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Tried and Tested Method to Resolve QuickBooks Error H202

  • Writer: ron son
    ron son
  • 11 hours ago
  • 3 min read

As we all know, QuickBooks is the best accounting software used by millions of users. It comes with different features and tools used to automate and simplify accounting tasks to help businesses grow. It helps in calculating wages and taxes, sending invoices and emails, printing forms, etc. Similarly, one can access the company files that are not even stored in their local device but are located on the network by the host computer. This is done by configuring a multi-user environment that allows multiple users to access company files over the network. If there is any issue with hosting settings, you may face QuickBooks error H202. 

This is possible only with QuickBooks Database Server Manager, which monitors the process of hosting and accessing company files over the network. This might fail if the “QBDBMgrN is not running on this computer” issue occurs. Let’s go into the depths of the error to understand its causes and the solving methods.

Try the methods given below to troubleshoot it easily. If you face any kind of issue while fixing it, don’t hesitate to contact our support team. Dial +1.833.802.0002 to connect with one of our experts.

Harmful Reasons Behind QuickBooks Error H202

Several causes have been listed in this section that tells you the reasons that triggered error H202:

  • If the hosting configuration settings are incorrect.

  • The firewall restricts communication between the Server and the workstation.

  • The DNS server is conflicting.

  • Due to the outdated version of QuickBooks.

  • Due to corrupted QuickBooks company files.

  • QuickBooks is unable to get the IP address of the host server.

  • It occurs when Internal QuickBooks services, such as QuickBooksDBXX or QBCFMonitor, do not run on the host computer.

A Stepwise Fixing Method for QuickBooks Error H202

You have been provided with a stepwise method to troubleshoot QuickBooks error H202. They have been proven effective in removing such an error effortlessly. See how it is done: 

Method: Checking the services on the server

  1. First, launch the Start Menu on the Host computer.

  2. Go to the search bar and type Run to open it.

  3. After opening the Run Window, type “services.msc” and hit Enter.

  4. Go search and double-click on QuickBooksDBXX. Here, XX displayed the QuickBooks version you are using. 

  5. It’s time to choose Automatic for the Startup Type.

  6. Service status should be either Running or Started. If none, choose Start.

  7. Let’s move to the Recovery tab, where Restart the Service must be selected from the dropdown menus for the first failure, Second failure, and Subsequent failures.

  8. First, choose Apply and then tap OK to save the changes.

  9. These steps have to be repeated for all QBCFMonitorServices.

When you are done with  the above steps, you are requested to open QuickBooks on each workstation, move to the File Menu, and switch to Multi-user Mode. If everything is happening flawlessly, that means the issue is fixed.

Wrapping It Up

QuickBooks error H202 is related to a hosting setting issue, which typically occurs due to incorrect hosting configuration settings, communication issues between the Server and the workstations, or when the DNS server conflicts. To solve it, you have been given a set of steps to implement. If you find it difficult to implement, we recommend you contact professionals. Dial +1.833.802.0002 to get connected with an expert now.


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