Easy Solutions to fix QBDBMgrn not running on this computer error

by Joey Williams QBS Enterprise Support

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 2: Set up Windows Updates

The procedure to set up Windows updates is:

• Go to Windows update tab from Start tab, then, choose check for updates.

• Select crucial updates and click Update Now.

• Restart the PC, then let the updates install

• Restart the computer and try reconnecting Database Manager.

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.

Solution 5: Clean Installing QuickBooks

If the above methods didn’t rectify the error, this process will certainly fix QBDBMgrn not running on this computer error. Abide by the steps below:

• Go to Control Panel, then to Programs and Features.

• Then select QuickBooks and uninstall it. Now, rename its installation folder and then reinstall it.

• The other method is to install QuickBooks Tool Hub program, and open it to choose QuickBooks clean Install tool.

• Use it to uninstall and reinstall QuickBooks in no time.

Summing Up!

This discussion traversed the multiple solutions for QBDBMgrn not running error. The issue should be fixed and the Database Server Manager should be running fine now. In case of persistence of this issue, give us a call at QuickBooks error support number i.e., 1-800-615-2347.