Troubleshooting QuickBooks Database Server
Manager Status Stopped Issue
QuickBooks Database Server Manager is an important component of
QuickBooks, especially if you want multiple users to access QuickBooks
company files over a network. It creates special Network Data (.ND) files for
each company file, which lets everyone work together at the same time.
However, you may get an error message saying, “QuickBooks Database
Server Manager status stopped,” which can block access to your company
files. This can happen due to service interruptions, configuration problems,
firewall settings, or outdated software. Knowing what causes this issue and
how to fix it is crucial for keeping everything running smoothly in a multi-user
environment. Let’s discuss it in detail.
If you need assistance in fixing the database server manager error, give
us a call at 1-855-856-0042. Our QuickBooks experts will help you
eliminate the error.
Reasons For QB Database Server Manager Status
Stopped Issue
Many reasons can trigger the QB Database Server Manager Status
stopped issue, such as:
 An issue with the QBDB server manager can trigger this issue and also
cause the error message “QBDBMGRN not running on this
computer Error“ on your computer screen.
 Firewall interruptions can also trigger this issue.
Solution To Fix QBDB Server Manager Status
Stopped Issue
After understanding the reasons why the database server manager is not
working properly, you can move to solutions. Here, we have listed
troubleshooting steps that can fix the issue.
Reinstall QuickBooks Database Server
Manager
 Press Windows Key + R:
 Access the Run dialog box.
 Now, type appwiz.cpl. Click OK.
 Right-click on QuickBooks Database Server
Manager.
 Select Uninstall/Change.
Renaming the Installation Folder:
 Open File Explorer.
 Go to the installation folder location.
 Follow this path: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit.
 Now, you can access your folder.
 Press Windows Key + R Again.
 Open the Run dialog box.
 Copy the folder location.
 Into the run dialog box, paste the Folder Location.
 Press Enter.
 Right-click on the folder.
 Then, select Rename.
 Rename the folder and add .OLD.
 When done, move to the next step.
Install QBDB Server Manager
 Close all programs on your server computer.
 Close QuickBooks.
 Locate the installer file named Setup_QuickBooks.exe.
 Double-click on Setup_QuickBooks.exe to run it.
 The QuickBooks installation wizard will launch.
 When prompted, select Custom or Network Options as the install type.
 Click Next to proceed.
 Choose the network setup.
 Select the appropriate option.
 Choose options for installing the Database Server Manager. If QuickBooks
Desktop is already installed, confirm it won’t overwrite any existing data.
 Select installation options based on your needs:
 Choose: “I’ll be using QuickBooks Desktop on this computer, AND I’ll
be storing…” for both the QuickBooks application and database server
manager.
 For only QBDB Server Manager: “I will NOT be using QuickBooks
Desktop…”
 Click the Install button.
 Wait for the installation to complete.
 It may take some time.
 After installation, launch QuickBooks.
 Check for the error.
Note: Verify your firewall and antivirus settings to confirm that QuickBooks
and the Database Server Manager have the required permissions to work on
your server computer.
Conclusion
We hope this guide has helped you resolve the “QuickBooks Database
Server Manager Status stopped” error. For further assistance, call the support
team.