How To Fix QBDBMGRN Stopped Working Error

Database Server Manager is the most important thing in the QuickBooks software. It does what its name says managing the database server manager of QuickBooks. If you encounter any glitches while working on your QuickBooks account then no issues can happen sometimes. 

There are some reasons behind it especially when the QBDBMGRN stopped working. You have to identify the root cause of the error in your system then you have to go with the solution. 

This strategy will resolve the error “QBDBMGRN Stopped Working” you are facing in your QuickBooks account. In this article, you get to know what error message will be displayed on your screen, what are the main reasons, and what are the solutions. The solutions are differentiated as per the Windows versions. So you have to go with the solution according to the reason and the Windows version you are using.

What error message do you get when the QBDBMGRN Stopped working?

The error message is mainly displayed on the screen as:

“QBDBMGRN stopped working”

Or

“QBDBMGRN not running”

Note:- Make sure that before accessing the company file on any other computers via the network repair the network problem.

You should check the service of QuickBooks Database Manager; if the status of the service is disabled then you have to start the service by making it enabled. 

What are the reasons behind the QBDBMGRN Stopped Working error?

The QBDBMGRN stopped working error mainly happens due to multi mode as it won’t allow you to work in a multi-user mode. Another main reason is the internet connection is unable to connect with QuickBooks.

Some other reasons are listed here:

1. The installation of QuickBooks Database Server Manager was done improperly.
2. The Internet browser configuration was not set correctly.
3. Check the preferences of the software in your system.
4. Antivirus or Firewall can also cause issues by blocking QuickBooks connection.
5. There are some errors in network files.
6. The firewall configuration is not set for QuickBooks software.
7. QuickBooks Database Server Manager is outdated.

What are the symptoms that you get before causing the error?

The list of symptoms is mentioned here:

1. Windows OS is not responding properly.
2. QuickBooks is not responding properly.
3. Unable to open the files in QuickBooks account.
4. QuickBooks is working slowly.
5. The Windows system froze while working.
6. Mouse and keyboard input is responding slowly.

What are the after-effects of QuickBooks QBDBMGRN not running error?

When you encounter the error QBDBMGRN stopped working on this computer then it causes some after-effects. These side effects are as follows:-

1. You are not able to use the QBW file
2. Facing some issues with the .ND file
3. Installation of the firewall is not done properly
4. Not able to connect to the internet
5. The update of the QuickBooks database server has failed
6. The problem is caused when trying to work in multi-user mode.

Solutions to fix the QBDBMGRN not running error

The solutions are mentioned here according to the QuickBooks Versions or editions and Windows operating systems. You just have to check for the edition and then the version after that check the operating system to implement the solution. Go with it and fix the QBDBMGRN not running error that you get into your system.

Solution- Check your Host system for the QuickBooks and database manager

Windows XP, Vista, and 7

1. Open the QuickBooks on your Windows 7, Windows XP, or Windows Vista system whatever you are using
2. In QuickBooks, you get a pop-up window named Open or Restore Company
3. In this, you get 3 options that are:-
   1. Open a Company file if you have one 
   2. Restoring a Backup copy
   3. Restore a Portable file
4. Select the option according to the file you want to open
5. Choose the file and then click the Open button to open it in your QuickBooks software
6. After this, click on the File menu option
7. Then select the Open file in multi-user mode 
8. Then click on the Open button
9. Then log in to your company file and then choose the file you want to open
10. Close the company to close the file on the server.

Windows 8, 8.1, and 10

1. In Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 11, you have to first open the QuickBooks Desktop software
2. Search for QuickBooks in the search bar of Windows and then double-click on it to open up
3. After opening the QuickBooks, a window named Open or Restore company opens up on your screen
4. In this, you can see 3 options that are listed here:-
   1. Open a Company file if you have one 
   2. Restoring a Backup copy
   3. Restore a Portable file
5. Select the option according to the file you want to open
6. Choose the file and then click the Open button to open it in your QuickBooks software
7. After this, click on the File menu option
8. Then select the Open file in multi-user mode 
9. Then click on the Open button
10. Then log in to your company file and then choose the file you want to open
11. Close the company to close the file on the server.

Solution- Implement the steps to Install QBDBMGRN only on the Host system

Windows XP, Vista, and 7

1. Click on the Windows Start menu
2. On the left side of the Start menu, locate and click on Control Panel
3. In the Control Panel Window, click on the Admin Tools option
4. Further, go to Services and double-click on it
5. Choose the database server manager that is correct
6. Restart your system by clicking on the Start menu then on the right side click on the Shutdown arrow
7. Then further choose the restart option to restart your system.

Windows 8, 8.1, and 10

1. Click on the Windows Start menu
2. In the search bar, type Control Panel and then click on Enter button
3. In the Control Panel Window, click on the Admin Tools option
4. Further, double-click on the option Services to open it
5. Choose the database server manager that is correct
6. Restart your system by clicking on the Start menu
7. Then click on the power icon on the left side of the menu
8. Choose the Restart option and your system will restart.

Solution- Run Clean Install Tool- Uninstall, Reinstall, Rename

When you implement QuickBooks Clean Install Tool then it does 3 things. These 3 things include uninstalling the QuickBooks software then reinstalling QuickBooks cleanly and in the end, renaming the old folder name. After this when you run QuickBooks software then it runs freshly and also creates all-new folders on its own. The whole process is mentioned below according to the operating systems.

Windows XP, Vista, and 7

1. Uninstall
   1. Go to the Windows Start menu button and click on it
   2. Open the Start menu, Check on the right-side panel
   3. Then click on the control panel option
   4. In the Control Panel window, click on the program Option
   5. In the new window click on the programs and features option
   6. Now, you will see a list of installed programs on the display
   7. Search and select QuickBooks software
   8. Then from the above options click on the uninstall option
   9. Then uninstall Wizard opens up
   10. You have to follow the instructions as shown to you
   11. When uninstallation is done then click on the finish button and you are done.
2. Reinstall
   1. For reinstallation, click on the Windows Start menu button
   2. Then from the right-side menu options, choose Computer
   3. In the open-up window, go to the left navigation panel
   4. Click on the downloads folder
   5. Now, search for the QuickBooks downloaded file with a .exe extension
   6. After locating the file, double-click on it to start the installation
   7. In the install wizard, go with the recommended installation type
   8. Then follow the instructions one-by-one
   9. When the installation is done, click on the Finish button
   10. Now, start the QuickBooks software to check for errors.
3. Rename
   1. Open the WIndows manager
   2. Then click on the Computer section from the left side
   3. Then go to the C drive and click on the Program files
   4. Search for the QuickBooks folder and then open it
   5. Look for the file to change the name
   6. Right-click on the file and choose the Rename option
   7. Now add OLD at the end of the file name and press enter to save it
   8. You have to open the QuickBooks again and check for the error.

Windows 8, 8.1, and 10

1. Uninstall
   1. Click on the Windows Start menu button
   2. In the start menu, on the left side click on the gear option to open up the settings window
   3. In the settings window,  click on the Programs option
   4. In the Programs window, click on the Programs and Features option
   5. Now, you will see a list of installed programs on the display
   6. Search and select QuickBooks software
   7. Then from the above options click on the uninstall option
   8. Then uninstall Wizard opens up
   9. You have to follow the instructions as shown on your screen
   10. After uninstalling the software, click on the Finish button and you are done.
2. Reinstall
   1. For reinstallation, go to the taskbar of Windows that is at the bottom
   2. Then from the right-side menu options, choose Computer
   3. In the open-up window, go to the left navigation panel
   4. Click on the downloads folder
   5. Now, search for the QuickBooks downloaded file with a .exe extension
   6. After locating the file, double-click on it to start the installation
   7. In the install wizard, go with the recommended installation type
   8. Then follow the instructions one-by-one
   9. When the installation is done, click on the Finish button
   10. Now, start the QuickBooks software to check for errors.
3. Rename
   1. Open the File Explorer
   2. Now go to the left-side navigation panel 
   3. Click on the This PC option
   4. In this, select C drive to open it and double click on the Program files folder
   5. Look for the QuickBooks folder and open it now
   6. Search for the file to which you want to change the name
   7. Right-click on the file and choose the Rename option
   8. Now add OLD at the end of the file name and press Enter to save it
   9. You have to open QuickBooks again as an administrator and check for the error.

Solution- Exclude QuickBooks database server manager from the firewall

Windows XP, Vista, and 7

1. First of all, you have to open the Run window on your computer
2. In the Windows search option, type RUN and then press Enter to open the Run window
3. In the Run window, type Windows Firewall and press Enter button
4. In the open-up window, from the list of applications click on the firewall app
5. Select the Advanced Settings option
6. Right-click on the Inbound Rules and select the New Rule option
7. Hit on the Next button after that, click on the This Program Path option
8. You have to exclude the file named QBDBMGRN.exe that you get in the QuickBooks folder
9. Choose the location of the file and then hit the Next button to continue
10. Allow the connection that you are doing and click the Next button
11. Choose all the checkboxes and then click the Next button
12. Provide a name for the rule you just created and to end it click on the Finish button
13. Restart the computer and check for the error.

Windows 8, 8.1, and 10

1. In your system, open the Run window by clicking on the Windows + R keys together
2. In the open-up Run window, enter Windows Firewall in the text box 
3. Then press the Enter button
4. A new window opens up with the list of applications click on the firewall app
5. Choose the Advanced Settings option
6. Now, go to the Inbound Rules 
7. Right-click on it and select the New Rule option
8. Select the Next button and then click on the option This Program Path
9. You have to exclude the file named QBDBMGRN.exe that you get in the QuickBooks folder
10. Choose the location of the file and then hit the Next button to continue
11. Allow the connection that you are doing and click the Next button
12. Choose all the checkboxes and then click the Next button
13. Provide a name for the rule you just created and to end it click on the Finish button
14. Reboot your system and you are done.

Solution- Install Windows firewall updates

Windows XP, Vista, and 7

1. In the Windows system, open the run window by pressing the Windows + R keys together
2. In the Run window, type Control Panel and press Enter button to open it
3. In the Control Panel window, choose the option System and Security
4. Then go to the Windows Firewall and click on the button Check for updates
5. If there are any updates then It shows you on the screen
6. So you have to click on the Get Updates button
7. It downloads the update and then installs it properly
8. After that, you have to restart your system and then start using QuickBooks again to check for errors. 

Windows 8, 8.1, and 10

1. In the Windows system, open the run window by pressing the Windows + R keys together
2. In the Run window, type Control Panel and press Enter button to open it
3. In the Control Panel window, choose the option System and Security
4. Then go to the Windows Firewall and click on the button Check for updates
5. If there are any updates then It shows you on the screen
6. So you have to click on the Get Updates button
7. It downloads the update and then installs it properly
8. After that, you have to restart your system and then start using QuickBooks again to check for errors. 

Solution- Fix if it shows “File in use” error message

Windows XP, Vista, and 7

1. When an error appears on your screen then you have to click on the OK button or ignore the option
2. Then click on the OK button
3. In case the ignore option is not visible then hit the OK button only
4. To stop or end the process, you are required to restart your computer
5. To restart click on the Start menu button 
6. From the right side of the menu, click on the shutdown button arrow
7. Then choose the Restart option and wait to restart your system
8. Now, open QuickBooks to check for errors.

Windows 8, 8.1, and 10

1. In your Windows 8, 8.1, or 10, open the QuickBooks as an Administrator
2. After opening QuickBooks, if the error appears on the display then you have to click on the OK button or ignore the option
3. Now, you have to hit on the OK button
4. In case the ignore option is not visible then hit the OK button only
5. To end this process, restart your computer
6. For restarting, click on the Start menu button 
7. Then click on the Power button from the bottom left side of the menu
8. Choose the restart option and wait to restart your system
9. Now, open QuickBooks to check for errors.

Conclusion

As a result, you get all the possible solutions that can help you fix the QBDBMGRN stopped Working error. You can go with the solution as per the root cause of the error you are facing. The solutions are provided by the experts in detailed steps. Follow all the steps properly to fix it on your own.

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