(Solved) How to fix QuickBooks Error H101? +1(860) 544-6044

QuickBooks is a famous bookkeeping software in the world that came into existence in the year 1994. Being such a reputed accounting software in the market, some users still face some technical glitches in the software. There are numerous errors that lead to the wastage of business hours and work efficiency. Some errors are related to the company files issues, some are related to the program issues. At this place, we are describing QuickBooks Error H101.

The H series errors are generally related to the network connectivity issues such as QuickBooks Error H303 and QuickBooks Error H505. There are several reasons for this error. However, the main reason is noted to be the older version of the QuickBooks application. By the older version, it means versions of QuickBooks with 2013 or earlier.

One such error is QuickBooks Error H202 which occurs when a user is trying to switch to multi-user mode from single-user mode.

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Causes of the QuickBooks Error H101

The following are the causes of the QuickBooks Error H101:

Third-party security software like firewall and anti-virus might hinder the QuickBooks servers from accessing.
The file configuration might be damaged or corrupted.
QuickBooks might be unable to get the IP address out of your system.
The QuickBooks servers are not connecting with the computer system.
The settings of DNS might be wrongly configured.
It might be possible that the cause of this error would be an older version of the QuickBooks application.
Inaccurate .ND and .TLG files.
The hosting services might not be proper.

Symptoms of the QuickBooks Error H101

The following are the signs and symptoms of the QuickBooks Error H101:

An error message will be flash on your computer screen along with the mentioned error code like this: “QuickBooks Error H101 occurred: Unable to open your company files on another device. We’re sorry for the inconvenience”.
Crashing of your active programs on windows.
The QuickBooks application will get frozen within a specific interval of time.
A blank screen will appear whenever the QuickBooks Error H101 occurs.
Mouse, keyboard, and any other windows inputs will slowly respond to any command.
You will not be able to access the company file over a server.

Also Read: QuickBooks has Stopped Working / Not Responding

Important Things To Keep in Mind Before Solving the QuickBooks Error H101

Below given are some of the important things that you are required to remember before you solve the QuickBooks Error H101:

It is important to create a backup of all your company data before you solve the error. This will prevent you from data loss and data damage situations.
Make sure that you have the recent version of the QuickBooks application. If not, then first update your QuickBooks Desktop application to its recent version.
Carefully check your firewall and anti-virus settings. If there is any restriction on the QuickBooks software, disable or un-checkmark it.
Check that your windows operating system is updated to its latest version. If not, first get updates to its current version.
Correctly configure the DNS settings.
Repair or fix the .ND and .TLG files.

Steps to Troubleshoot the QuickBooks Error H101

Given below are the steps that help in troubleshooting the QuickBooks Error H101:

Solution 1: Check your hosting services

Open the QuickBooks application on each computer.
Click on the ‘File’ menu.
Select the ‘Utilities’ tab.
If there is an option of ‘Host Multi-user’ access on the list, move to the next device. You are not required to make any changes if you see the Host Multi-user access option.
Choose the ‘Stop Host Multi-user Access’ option.
Repeat these steps on each computer.
After that, close all the programs and restart your computer after a few minutes.
Check if the issue is resolved or not.

Also Read: Fix Multi-User Issue in QuickBooks

Solution 2: Check the QuickBooks services

Press and hold the ‘Windows + R’ keys to open the ‘Run’ window.
In the search box, type ‘Services.MSc’.
Press the ‘Enter’ key.
Scroll down at the center bottom.
From the service window, click on the search box.
Type ‘QuickBooksDBXX’ service. (QuickBooks DataBase Server Manager)
Make sure that the startup process is ready to run automatically.
Select the ‘Recovery’ tab.
If the ‘Request Failed’ error comes up, go to the drop-down menu and click to restart the service.
Repeat the process for subsequent failures.
Click on the ‘Ok’ option to save the recently made changes.
After that, you are required to repeat the steps for the QBCFMonitorService.
Lastly, you need to access QuickBooks on every damaged workstation in the multi-user mode.

Solution 3: Make a new folder for your company file

First, go to Company file location.
After that, click on the ‘+’ icon to create a new folder.
Share this folder to the hosting computer.
Allow windows to enter shared company files.
It’s compulsory to copy the ‘.qbw’ file.
Paste it to your newly created folder.
Now, open your company file in multi-user mode.
Check to see if the issue is resolved or not.

Solution 4: Download, Install and run the QuickBooks File Doctor tool

To fix the minor errors that arise in the QuickBooks application, users can use the QuickBooks File Doctor tool that is launched by the Intuit Incorporation. Follow the steps to use the tool effectively:

Go to the official website of Intuit.
Find the QuickBooks File Doctor tool.
Download the tool and install it by following the prompts that are displaying on-screen.
After that, run the tool in your system.
This tool is made to solve the company files issues and network connectivity issues by scanning the entire system.
After the error resolved, shut-down your desktop.
Restart the system and check if the QuickBooks Error H101 resolved or not.

In Conclusion:

Hopefully, the above-given information is useful for you to get rid of this problem. But if you are still facing any issues with your software and need professional assistance, regarding accounting, bookkeeping & accounting software-related issues then feel free to get in touch with Certified Experts at +1-860-325-4922. The USA-based ProAdvisors will provide all sorts of assistance related to the software 24/7.