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Why, all of a Sudden, My QuickBooks Database Server Manager Stopped?


QuickBooks Database Server Manager Stopped
QuickBooks Database Server Manager Stopped

QuickBooks Database Server Manager is a feature that comes integrated with the application. It grants access to users to open the same company file on several workstations at the same time. Isn’t it so convenient? All you need to maintain is uninterrupted connectivity between your server system & and the workstations where all the QBDBMgrN is properly installed. However, there are several factors that at one point might provoke an error & instantly, the QuickBooks Database Server Manager stopped working.

The most prevalent factor that comes to mind is mistakenly disabling your multi-user access on the workstations. Moreover, when you frequently modify the Windows firewall settings & you may have entered the wrong port numbers in the network. If you are desperately willing to eliminate the issues, then don’t skip this blog & read it till the end.

Does your QuickBooks Database Server Manager stopped? Is it bothering you & made you stand in a tough spot? Call at 1.855.738.2784 & get all the valid answers you are searching for.

Factors Affecting the QuickBooks Database Manager Not Running Error

The following are the prime reasons that might be provoking the QBDBMGRN keeps stopping issue.

  • When the Windows firewall stops your QB program from getting access to the Internet, that triggers the db32 service not to activate.

  • If the firewall settings are poorly configured or are not compatible with the QB application.

  • If you have not updated the service for the QB Database Server Manager.

  • A third-party application is blocking the service & resulting in QBDBMGRN not running on this computer 2023 error.

  • In case you have not installed the QB Database Server Manager correctly.

  • When there is damage to the .ND file.

  • If the TLG (transaction log file) files are not synchronized.

  • When the network path is damaged, the server.

  • If the hosting settings are disabled for the multi-user mode.

  • In case you mistakenly disable the database service in QB.

Trying to Restart the QuickBooks Database Server Manager Failed to Start

The following are the two troubleshooting solutions that might prove to be constructive in rectifying the issues interfering with the Database Server Manager service.

Solution 1: Turn off the single-user hosting

  • Firstly, launch your QB application on the workstation.

  • Then, in QB, choose the File tab & click on the Utilities under the tab.

  • Now, check if the option for Host Multi-User Access is there. If you see this option, it means you have not enabled multi-user hosting.

  • Post that, click on the option to enable Multi-User Access for the workstations.

  • Now, if the “Stop Hosting Multi-User Access” option is available, that means that settings have been rightly configured.

  • Repeat the above steps for the other workstations.

Solution 2: Reconfiguring the QuickBooks database server manager services

  • At first, hit the Windows & R keys together to launch the run dialogue box.

  • Then, type in services.msc in the search bar & hit Enter.

  • Or you can type the services.msc in the Start tab.

  • Now, in the services window, locate the service for the QB version you are currently using:

  • For QB 2020: QuickBooksDB30

  • For QB 2019: QuickBooksDB29

  • For QB 2018: QuickBooksDB28

  • Then, choose & double-click on the right service.

  • Afterward, choose the Startup Type to Automatic.

  • And change the Service Status to Running or Started.

  • Now, click on the Recovery tab & the drop-down of the First Failure and choose the option for Restart the Service.

  • The above action will automatically restart your QuickBooksDB service in case it fails.

  • Also, repeat the steps for the Second failure too.

  • Click on OK & reboot the system.

Wrapping Up!!

We tried to address all the potential factors causing the QuickBooks Database Server Manager stopped the issue. With the implementation of the troubleshooting methods, you can restart the service. If in case the methods do not prove to be efficient or challenging to understand, call at 1.855.738.2784. Talk to the experienced technical team.

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