Try This If QuickBooks Database Server
Manager Status Stopped
QBDBMgrN facilitates a multi-user environment. It allows multiple users to access the company
files stored on a server at the same time. If it is not working properly, you can use QuickBooks
only in single-user mode. When you try to switch to the multi-user mode, you will get an error
such as “QuickBooks Database Server Manager status stopped.”
Resolving the error on your own sometimes leads to major data loss, that's why it is
advisable to take help from a professional. To contact our certified QB team,
dial 1.855.856.0042.
Why is QB Database Server Manager Status Stopped?
The mentioned factors can cause the Database Server Manager to stop working properly.
 Firewall interference might cause the following error: ‘QBDBMgrN not running on this
computer.’
 Corrupted Installation or other issues with QuickBooks Database Server Manager can trigger
the error.
Solution to Fix the Database Server Manager Status Stopped Error
Now that you have identified the cause, let’s discuss the solutions to fix this issue.
Reinstall QuickBooks Database Server Manager
 Press Windows Key + R:
 This opens the Run dialog box.
 Type appwiz. cpl and Click OK.
 Right-click on QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
 Select Uninstall/Change.
Rename the Installation Folder:
 Open File Explorer.
 Go to the installation folder location. You can follow this path to get the
folder: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit.
 Press Windows Key + R Again.
 Open the Run dialog box.
 Now, Copy and Paste the Folder Location into the Run dialog box.
 Press Enter.
 Right-click on the folder. Then, select Rename.
 Rename the folder and add .OLD.
 When done, move to the next step.
Reinstall QuickBooks Database Server Manager
 Make sure all programs, including QuickBooks, are closed on your
server computer.
 Locate the installer file named Setup_QuickBooks.exe (this file can be
found on your QuickBooks installation media or downloaded from
Intuit's website).
 Double-click on Setup_QuickBooks.exe to run it.
 The QuickBooks installation wizard will launch.
 Hit on Custom or Network Options when prompted to select an install
type.
 Click Next to proceed.
 Now, you need to choose Network Setup.
 Select the appropriate option.
 Be sure to choose the options that install the Database Server Manager.
If the QuickBooks Desktop application is already installed, ensure it
won’t overwrite any existing company data.
 Select Installation Options depending on your needs; below are two
options you will get on your screen:
 If you want both QuickBooks Desktop and Database Server Manager
on your server computer, choose I'll be using QuickBooks Desktop
on this computer, AND I'll be storing...
 If you only want Database Server Manager, choose I will NOT be using
 QuickBooks Desktop...
 Click on the Install button.
 Installation may take some time to complete.
 After the installation is complete, launch QuickBooks and verify if the
 Database Server Manager is running without issues.
 Check your firewall and antivirus permissions to ensure that QuickBooks
and the Database Server Manager have the necessary permissions to run
on your server computer.
Conclusion
We hope this guide helped you in fixing QuickBooks Database Server
Manager Status stopped error and now you are able to work with in
QuickBooks with multiuser setup efficiently. If you still getting the error, we
are just a call away. Dial 1.855.856.0042 and get professional assistance.