There are various types of H-series errors that prompt in QuickBooks, and most of these are related to the network issues that occur when you attempt to access the QB company file stored on the server. Whenever QuickBooks faces issues in connecting with the server, it shows an H-series error on the screen. QuickBooks Error H505 is triggered when QuickBooks on the user's computer is unable to connect with the other computer in the network that is hosting the QB company file. In this article, we shall provide you with some of the easiest solutions that will help you to rectify this issue immediately.

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Quick Solutions to Troubleshoot QuickBooks Error H505

You can implement the following solutions carefully to rectify QuickBooks Error Code H505.

Solution 1: Configure the Windows Firewall Settings to Resolve the Error 

With the help of Windows Firewall, you can control inbound and outbound network traffic, specify allowed or blocked programs, and set rules based on ports, protocols, and IP addresses. 

• First, press Windows + R and type Control Panel, then hit Enter and search Windows Firewall.

• Now tap on the Allow an app through the Windows Firewall option.

• Now hit the Change Settings, then check -mark the box under the Public list for the QuickBooks application.

• In case you don't find QuickBooks in the list, then press Allow another app option and browse QuickBooks.

• Tap on OK and then choose the Public option for the application.

• Finally, hit OK and try to open the company file again on the workstation, and check if you are still getting Error H505.

Solution 2: Update QuickBooks Desktop to the Latest Release to Eliminate the Error 

By Updating the QuickBooks application, the user can fix minor bugs and glitches, and presents the users with an upgraded version. 

• First, launch QuickBooks Desktop, and from under the Help tab, select About QuickBooks.

• Now from the Update QuickBooks window, click the Update Now button.

• Further, ensure to check-mark the New Features, Maintenance Releases, and Reset Updates checkboxes.

• Click the Get Update button, then restart QuickBooks, and if prompted to Install Updates, then click Install Now.

• Once the updates are installed, restart your computer and attempt to access the company file again.

Solution 3: Create a New Company File Folder to Tackle the error 

Changing the location of the QuickBooks company file to a different one can help fix the error code H505 in the software.

• First, head to the company file folder on the computer that is hosting the company file.

• Now make a new folder on your desktop and paste the company file into it.

• Right-click the folder, select Properties, and under the Share tab, select Advanced Sharing.

• Now check-mark Share This Folder checkbox and click the Permissions.

• Further, choose the Full Control checkbox for Everyone Group and click Apply and OK.

• Finally, hit Apply and OK once again, and now try to open the company file again from the workstation.

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