While you manage financial operations in QuickBooks, it is essential that users can access and modify the company files. If you wish to host your QB company file on your system, you must switch to multi-user mode to connect to multiple computers on the network; otherwise, you may face the QuickBooks unable to host company file problem. There are times when you are trying to host your company file and encounter QuickBooks error code 80070057. There can be several reasons for this problem. This blog provides an explanatory guide to the causes and troubleshooting methods for this issue.

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Potential Culprits: Why is QuickBooks Unable to Host Company File

In scenarios where you are unable to access or host your company file, here are the reasons:

  1. You are accessing your company file using an incorrect method, such as opening it directly rather than through QBDT.
  2. When you are opening the company file in a different location.
  3. If Bit Defender antivirus is blocking access to ports, it is preventing QuickBooks from accessing the internet.
  4. When the Windows firewall is blocking you from performing QB operations.
  5. You have not installed the QuickBooks Desktop application properly.
  6. The company file is stored on an external storage.

Now, let’s move ahead with the troubleshooting methods that will help you overcome this issue in your company file.

Troubleshooting Methods When You Are Unable to Host the Company File

After learning the potential culprits of why you are unable to host the company file, let’s now understand how you can fix it:

Method 1: Create an Exception for QB in BitDefender

When you have BitDefender installed in your system, ensure that it is not scanning the QuickBooks files and folder:

  1. Access the BitDefender application on your system.
  2. Under the Dashboard, go to the Antivirus section.
  3. Tap on the Custom Level and select the Exclude Path from Scan.
  4. After that, tap New Item, then choose the company file on your system.

These steps will create an exception for QB in BitDefender.

Method 2: Access the Company File Accurately

Try opening the company file correctly in QuickBooks Desktop.

  1. Access the QBDT in your system.
  2. Select the company file to access it.
  3. Locate the company file in the QuickBooks folder.
  4. Tap on OK.

The steps mentioned above will help you open the company file correctly.

Method 3: Get the Latest Version for QuickBooks Desktop

Get to the latest version of the QuickBooks application if you are unable to host your company file in your system by following the steps below:

  1. Open the QBDT application on your system.
  2. Go to the Help tab.
  3. Click on Update the QuickBooks Desktop.
  4. Tap on the Reset Update option to erase the earlier versions.
  5. Then, click on the Get Updates option to get the latest update.

Once the update process is complete, restart the application and check whether the company file issue still occurs.

Conclusion

This blog will help you understand why QuickBooks unable to host company file. We have discussed the reasons behind this error. Moreover, we have provided troubleshooting methods to help you resolve this issue. If you are still unable to access or host the company file, feel free to contact our experts at 1.855.738.2784.

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