Steps to Resolve QuickBooks Database Server Manager Stopped Issue

Taking it easy, experiencing issues with QuickBooks due to an error QBDBMgrN (QuickBooks Database Server Manager). When using QuickBooks on Windows systems, many people have this issue. People frequently post in the QuickBooks support forums with inquiries like QBDBMgrN isn't running on this computer or QuickBooks Database Server Manager has stopped. These errors indicate that the QBDBMgrN service could not launch or properly open. 

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Reasons behind the error with QuickBooks database server manager

1. The settings on your computer's firewall might not be quite right, or another firewall you are using could be getting in the way. This might stop QBDBMgrN from running.
2. If the QuickBooks database manager you installed does not match the version of QuickBooks you are using, they might not get along well. This could cause the QBDBMgrN issue.
3. An error with files on your network can also mess up the QuickBooks server, making it not run as it should.

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Instant Solutions to Rectify QBDBMgrN Error

Solution 1: Turn on hosting

1. Open the File menu, then go to Utilities, and click on Host multi-user access.
2. In the window that appears, choose Yes.

Solution 2: Configure services

1. Press the Windows key + R to bring up the Run window.

2. Type services.msc, then press Enter.

3. In the services window, look for the QuickBooksDBXX service that matches your version:

• QuickBooks 2020: QuickBooksDB30
• QuickBooks 2019: QuickBooksDB29
• QuickBooks 2018: QuickBooksDB28

4. Double-click the QuickBooksDBXX service and set the Startup Type to Automatic and Service Status to Running or Started.

5. Now, navigate to the Recovery tab.

6. From the First failure drop-down, select Restart the Service. If the QuickBooksDB service stops working, this restarts it automatically. Repeat the process for a second failure and any succeeding failures.

7. Select OK to save the changes and restart your computer.

Solution 3: Change the install location

Reinstall by using the standard installation path:

1. For 32-bit systems: C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks(year)
2. For 64-bit systems: C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks (year)

Solution 4: Recreate QBDataServiceUserXX

Important: If you see an error indicating that your Windows user account doesn't have the right permissions, you should either log in as an admin on your Windows computer or get help.

1. Firstly, exit from QuickBooks.

2. Now, Press the Windows key+R to bring up the Run window and type services.msc, then press Enter.

3. Right-click on the service that matches your QuickBooks version, and pick Properties.

• For QuickBooks 2020: It is called QuickBooksDB30
• For QuickBooks 2019: Look for QuickBooksDB29
• For QuickBooks 2018: It is QuickBooksDB28

4. Go to the Log On tab and set the service to "This Account." Note: Don't choose "Local System." It might not work for everyone.

5. Time to say goodbye to something called "qbdataserviceuserXX":

• Press the Windows key and the letter R again to open the Run window.
• Type "Control Panel" and hit OK.
• Click on ‘User Accounts,’ then ‘Remove user account.’

6. Find the qbdataserviceuserXX that matches your QuickBooks version, and give it a click to Delete.

7. Open QuickBooks again. Note: If hosting was turned on, turn it off and then turn it back on. If it was not on, just switch it on.

8. When a message pops up asking if you want to run Database Server Manager, say OK.

9. Open the Database Server Manager and let it check the file. This will make a new qbdataserviceuser.

Conclusion

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