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Are you having trouble with the QuickBooks H202 error causing you trouble especially if you're using Windows server 2012 Essentials R2? It's one of the most significant problems faced by QuickBooks users in recent years. This error is quite irritating for users of the QuickBooks. The error code appears on the screen, with an error message that reads:

Error code: H202 This company file is on another computer, and QuickBooks needs some help connecting”. 

This is basically a sign that the user cannot access the company's files for QuickBooks error code H202 issue. If you're also experiencing this error, ensure that you follow this blog post until the conclusion.

Steps to fix H202 in case of Windows server 2012 essentials R2

The reasons for this particular error cannot be identified, however the following steps can be followed to rid of the problem.

Step 1: Check your server version

Check the server version you are using, and make sure that these steps are correct for you.

  • Start the Start menu for Windows on your server PC.
  • Enter “Settings” into the search bar and then open settings.
  • Select Systems, then About.

Step 2: Check the integrity of QuickBooks hosting and rebuild QuickBooks hosting

Did you check your hosting? This solution can help you fix the H202 error on QuickBooks desktop.

First step is to launch QuickBooks on the server hosting it and then select “File” along with “Utilities” on the drop-down menu.

  • Once you have done that, look over the listing of “Host Multi-User” computers to see if this computer is hosting the file. This is the moment to switch to the next one. It is important to remember that your desktop needs to be altered.
  • Select “Stop Host Multi-User Account” when the option is available.
  • To verify that the company's company file has to be closed, select “Yes.”

This post will end at the top, as we are hoping that the tips and tricks shared in the previous paragraphs can be of assistance in removing this error in QuickBooks H202 when you are using Windows Server 2012 Essentials R2.

For any additional details, you can reach out to our QuickBooks technical support for enterprises team by calling our toll-free phone number 1-800-761-1787. Our expert technicians and certified professionals will be more than happy to assist any issues you may have.