Without internet access QuickBooks Desktop is just a program full of errors, and one such error that appears when the Windows firewall blocks QuickBooks from accessing the internet is the “QBDBMgrN not running on this computer” error. QBDBMgrN stands for QuickBooks database server manager and it is a crucial component that plays an important role in running QuickBooks in multi-user mode. So this error comes under the multi-user mode errors of QuickBooks. if you are also struggling to get rid of errors while accessing the company file in multi-user mode with the “QBDBMgrN not running on this computer” error message on your screen, then this article is for you. In this article, we are going to list down the most effective method to resolve errors that prevent the QuickBooks database server manager from running on your system. For complete and step-by-step instructions read out the entire article until the end.

If you have already tried all the troubleshooting instructions found on the QuickBooks community and still not able to get rid of the database server manager not running error, then the best you can do is to contact QuickBooks support at QuickBooks Desktop 1.855.738.2784.

Top Solution to Resolve Errors Running QuickBooks Database Server Manager

Before following the troubleshooting instructions listed below make sure to run QuickBooks File Doctor and repair the damage in the company file and the network if there are any. You also need to take a backup of your company file so in case something goes badly awry you can restore the company file from the backup file.

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Configure Windows Firewall and Set Multi-User Hosting on the Server

1. First, open QuickBooks on the server computer and ensure it is running in multi-user mode.
2. Now you also need to ensure that no other computer in the network is running in multi-user mode i.e. hosting the company file.
3. Click the Windows Start button and select Control Panel.
4. Windows 10 Users can directly reach Firewall Settings by searching Firewall from the Cortana search box.
5. Now open the Firewall settings and create a new inbound rule.
6. Add QuickBooks and related services and processes to the rule and create a new outbound rule with the same settings.
7. Save the settings and run QuickBooks database server manager.
8. Scan your company file that is saved on the server and try to access the company file after that.

In case, if the solution listed able does not resolve the QBDBMgrN not running on this computer error, then you must reach QuickBooks support for advanced troubleshooting guidance at the QuickBooks helpline number.

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