QuickBooks database server manager stopped? Here's What to Do
QuickBooks is a user-friendly and effective application yet not completely error-free. You can store your company’s financial records in the QuickBooks company file. The application allows you to work on a company file in multi-user network mode. The multi-user mode enables the users to open and edit a company file in two workstations at the same time. However, you may encounter a multi-user mode error if QuickBooks Database Server Manager stopped. A multi-user error can get triggered due to several reasons, such as corrupted installation or issues with the QuickBooks Database Server Manager. You need to rename the installation files or repair the database server manager to fix the error. The solutions depend on the causes of the error, so search for a solution accordingly. You will find a list of solutions with the causes of the error below in this article. Read the complete article to know more about the error.
If you need any technical assistance for the error’s troubleshooting, dial (855)-526-5749 and get immediate help from a QuickBooks expert.
What to do when QBDBMgrN keeps stopping?
Repair QuickBooks Database Server Manager
Issues with the database server manager can trigger the error. Repairing QuickBooks Database Server Manager is the most effective way to fix the error. The steps to repair the server manager are given below:
- Open the Run window by pressing Windows key + R.
- Enter appwiz.cpl in the textbox.
- Choose QuickBooks Database Server Manager from the list of applications.
- Select uninstall/change.
- Then click continue and select the Next button.
- After that, select Repair and click the Next button.
- Once the repair is complete, click Finish.
Rename the Installation Folder
The error can get triggered due to issues with the installation folder. You can rename the installation folder to resolve the error. Follow the steps given below to rename the installation folder:
- Copy the path of the folder in which the installation file is saved. (The path is usually- C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit.)
- Open the Run window and paste the copied path in the text box.
- Press the enter key on the keyboard.
- Right-click the installation file folder and then select Rename.
- You can add .old at the end to change the name and then click enter.
Reinstall QuickBooks Database Server Manager
If the previous solutions didn’t work for you, then reinstall the database server manager. The steps to reinstall QuickBooks Database Server Manager are given below:
- First, you need to close all the windows currently open on your system.
- Next, you need to open the Setup_QuickBooks.exe file and complete the installation process.
- Then click Custom or Network Options in the install type section and select the Next button.
- After that, you need to choose if you want to install only the database server manager or QuickBooks with the Database server manager.
- Choose I’ll be using QuickBooks Desktop on this computer, and I’ll be storing... if you want to download QuickBooks with the database server system.
- Choose I will not be using QuickBooks Desktop... if you want to download, just database server manager.
- Finally, select Install.
Conclusion:
The information given above in this article explains the solutions to the error with the causes. The most effective solutions include repairing QuickBooks Database Server Manager, renaming the installation folder, and reinstalling the database server manager. If the error is not resolved yet, issues with the Windows firewall might be causing the error. You need to configure the Windows firewall to fix the multi-user mode error. If the error still persists, dial (855)-526-5749 and get help from a QuickBooks Professional.
