Quickbooks File Doctor

The Quickbooks error H303 can occur when you run the Quickbooks application in the multi-user mode. The error can occur when you need to get some additional information for the company file. You can encounter the error if you attempt to access the file present on some other system and need to carry out additional installation steps. In this article, we have discussed how you can resolve the Quickbooks error H303 in few simple steps.

Factors Leading to Quickbooks Error H303

  • The ND file is damaged.
  • You may not be able to access the company file.
  • Other than this, there are chances that the IP address of the system is not identified by the software.
  • Also, you may face an error if the hosting configuration is not correct.
  • QBCF or database server manager services are running on the system.

Quick Fixes for Quickbooks Error H303

Method 1: Use Quickbooks File Doctor Tool

Quickbooks file doctor is free to use tool that you can download from the official website. The tool is used to detect the issues automatically and resolve them. To resolve the Quickbooks Error H303, you can use the Quickbooks file doctor. Here are the steps that you need to follow to do the same.

  • To start with, you need to download the Quickbooks tool hub on the system.
  • You will then have to start the installation process by clicking on the downloaded file.
  • Follow the instructions appearing on the screen and also, agree to the terms and conditions.
  • Now, you need to open the tool on the system and then click on the company file issues option.
  • Next, choose the option to start the Quickbooks file tool. 
  • Wait for the tool to load and then you will have to for the process to complete.
  • On completion, check if you are facing the same error.

Method 2: Check Quickbooks Host Settings

There are chances that you may be facing issues because of the Quickbooks host settings. Below we have mentioned all the steps that you need to follow.

  • To start with, you will have to start the Quickbooks application on the system in the multi-user mode.
  • Next, you need to select the required company files on the system.
  • Now, you will have to click on the File option and then choose the utility option. Under this, you will have to choose the option to stop hosting multi-user mode.
  • When done, you will have to enable hosting on any of the systems. To do this, you need to open the File menu and then choose the utility option. Under this, click on the host multi-user configuration.
  • In the end, you will have to start your system again and then start the Quickbooks application on the system. 

Method 3: Modifying Firewall Settings

You may be facing network issues because of incorrect firewall settings. Follow the steps mentioned below to modify the firewall settings.

  • First, you need to open the control panel on the system and then choose the Firewall settings on the system.
  • Next, you will have to choose the option to allow a program through a firewall.
  • After this, you will have to click on the add program option and then choose Quickbooks.
  • When done, save the changes made. Start Quickbooks again on the system and then check if the error is resolved or not.

Method 4: Verify Services on the Server

The next method is to make sure that the Quickbooks processes are running on the system. For this, follow the steps mentioned below.

  • Initially, you need to choose the start option on the desktop.
  • Now, you need to open the Run window on the screen.
  • After this, in the Run window, you need to enter “services. MSC” and then press the enter key.
  • Now, you will have to look for the QuickbooksDBXX service in the list. You need to double-click on the same. Here, XX is the version of the Quickbooks that you are using.
  • Next, you will have to choose the startup type as automatic.
  • After this, you need to ensure that the status of the service is running. In case it is not running or started, you will have to choose the start option.
  • Once done, you will have to choose the recovery option.
  • Next, you will have to start service from the drop-down menu: first failure, second failure, and subsequent failure.
  • After this, click on the apply option and then click on OK.
  • You will have to perform the same steps for QBCFMonitorService.

Method 5: Modifying the Location of the Quickbooks Folder

You may also encounter the error because of the default location of the Quickbooks file. Follow the steps mentioned below to change the location of the folder.

  • To start with, you need to open the host system and then create a new folder in the system.
  • You will then have to set the windows access permissions to share the files on the system.
  • Next, you will have to copy the required qbw file and then paste the file in the new folder that you have created.
  • After this, you will have to open the company file in multi-user mode.

To Conclude

So, all the methods that we have mentioned in the article will help you to fix the Quickbooks error H303. In case you still face any issues, you can seek technical guidance. We hope that the article was helpful.

By Anurag Rathod

Anurag Rathod is an Editor of Appclonescript.com, who is passionate for app-based startup solutions and on-demand business ideas. He believes in spreading tech trends. He is an avid reader and loves thinking out of the box to promote new technologies.