Here’s a fix for QBDBMgrN not running on this computer error

QuickBooks is an advanced application used worldwide for accounting and bookkeeping. It provides robust tools and features but is not free of errors. Of the various errors that the users experience, the one most talked about is QBDBMgrN not running on this computer. The error appears when the QB Database Server Manager stops working or a third-party interference does not let it work. In this blog, we outline the different aspects of the error and a step-wise guide for its resolution.

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Reasons why QBDBMgrN keeps stopping

QuickBooks Database Server Manager is a crucial component, and QBDBMgrN is an executable process for it. The firewall installed on your computer system considers the component as a threat and blocks its network access. The component won’t be able to start or run in such a case, causing the error. The component facilitates the multi-user functionality, and thus the if QBDBMgrN keeps stopping, it restricts you to single user mode only. Reasons that can cause the error are as follows:

1. Damaged QuickBooks component can cause the error.
2. Updating the QuickBooks application with an outdated windows firewall can cause the error.
3. Incompatible windows firewall settings can also cause the error.
4. Network issues blocking the internet access can also cause the error.

How to fix the QBDBMgrN not running on this computer issue

You can fix the QBDBMgrN not running on this computer issue easily by excluding the database manager service from firewall. The steps are as follows:

Method 1 :Configure The Firewall Inbound and outbound Rules

1. Open the ‘run’ command on your computer through the ‘Start’ menu.
2. Enter “Windows Firewall” and hit the ‘Enter’ key.
3. Find the program from the list and double-click on it.
4. Right-click on ‘Inbound Rules,’ select ‘Advanced Settings,’ and select ‘New Rule.’
5. Go to the ‘Programs’ section, click ‘Next,’ and then ‘This Program Path.’
6. Exclude the QBDBMgrN.exe file from here and then press ‘Next.’
7. Select ‘Allow the connection,’ and press ‘Next.’
8. Mark all boxes as checked, name the rule and press the ‘Finish’ button.
9. Restart your computer after the process and start the work again.

Method 2: Restart the QuickBooksDBXX Service

• Start with Pressing Windows + R key simultaneously.
• Once the Run window prompt, type Services.msc in the text field, then hit Enter.
• Wait Until the services.msc window will appear, scroll down till you don't locate QuickBooksDB28, QuickBooksDB29, QuickBooksDB30, i.e., QuickBooksDB30 is for QuickBooks Desktop 2020.
• Right-click on the appropriate Service Like if you have QBD 2018, you must find QuickBooksDB28, then after, Click on Restart.
• Wait until the database server does not restart and check again error is resolved or continue.

Through this article, we discussed the aspects of QBDBMgrN not running on this computer error. We also observed the various methods for troubleshooting the error. If you are facing the issue and could not resolve the issue through general methods, contact us at our Toll free helpline number 844-932-1139. We have a team of experienced and certified QuickBooks experts who will help you get rid of the error.