCF monitor service.

We hope the solutions mentioned in the blog help you fix QuickBooks error h202. If the issue persists, contact the QuickBooks support team by dialling our helpline number (1.800.579.9430).