A Detailed Guide On How To Fix QuickBooks Error H101

You might encounter QuickBooks Error H101 while trying to switch between normal to multi-user mode. An error message pops-up on your screen whenever it occurs. The issue takes place under different circumstances. Several reasons trigger this error code, such as wrong file configuration, when your computer cannot connect with the server, incoming/outgoing communication is blocked, and so on. This blog will help you get aware of the troubleshooting methods using which you can eliminate the issue at the earliest.

What Are The Possible Causes Of QuickBooks Desktop Error H101?

  • Your computer is unable to connect with the Server.

  • The server is unable to access the right allocation of a file.

  • QuickBooks firewall settings block access to company files.

  • QuickBooks error H101 takes place due to blocked incoming and outgoing communication.

  • Another reason can be damaged or incorrect file configuration.

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

  • QuickBooks is unable to track the IP address of your system.

  • The error may pop-up when the file is located in none installed server.

Below we have listed the possible causes that bring forth error H101 in QuickBooks:

How To Rectify QuickBooks Error H101?

Below we have mentioned the troubleshooting methods that can help you resolve H101 error in QuickBooks:

Solution 1: Verify Hosting

  • At first, you have to open the QuickBooks software on every computer.

  • Then, you have to select the file and click on utilities.

  • In case you come across the option Host Multi-User Access, there is no need to make any changes as you have to go to the next PC.

  • Then, click on the option Stop Hosting Multi-User Access.

  • At last, you need to perform all the steps mentioned above in every system.

Solution 2: Verify QuickBooks Services

  • In the first place, simultaneously press the Windows + R keys.

  • Then, you have to type services.MSc in the run box and press the Enter key.

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

  • You have to ensure that the startup type is set to automatic and service status is running.

  • Now, click on the recovery tab.

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

  • If it fails for any reason, you need to follow the same for the Second failure and Subsequent failures.

  • Now, save the changes by clicking on OK.

  • Then, repeat the steps from 1-6 for the QBCFMonitorService.

  • At last, you have to open QuickBooks on every affected workstation, in multi-user mode.

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Solution 3: Create a New Folder For Your Company File

  • Firstly, make a new folder and share it on the hosting computer.

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

  • Further, you have to copy the “.qbw file” to the new folder.

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

Solution 4: Run the QuickBooks File Doctor Tool

The QuickBooks file doctor can be a great help in fixing QuickBooks errors. For that, you have to download QB File Doctor on your system. Once installed, you have to run the program. It will detect and fix the QuickBooks error H101 on its own.

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