Apply These 2 Easy Ways to Fix QuickBooks error H202

QuickBooks error H202 mostly arises when the user tries to open the company file saved on the server computer. QuickBooks company file error H202 shows up on the screen with a message, “This company file is on another computer, and QuickBooks need some help connecting.” The error indicates some is blocking the connection between QuickBooks and the server. This blog is all about acquainting users with QuickBooks error H202, its causes and solutions, so read carefully till the end.

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What are the causes behind QuickBooks error H202?

The error shows up due to the following reasons:

QuickBooks company file is damaged or corrupted.
You are using an old version of QuickBooks.
QuickBooks services not running on the server computer.
Incorrect hosting configuration settings.

Let us walk you through the troubleshooting procedure below.

Most Preferred Solutions to Tackle QuickBooks error H202

Follow the troubleshooting solutions given below to fix the error:

Solution 1. Check if QuickBooks services are running or not

Follow these steps and make sure QuickBooks Database Server Manager is running on the server computer:

Move to your server computer.
Click on the Windows Start Menu.
Type “Run” into the search box and open Run.
Within the Run window, type “services.msc” and then press Enter.
Search and double-click QuickBooksDBXX on the list, where XX denotes your QuickBooks version.
Choose Automatic for the Startup Type.
Ensure the Service status is either Running or Started. If it’s neither Running nor Started, choose Start.
Move to the Recovery tab.
Under the First failure, second failure and subsequent failure drop-down menu, choose Restart the service option.
Click Apply and then OK.
Follow the same steps to check the QBCF monitor service.

If the error continues, try the next solution.

Solution 2. Run QuickBooks Database Server Manager

To run Database Server Manager, download and install QuickBooks Tool Hub on your server computer:

Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
Choose Network Issues.
Select QuickBooks Database Server Manager and then Start Scan.
If the company file is not visible, browse to locate the file and then click Start Scan.
The Server Manager will repair firewall permissions automatically.
Close QuickBooks Database Server Manager when the scan finishes.

Hopefully, you find the blog helpful in resolving QuickBooks error H202. If the problem continues, get in touch with certified QuickBooks professionals by dialing our helpline number 1-(800)-579-9430.