How To Rectify QuickBooks Error H101?

There are several errors that you may come across while using QuickBooks. QuickBooks Error H101 is one such issue that occurs when you try to switch between normal to multi-user mode. However, there are several other situations as well that may bring forth this error code. Some of the reasons include incorrect file configuration, PC is unable to connect with the server, incoming/outgoing communication is blocked, etc. We have mentioned all the other reasons and the troubleshooting methods in this blog so that you can get rid of them the earliest.

What Are The Causes Of QuickBooks Desktop Error H101?

Here, we have mentioned the reasons that can bring forth QuickBooks Error H101:

• Your computer is unable to connect with the Server.

• The right allocation of a file is not accessible from the server.

• QuickBooks firewall settings don't allow you to access the company files.

• There might be a blockage in your incoming and outgoing communication.

• Misconfiguration in the QB company files.

• You won’t be able to access the file stored on your system.

• QuickBooks cannot find the IP address of your system.

• The error H101 may take place when your file is located in none of the installed servers.

How To Troubleshoot H101 Error In QuickBooks?

Follow the resolution methods mentioned below to resolve the H101 QuickBooks error:

Solution 1: Verify Hosting

• Firstly, you have to open QuickBooks software on every computer.

• After that, select the file followed by utilities.

• If you come across the option Host Multi-User Access on the list, you need to move to the next PC. Whereas, don’t make any changes if the option to stop hosting Multi-User Access appears on your screen.

• After that, select the option Stop Hosting Multi-User Access icon.

• At last, you need to follow all the steps mentioned above on every system.

Solution 2: Verify QuickBooks Services

• Simultaneously press Windows + R keys to open the run box.

• There you have to type services.MSc and press the Enter key.

• After that, scroll down and search for the QuickBooksDBXX service in the services window.

• Then, make sure that the startup type is set to automatic and service status is running.

• Further, you have to click on the recovery tab.

• Afterward, click the drop-down menu for the first failure to choose to restart the Service.

• If it fails, do the same for Second and Subsequent failures.

• Click on OK for saving the changes.

• You need to repeat steps 1-6 for the QBCFMonitorService.

• Lastly, open QuickBooks on each of the affected workstations in multi-user mode.

Solution 3: Create a New Folder For Your Company File

• To begin, you need to make a new folder and share it on the hosting computer.

• Then, set windows to get the entry for sharing the company files.

• After that, copy the .qbw file in the newly created folder.

• At last, open the company files in multi-user mode.

Conclusion

The solutions are given above to troubleshoot the QuickBooks Error H101 are easy to implement and thus, you will be able to resolve the issue. If you need any further assistance give us a call on our Toll-Free Number +1-855-948-3651.

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