QuickBooks Error H505 appears when you attempt to open a business file that does not exist on your computer. It may also display if QuickBooks Company File requires further setting. This Error is a subset of the Series Errors 6000, H101, H202, H303, and H505, all of which are connected to Hosting Settings.

Error Name – QuickBooks Error H505.

Windows XP, 7, 8, and Vista are all supported.

Error Description – QuickBooks has encountered an issue and must be closed. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

What is QuickBooks Error H505?

"QuickBooks Error H505 is classified as a "Problem with Multi-user Hosting Setup." The main result of this issue is when you try to access your corporate file on another computer and that machine lacks required installation configuration. This results in the error H505."

Causes for QB Error H505:

1. · Damaged or incorrect. The ND file prevents QuickBooks Desktop from opening files from other computers on the network.

2. · QuickBooks Services such as QuickBooksDBXX and QBFCMonitor are not installed on your computer. These services also help to prevent error H505 and other problems.

3. · Incorrect Hosting setup settings prevent QuickBooks from communicating with the corporate file.

4. · Make sure that hosting is enabled on the server where the files are kept. Error Code H505 can be caused by incorrect hosting setup settings.

5. · QuickBooks h505 errors might be caused by disorganised DNS settings on the workstation.

Methods for Resolving QuickBooks Error H505:

The following are some suggested ways for resolving error H505.

Solution 1: Make a new Company File Folder

• Create a 'Replacement folder' on the hosting machine first. To share the corporate files, share the original folder and Windows access rights.

• If you do not have access to a digital computer, you should Make contact with a knowledgeable IT specialist.

• Copy the.qbw file in the new folder in multi-user mode once more.

• You are now able to open the Company file.

Solution 2: Edit the Host File

• · To begin, press and hold the Windows + R keys together to bring up the Run dialogue box.

• · To launch the Command Prompt window, type “cmd” and press Enter.

• · Then, type “ipconfig /all” and press Enter to execute the following command.

• · Make a note of the Host Name and IP Address. You must repeat the procedure for each machine that has a multi-user configuration.

Next, edit the Windows Hosts file:

• · Close QuickBooks and Go to the Start menu.

• · Then Go to This PC and make sure you're at the following address:

• · C:WindowsSystem32DriversEtc or C:WindowsSystem64DriversEtc

• · If you are unable to locate the Windows folder on This PC. To view the hidden files and directories, follow these steps:

• · To begin, go to the View tab and then click on Hidden objects. The concealed files will be visible to you.

• · Open the Hosts file using Notepad by right-clicking it and selecting Open With.

• · Fill up the IP address and Computer Name fields. When entering the information, use the Tab key instead of the space bar to insert spaces between the IP address and computer name.

• · Finally, save your modifications and restart QuickBooks in multi-user mode.

Solution 3: Download and Install QuickBooks Tool Hub

• · Install QuickBooks Tools Hub.

• · Once downloaded, navigate to your browser's download list (Ctrl+J).

• · Then, double-click QuickBooksToolHub.exe.

• · Now, to install it, follow the on-screen directions.

• · When the installation is finished, launch this programme from the desktop icon.