QuickBooks Error H101 | A Detailed Troubleshooting Guide

You might have encountered QuickBooks Error H101 while trying to switch between normal to multi-user mode. During this, the error message appears on your screen. However, several reasons can bring forth this error code. Some of them include incorrect file configuration, PC is unable to connect with the server, incoming/outgoing communication is blocked, and so on. We have mentioned the other reasons in the latter part of this blog. Along with that, we have covered the troubleshooting methods as well that can help you eliminate this issue at the earliest.

What Are The Causes Of QuickBooks Desktop Error H101?

Here, we have mentioned the major causes that can trigger QuickBooks Error H101:

• Your computer system is unable to connect with the Server.
• The location on which you have stored your company file is not accessible from the server.
• You may end up with error H101 if QuickBooks firewall settings block access to company files.
• The incoming and outgoing communication might be blocked.
• There might be damaged or incorrect file configuration.
• You cannot access the File on the system.
• QuickBooks is unable to find your system’s IP address.
• The error message may appear on your screen if your company file is located in none of the installed servers.

Now that you know the possible causes. Let's go ahead, and try implementing the various troubleshooting methods as mentioned below.

How To Troubleshoot H101 Error In QuickBooks?

Below we have mentioned all the effective methods that can help you get rid of H101 QuickBooks error:

Solution 1: Verify Hosting

• In the first place, open the QuickBooks software on every workstation.
• After that, select File followed by utilities.
• Go to the next workstation if the option Host Multi-User Access appears on the list.
• Besides, don’t make any changes when this option appears.
• After that, select the Stop Hosting Multi-User Access option.
• At last, you need to repeat the steps as mentioned earlier on all the workstations.

Solution 2: Verify QuickBooks Services

• At first, simultaneously press the Windows +R keys to open the Run box.
• In the search bar, you need to type services.MSc and press the Enter key.
• Scroll down in the Services window and search for the QuickBooksDBXX service.
• After that, you need to make sure that the startup type is set to automatic and the service status is running.
• Then, click on the recovery tab.
• Afterward, click on the drop-down menu for the first failure to select the option restart the Service.
• If you fail, you need to do the same for the Second failure and Subsequent failures.
• Click on OK to save the changes made.
• Moving ahead, you need to repeat the steps from 1-6 for the QBCFMonitorService.
• Lastly, open QuickBooks on every affected workstation in multi-user mode.

Solution 3: Create a New Folder For Your Company File

• In the first place, you have to create a new folder and share it on the hosting computer.
• Further, set windows to get the entry for sharing company files.
• After that, copy the .qbw file to the newly created folder.
• At last, you need to open company files in the multi-user mode.

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Conclusion

We hope the above-mentioned resolution methods would have helped you resolve QuickBooks Error H101 without any hassle. If you get stuck while following any of the troubleshooting methods, then we suggest you take the assistance of our experts by giving us a call on our Toll-Free Number. Our professionals of Asquare Cloud Hosting are available round the clock to help you.

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