Here’s What to Do if qbdbmgrn not running on this Computer

QuickBooks uses the Database server manager service to access company files from the network. Database server manager allows you to open a company file in multi-user mode, which means multiple users can access a particular company file from different computers. QuickBooks has many benefits, but a slight drawback is the errors that sometimes get triggered unexpectedly. For example, suppose the error message “qbdbmgrn not running on this computer" appears on your computer window. In that case, it means your database server manager is not working, and you will not be able to access any company file in the multi-user mode. The QuickBooks multi-user error can get triggered due to various reasons. If you are stuck with a multi-user error and don’t know how to fix it, this article is for you. The information provided below explains the causes and the solutions to the QuickBooks multi-user error. Read the complete article to know more. 

If you are unable to fix the error by yourself and need help with the troubleshooting, dial 844-932-1139 and get in touch with a QuickBooks Professional.

What does QBDBMgrN keep stopping?

The multi-user error is usually triggered due to one major factor; however, few minor factors related to your computer can trigger the error as well. The list of causes that trigger the multi-user error is given below: 

• Outdated Windows firewall. 
• Firewall blocking the connection between QuickBooks and server.
• Outdated Windows software. 

Conclusion:

Any error is most commonly triggered due to incompatibility between the outdated and the updated software. If you know the cause of the error, you can easily implement the appropriate solution accordingly, and If you don’t know the cause, you can use the hit and trial method to fix the error.

Solutions to Fix QuickBooks Multi-User Error

The error can get triggered if your Windows software is outdated. You need to make sure you have updated your Windows software to the latest released version. Other solutions to the error are listed below:

Update Firewall

Outdated Windows firewall is the most common cause of several errors. You need to update your firewall to fix the error. The steps to update the firewall are listed below:

• Open the Run window by pressing the Windows + R key. 
• Enter the control panel in the text box and click OK.
• Choose system and security 
• Click Windows firewall and then select check for updates. 
• Select Update Now if the update is available. 
• Then click Use recommended settings. 
• After the update is installed, turn off the computer and turn it back on again.

Restart QuickBooks database Server Manager service

If the solution above didn’t fix the error, restart your QuickBooks Database server Manager Service. Follow the steps below to restart the service: 

• Select the Windows Start menu and type run on the search box.
• In the run window, enter Services.msc in the text box, then press Enter.
• Search your version of the QuickBooks database service from the list.
• Right-click the QuickBooks Database server manager service from the list and select the Restart option.

Conclusion:

This article aims to explain the causes and the solutions to why QBDBMgrN Not Running On This Computer. The solutions described above include restarting the QuickBooks Database server manager service and updating the firewall. If the error is still not resolved, you can add a firewall port exception for QuickBooks to help fix the error. If you have any questions related to this article or the QuickBooks errors, dial 844-932-1139 to get answers from a QuickBooks Expert.