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Socket error #10060

Unable to download the new index file

Updated over a month ago

For HandiSoft desktop users, when attempting to download a new index file, if you are receiving either of the following errors:

  • 'Unable to download the new index file: Socket Error #10060. Connection timed out'

  • 'Unable to download the new index file: Read time out.'

  • 'Unable to download the new index file: HTTP/1.1 500 Internal Server Error'

  1. Open File Explorer, then navigate to the HSoft folder.

  2. Locate the hs2X.ind file, then rename it to hs2X.indOLD (*X repress the year, i.e. hs25.ind).

  3. Open your HandiSoft program again, and you will be prompted to download a new index file.

  4. Choose Download, then click OK.

  5. Enter your Client Reference Code and 5-digit Customer Identification Number, then click OK to proceed with the download.

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