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A complete guide about QuickBooks Error H505

QuickBooks Error H505 is a common issue that occurs when a user attempts to access a company file that is requires on another computer or server that requires additional configuration. It is typically caused by issues in network connectivity, incorrect hosting settings, or firewall blocking. In a multi-user environment, this error prevents users from accessing the company file. It is involves adjusting network settings, correctly configuring the hosting computer, and ensuring firewall permissions allow QuickBooks communication.

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A complete guide about QuickBooks Error H505

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  1. Reliable Methods to Effectively Remove QuickBooks Error H505 If you are having trouble understanding the steps or eliminating the error message on your own, you can reach out to us at 1.855.738.2784 to get direct assistance from our QB experts.  Running QuickBooks in a multi-user environment has many benefits, but the hosting mode can cause issues and errors from time to time. When there are problems while accessing the file in multi-user mode, you might be getting the QuickBooks error H505. This error code can arise due to many possible reasons, like Windows firewall obstructions. If you are getting the QuickBooks error code H505, you can use the methods given below to terminate it. 

  2. What are the Main Triggers and Causes for the QuickBooks Error Message H505? If you are getting the QuickBooks Desktop error H505, the following common reasons and scenarios might be responsible – Windows firewall is causing an obstruction, which is leading to a blockage while communicating with the company file in QB. The QuickBooks hosting configuration is incorrect or misconfigured, and the wrong hosting mode might be affecting QB’s operations on the workstations. The network data file is damaged, corrupted, or missing from the system, and the ND file might have an incorrect extension. The QuickBooks database service is not running correctly, and the database service might be inactive, unresponsive, or missing from the PC.

  3. Troubleshooting Solutions to Address the QuickBooks Company File Error H505 If you are getting the QuickBooks multi-user error H505, you can use the solutions mentioned below to eliminate it –

  4. Solution 1 – Edit the Hosting Files by Accessing the Run Window You can fix the QB error code H505 by editing the hosting files from the run window. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run window and type cmd to open the Command Prompt window, followed by typing ipconfig/all. Write down the Hostname and IP Address somewhere, and after that, edit the Windows Host files and exit QuickBooks to move to the Start menu.  From the This PC section, access the C drive and navigate to this file path: Windows \ System32 \ Drivers\ Etc or C:\Windows \ Syswow64\ Drivers, followed by rerunning QB.

  5. Solution 2 – Check the Server Services by Running the MSC Command from the Run Window You need to check the QB services by running the MSC command in the following manner – Open the Windows Start menu and access the Run window to type services.msc in the run tab and hit Enter to double-click QuickBooksDBXX. Select the Automatic tab as the Startup Type and ensure that the Service Status is shown as Running, followed by selecting the Start section.  Hit the Recovery tab and choose Restart the Service from the drop-down menu to choose the First and Second Failure options and click on Subsequent Failure. Hit Apply and click OK to save the changes, followed by repeating the same steps to fix the QBCFMonitorService issues and resolve the H505 error. 

  6. Conclusion You can resolve the QuickBooks error H505 by performing the steps mentioned in this blog. If the error code persists, you can call us at 1.855.738.2784 to get technical assistance from our QB technicians.

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