qbdbmgrn not Running on this Computer? Here's What to Do

QuickBooks accounting software provides QuickBooks Database Server Manager Service that allows the user to work in a multi-user mode network, which means you can open and use a company file in more than one system at a time. A multi-user mode error gets displayed on the screen with an error message qbdbmgrn not running on this computer. The error usually gets triggered due to improper installation or the Windows firewall blocking the connection between QuickBooks and the server. You can fix the error usually by adding QBDBMgrN to the firewall port exception. However, the solutions depend on the cause of the error, so don’t be disappointed if a solution doesn’t’ work for you. This article aims to explain various causes and solutions to the error. Read the article till the end to know the solution that might suit your situation.

If you require technical assistance with the error’s troubleshooting, dial (855)-526-5749 and get immediate help from a QuickBooks Expert.

Solutions to QBDBMgrN not Running 

Update your Windows Firewall

The error may get triggered if you have recently updated QuickBooks but using an old version of the Windows firewall. You need to update the Firewall to fix the error. Follow the steps listed below to update the firewall:

1. 1.Open the Run command by pressing Windows key + R at the same time.
2. 2.Type control panel in the run window’s textbox and click OK.
3. 3.Choose system and security.
4. 4.Click Windows Firewall and then select Check for Updates under the update your firewall Settings section.
5. 5.If the updates are available, click Update Now.
6. 6.Then select Use Recommended Settings. 
7. 7.Wait for the updates to install.
8. 8.Once the updates are installed, you need to turn off your system and turn it on again.
9. 9.Finally, open QuickBooks again and check if the error is resolved.
   

Restart QuickBooks Database Server Manager Service

The Issues with the database server manager service can trigger the error. You need to restart the database server manager service to resolve the error. The steps to restart the database server manager are provided below:

1. 1.You need to press the Windows + R key together to open the run window.
2. 2.Enter services.msc in run window’s text box.
3. 3.Search QuickBooksDb28/ QuickBooksDb27/ QuickBooksDb26. (Note: 28,27, and 26 are the versions of QuickBooks Database server manager, that means 2018,2017,2016)
4. 4.Right-click the database server manager version you use in your computer and click Restart.
   

Conclusion:

This article aims to explain the solutions to the error with its causes. The solutions described above in this article are restarting the QuickBooks database server manager and updating the Windows firewall. However, if the error is still unresolved, you need to add QBDBMgrN to the firewall port exception to resolve the error. If the error still persists, diall (855)-526-5749 and get immediate help from a QuickBooks Professional.