Get “QBDBMgrN Not Running On This Computer” Resolved

“QBDBMgrN not running on this computer” is a perplexing technical issue that takes place when users work in multi-user mode. QBDBMgrN is a function in the program that enables multiple users to access the company records stored on the server. However, when the QBDBMgrN service gets disabled, you may not be able to open your financial records on the network. Several other reasons such as a damaged network data file, or outdated QuickBooks Database Manager can also promote this error in QuickBooks we will troubleshoot in this post.

What are the possible causes that can promote the “QuickBooks 2019 server not running” issue?

When QuickBooks fails to communicate with the server due to Firewall prevention, it fails to open the company file. Some other reasons behind QBDBMgrN error in QuickBooks are listed below:

• Improperly configured Windows Firewall 

• When you have not updated your QuickBooks Database Manager to the latest release available

• Improperly installed QBDBMgrN service can also give rise to the annoying technical error while accessing the company file over the network

• Possible damage in the network data file that is a configuration file in QuickBooks for accessing the data file over the network

How to troubleshoot “QuickBooks database server manager won't start” error message? 

Solution 1: Reinstall Your QuickBooks Desktop Application

Make use of QuickBooks Clean Install tool to reinstall the inappropriately installed QuickBooks application. To get it done: 

• Uninstall your QuickBooks application in the first place

• Download and run QuickBooks Clean Install tool

• Rename QuickBooks Desktop installation folders manually

• Now reinstall QuickBooks software to finish the task 

Solution 2: Restart QuickBooks Database Server Manager

If the error “QBDBMgrN not running on this computer server” persists, then you need to check if the QuickBooks Database Server Manager is enabled or not 

• Press Windows + R keys simultaneously on your keyboard and type services.msc in the Run box then click Enter

• Now scroll down to find the QuickBooksDBXX service

• Once found, right-click on the service and click Restart option

Solution 3: 

• On getting the error message again, repair the current version of your QuickBooks Desktop:

• Open the Run box by pressing Windows+R and type “cpl” inside the box

• Click Enter and locate QuickBooks when the list of program opens

• Double-click QuickBooks icon and select Uninstall/Change

• Now perform the steps in the given order – Continue > Next > Repair > Next

• When the repair process completed, click Finish

Following the steps mentioned in this post can help you to resolve the “QBDBMgrN not running on this computer” issue. For more posts on various technical issues in the QuickBooks application, stay in touch with us.