QuickBooks Error H505 arises when users switch from the single to the multi-user mode. Sometimes incorrect host settings can lead to a fault in the program. One way to fix it is mentioned below -
Move to the folder that holds your company file. Click right on the file and Copy.
Go to your desktop screen. Click right and select New Folder.
Open the folder, right-click and Paste.
Close the folder, right-click on it and tap on Properties.
Move the cursor to the Share section, choose Advanced Settings.
Tick the “Share this Folder” box and hit the Permissions button.
When you see the Everyone section, tick the Full Control box.
Hit Apply, then OK.
Access the company file to check if the issue has been resolved.
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Methods to fix QuickBooks Error Code H505
We will go through a bunch of methods for fixing QuickBooks Error code H505. There are several of them as it will ensure that the error is completely fixed. So, make sure that you follow through with all the methods in an orderly fashion:
Method #1: By using the QuickBooks File Doctor Tool
For this, you will first have to check that the QB desktop is installed on your server computer and you have the access to the network.
Once confirmed, Download QuickBooks File Doctor Tool and run the program on the server. QuickBooks file doctor can fix the multi-user error and will free up the H-series errors completely (including error code H505).
Method #2: Create a New folder for the company file and discuss it by enabling access to the company file
Start with creating a new folder in the hosting computer.
Once the folder is created, ensure that the windows can get entry permissions to the company files.
Now you will have to copy the .qbw file into the new folder.
At last, go into multi-user mode and open the company file to complete the process.
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