QuickBooks has different “services” operating in the background while the user is performing tasks on it. These services are very important and any issue in them can transpire into some major errors. One such service is QuickBooks Database Manager is “ QBDBMgrN ”. Any error in this service can immediately trigger the error messages “ QBDBMgrN not running on this computer ” or “QuickBooks Database Server Manager Stopped”. To get rid of this error, abide by the instructions laid out in this article.
Causes behind QBDBMGRN not running on this computer error
While it is obvious that there must be some issue in QBDBMGRN service which transpires into this error, this issue can be caused due to the following:
- Incorrect Firewall blacklisting the service.
- QB Database manager not updated
- QuickBooks Database Server Manager was not set properly.
- QuickBooks ND files being damaged.
- Poor internet connection
Solutions for QBDBMgrN not running on this Computer error
Go through the troubleshooting guidelines below to get this error rectified at the earliest to get QuickBooks Database Manager up and running again.
Solution 1: Restart QuickBooks Database Server Manager Service
Restarting the QBDBMgrn service can resolve this issue in some cases. The steps are:
- Press Windows and R keys. This will result in Run window.
- There, type in Services.msc, then go with Ok tab.
- Choose the service QuickBooksDBxx and restart it.
- Now, run QB and try the multi-user mode operation again.
Solution 3: Including QBDBMgrN Service as a firewall exception
As already discussed in the “causes”, the issues with this service could be due to the Firewall blacklisting the service. So, add this service in exception list in the Firewall. Add “ QBDBMgrN.exe ” in the exception list in the Advanced Firewall settings, then save the changes and restart QuickBooks.
Solution 4: Repairing QuickBooks
Repairing QuickBooks desktop has fixed QBDBMgrn not running on this computer error in many cases. The steps are:
- From Start tab, open Control Panel.
- Then, go to programs and features, then opt QuickBooks, and right-click on it to choose Repair.
- Choose Next and wait for repair to finalize.
- Now, run QB and run the Database Server manager.
