Different approaches to resolve QuickBooks Error H505

QuickBooks error H505 happens when you try to move your company files to a computer that doesn't have the right configuration conducive for QuickBooks operation. Furthermore, if you try to access a company file that is not on your computer, you may stumble upon this error. You should read this article all the way to the end to fix QuickBooks error H505 once and for all.

Factors lead to QuickBooks error code H505

•        You are using a damaged QuickBooks Database Server Manager.

•        Using a QuickBooks Company file that is broken may also lead to this error.

•        The server and the workstations are no longer linked.

•        The firewall stops QuickBooks Desktop from working.

•        Some QuickBooks services aren't working.

•        Erroneous DNS settings.

 

Repair QuickBooks by fixing Error Code H505

Solution 1: Renaming .ND files

•        Look for the QuickBooks company file in the folder where you installed QuickBooks.

•        Next, find the file with the .ND extension and right-click on it.

•        Now, choose "Rename" and add ".old" to the end of the file name.

•        Check to see if the QuickBooks error H505 got fixed.

•         If that doesn't work, move on to the next solution.

 

Solution 2: Add QuickBooks as an Exception in the firewall.

•        Click on "Start" and then go to "Control Panel."

•        Now, go to the "Control Panel" and click on "Firewall Settings."

•        Choose "Allow a Program" in the Firewall Settings.

•        Add your version of "QuickBooks 20XX" to the list of programs that won't work, and then save the changes.

•        Start up your computer again and double-check if the error H505 is still there.

 

Solution 3: Taking help of QuickBooks Database Server Manager

•        Get the QuickBooks Tool Hub installed on your computer.

•        Open the tool and then choose the Network Issues option.

•        After that, open QuickBooks Database Server Manager.

•        Use the Browse button to choose the company file folder.

•        Pick the Start Scan after that.

•        Wait until the scan is done.

•        Once it's done, QuickBooks Database Server Manager will put your firewall back together and give you all the permissions.

•        When you're done, click the on the Close button.

 

Solution 4: Creation of '.QBW' Company File in the multi-user mode

•        Make a new folder on the host computer and give it full access rights.

•        Then make a ".QBW file in multi-user mode.

•        Check to see if all of the computers on the network can get to the company file.

•        After that, check if the error H505 is annihilated.

 

Solution 5: Inspect the Host multi-user mode settings

For workstations

•        Start up the QuickBooks program.

•        Now, choose File, followed by hitting on Utilities.

•        Select Stop hosting multi-user access to stop that workstation from letting other users use it. Follow it up by restarting the PC.

•        After you restart the computer, use the multi-user mode.

 

For server computer

•        Start QuickBooks without opening  the company file.

•        Click on the File option, then hit on Utilities.

•        Thereafter, Pick the option to Host access for multiple users.

•        Make sure that the option to Stop multi-user access is not checked.

 

Solution 6: Using QuickBooks File Doctor Tool

•        Check to see if QuickBooks is on the server.

•        After that, download the QuickBooks Tool Hub and install it on the server PC.

•        Launch the Tool Hub now.

•        From the "Company File Issues" tab, choose "QuickBooks File Doctor."

•        Choose the option "Fix both the Company File and the Network."

•        Wait for the fixing to be done. Try to open the company file again after the repair is done.

 

Summarizing, we tried to brief you with all the updated solutions for fixing QuickBooks Error H505. For technical assistance on any issue, you just need to give our QB experts a call 1 800 761 1787. We will try all the avant-garde strategies to get your technical issues fixed.