
QBDBMgrN (QuickBooks Database Server Manager) is a service used to run QuickBooks. It’s a utility developed by Intuit Corporation to allow multiple users to access the company file and data stored on the server at the same time. If QBDMgrN is not running on your computer or is disabled, you will only be able to use QuickBooks in single-user mode.
You will not be able to switch to multi-user mode and doing so will cause “QBDMgrN not running on this computer” or some other error. They may as well be other causes of this error. Let’s discuss the most common conditions that trigger QBDBMgrN not running error and its solution.
Common causes of QBDBMgrN not running error
- Your Windows Firewall isn’t updated and therefore cannot detect QDBMgrN service.
- Your QuickBooks Desktop isn’t updated to the latest release.
- The QBDBMgrN.exe folder is damaged or deleted.
- The hosting mode is turned off.
- QuickBooks multi-user isn’t set up properly for some users.
- The database server manager needed to use the QuickBooks program in multi-user mode is not updated or installed appropriately.
How to fix the “QBDBMgrN not running on this computer” error?
Checkout these solutions in order to resolve the QBDBMGRN not running on this computer server problem.
Solution 1: Restart your computer
Just restarting your computer may often fix many software-related issues, including QBDBMgrN not running error. You are good to go if you are able to resume your work. If not, move on to the next step.
Solution 2: Update Windows Firewall
- Press Windows and keys to open the Run command.
- Type Control Panel and press OK.
- Go to the System and Security option.
- Select Windows Firewall and then click Update Your Firewall Settings.
- Click on Check for Updates.
- Click Update Now (if update(s) are available).
- Reboot your computer and open QuickBooks.
Solution 3: Restart QuickBooks Database Service Manager Service
- Open Run command dialogue box.
- Type MSC and press OK.
- Find QuickBooks Database Server Manager (named as QuickBooksDB28, QuickBooksDB27 or QuickBooksDB26).
- Right-click on Service and open your QuickBooks Desktop.
Solution 4: Exclude QuickBooks Database Server Manager from Firewall settings
- Open Windows Firewall and double-click List of Programs.
- Click on Advanced settings and then right-click on inbound rules.
- Select New Rule from the list.
- Click Next under the Program tab and select the Program Path option.
- Exclude QBDBMgrN.exe file.
- Select the file location and then press Next.
- Choose Allow the Connection tab press Continue.
- Give a name to the Rules and press Finish.
- Restart your computer and resume your work.
Solution 5: Repair QuickBooks Desktop
- Open Run command dialog box (Windows +R).
- Type appwiz.cpl in the search box and press OK.
- Find QuickBooks in the Installer program list.
- Select QuickBooks and click Uninstall/Change.
- Press Continue and then Next.
- Select Repair and then Next.
- Allow the repairing process to complete.
- Click Fining and restart your computer.
Solution 6: Reinstall QuickBooks using Clean Install
Before performing this step, make sure you note down your product key and license number
- Uninstall QuickBooks
- Download and Install QuickBooks Tool Hub
- Run Clean Install Tool in QuickBooks Tool Hub
- Reinstall QuickBooks
We have tried to include some of the most proven solutions for “QBDBMgrN not running on this computer error” and hope that you find it helpful. In case the error persists or reappears – you can speak to our QuickBooks enterprise technical support and certified experts at 1-800-761-1787.