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QuickBooks Database Server Manager Stopped: Most Appropriate Resolutions


QuickBooks Database Server Manager Stopped
QuickBooks Database Server Manager Stopped

QuickBooks has many internal technical services that are absolutely necessary to function on the system in order to utilize the multi-user mode facility. One major example of such a technical service is ‘QuickBooks Database Server Manager’ (QBDBMgrN), which functions through the QBDBMgrN.exe file.

If this service can’t execute on the computer, the QB Desktop application won’t operate in multi-user mode, and an error message stating ‘QuickBooks Database Server Manager Stopped’ will come up on the screen.

This blog includes various causes behind this error message, along with precise resolutions.

If you want valid technical help regarding the ‘QuickBooks Database Server Manager Stopped’ error message, you need to dial 1-855-856-0042 to connect with our QB Professionals Team.

QB Database Server Manager Not Executing Error: What Are the Probable Reasons?

The probable reasons that can instigate ‘QB Database Server Manager Not Executing Error’ are stated below:

  • Not updating Windows Firewall can cause interference while running QuickBooks on the system, thereby evoking this error.

  • Invalid configuration files and imprecise server system settings can also trigger this problem.

Simplest Resolutions for ‘QB Database Server Manager Stopped Operating Error’

The ‘QB Database Server Manager Stopped Operating Error’ can be tackled using the resolutions discussed below:

Resolution 1: Successfully install the appropriate Windows Firewall updates to rectify this problem

  • Acquire the ‘Control Panel’ window through the tab included inside the ‘Start’ menu & you have to approach the ‘System & Security’ menu on the same window to choose the ‘Windows Firewall’ icon.

  • Inside the ‘Windows Firewall’ section of the window, you will tap the ‘Update your firewall settings’ icon, following which you must click the ‘Check for Updates’ button provided on the screen.

  • Thereafter, note the availability of all the fresh Windows Firewall updates, and you need to press the ‘Update Now’ button to acquire all the relevant updates on the computer.

  • It is necessary to mark the ‘Use Recommended Settings’ checkbox on the window, and you can thereafter download and install all the relevant Windows Firewall updates.

  • Now, the computer must be re-launched, and you will thereafter succeed in operating QB Desktop in multi-user mode very easily.

Resolution 2: Swiftly re-launch ‘QB Database Server Manager Service’ on the server system to overcome this irksome issue

  • Open the server computer fixed on the network & swiftly press the ‘Windows + R’ keys to instantly obtain the ‘Run’ window on the screen.

  • Next, you should properly type the ‘services.msc’ command inside the ‘Run’ window, following which you can tap the ‘OK’ button to run the same command.

  • Thereafter, access the newly opened ‘Services’ window & identify the ‘QuickBooksDBXX’ icon (QB Database Server Manager Version) in the list.

  • Now, right-click the ‘QuickBooksDBXX’ icon to successfully tap the ‘Restart’ button, after which you can effortlessly hit the ‘OK’ button present on the ‘Services’ window.

  • Finally, you can operate QB in multi-user mode from all workstations connected to the network.

By using both verified resolutions explained above in the correct order, you will succeed in weeding out the ‘QuickBooks Database Server Manager Stopped’ error message. For more technical help, dial 1-855-856-0042 to connect with our QB Professionals Team.


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