Learn to Edit the Window Hosts File with QuickBooks Customer Care USA

This error is quite a common error like QuickBooks error H202 or other multi-user errors which usually occurs when you are trying to open QuickBooks Desktop through a network by editing the Windows hosts file.

Obviously when you encountered error you must try to resolve this. You can resolve this error using following methods:

You require Administrator access to the server and any of the computers which is connected to the server. You may jot down all necessary information somewhere which you will need at the time of accessing forth the error. If you are not able to access any information you can simply make a call at QuickBooks Customer Care USA.

Method 1: Search for the IP address and computer name of the server and workstation

Follow these steps for the server and any computer or workstation which is connected to the server.

• On the server, continue holding Windows + R to open the Run window.
• Enter cmd and press Enter to open a Command Prompt window.
• Type ipconfig /all and hold Enter.
• Mark the Host Name which is also known as computer name and the IP Address which will either be IP Address or IP Address v4.
• You can repeat steps 1-4 if you are connected with any additional computer connected to the server.

If still facing issue, dial QuickBooks Customer Care USA.

Step 2: Edit the Windows hosts file

Hosts files deal with STATIC IP addresses. If the network is using DYNAMIC addressing, this could cause problems if the server is rebooted & obtains a different IP address then configured in the HOSTS file. The Windows server should be configured to maintain the same address for the network at all times.

• Click on cross sign to Close QuickBooks.
• On the Server, choose the Start menu and then click on to Computer.
• Then prefer for either of the following:

• C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\Etc
• C:\Windows\Syswow64\Drivers\Etc

• Double-click on the specified hosts file.
• Select Notepad if you are asked to choose a program to open with.
• Type the IP address followed by Computer Name.

1. The Server will contain workstation IP and computer name while Workstation will manage Server IP and name of the computer.

2. While you are entering this information, use the Tab key rather than the space bar to break down the IP address and computer name. 

• Once you are over with method 1 and method 2 you can now open QuickBooks in multi-user mode.

 Hence, you are now free to resolve any issue in QuickBooks accounting software. To make it easy to access accounting you are put forward to merge all helping hands with QuickBooks Customer care USA @ 1-800-731-1629. You can also drop us a mail at support@qbooks247.com. Our experts are always available all round the clock to help you out.