Effective Remedy to Fix QuickBooks error H202

QuickBooks users come across several errors that hamper their work. One of them is QuickBooks error H202, which shows up when a user tries to switch QuickBooks to multi-user mode. It often occurs when there is some issue with the multi-user connection. On its occurrence, users get an error message, “This company file is on another computer, and QuickBooks needs some help connecting.” In this blog, we will discuss what gives rise to error H202 in QuickBooks and how to fix it, so read carefully until the end.

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Reasons that can cause QuickBooks multi-user error H202

Go through the list of factors that trigger the error:

1. There is some corruption in .tlg and .nd configuration files.
2. Inappropriate hosting on the server computer and the workstation.
3. Corrupt and incomplete installation of QuickBooks Desktop.

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Quick Resolutions for QuickBooks Desktop error H202

Solution 1. Get QB Tool Hub and run QuickBooks Database Server Manager

1. Close all open company files and then exit the QuickBooks Desktop.
2. Get the most recent version of QuickBooks Tool Hub and save the setup file to an easily accessible location.
3. Move to your desktop, open the QuickBooks Tool Hub setup file and follow the prompt steps to start installing the tool hub.
4. Next, agree to the terms and conditions to finish installing QuickBooks Tool Hub.
5. Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub, go to Network Issues and choose QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
6. You need to install QuickBooks on your server computer if not installed already.
7. When Qbdbmgrn opens, look for your company file folder and click Start Scan.
8. If your company file folder is not visible, browse the location of the company file and then click Start Scan.
9. Wait till the server manager repairs firewall and completes the scan, then close the window.
10. Now, start QuickBooks on the computer where you see error h202, select the File menu, and click Start Scan.

Solution 2. Test connectivity between the server and the workstation

1. On your server computer, click the Windows Start icon, and type ‘Network’ in the search field.
2. From Network and Sharing Center, choose Change advanced sharing settings and move to the Network Discovery and File and Printer sharing section.
3. Here, verify if the Turn on network discovery option is selected.

To know your server’s name:

4. Click the Windows Start menu on your server computer and type ‘Run’ in the search field.
5. Open Run, type ‘CMD’ in the Run window, and tap the Enter key.
6. Write down the name adjacent to the Hostname. It is your server’s name.
7. Next, move to the workstation and select the Windows Start menu.
8. Enter ‘Run’ in the search and open Run. In the Run box, write CMD and press Enter.
9. Type” ping [server name], and press the Enter key on your keyboard.
10. Move to each workstation where you see error h202 and follow the same steps.

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