QuickBooks is one of the most-used accounting software due to its powerful accounting features and functions. However, various technical issues such as “QBDBMgrN not running on this computer” can hamper your workflow while working in the program. The QuickBooks Database Manager Service is an important utility in QuickBooks, which, when disabled, you may not access your company file in a multi-used environment. There are several technical issues that we will address here in this post that evoke “QBDBMgrN not running on this computer” issue in the QB application.


What Evokes “QuickBooks 2019 Server Not Running” Issue?

The “QuickBooks database server manager failed to start” cab be triggered due to the below-given issues:

·         ? Outdated or incorrectly configured Windows Firewall

·         ? It can be the outdated QuickBooks Database Manager  

·        ?  Windows Firewall preventing QuickBooks from connecting from the server

·         ? Improperly installed QBDBMgrN service preventing QuickBooks from accessing the company file

 ? When the Network Data file gets damaged


How To Fix/Troubleshoot “QuickBooksDB29 Will Not Start” Error In QuickBooks?

In the first place, you need to update QuickBooks to the latest maintenance release and use QuickBooks File Doctor to fix the data damage and network issues. If the error continues to trouble, perform the below-given solutions:


Method 1: Update Windows Firewall

An outdated version of the Windows Firewall can bring forth the “QuickBooksDB29 will not start” issue. To get it fixed, you need to follow the below-given steps:

·         ? Press Windows+R to open the Run window and type Control Panel within the box

·         ? Hit Enter and then click System and Security option

·         ? Now go to the Update your Firewall Settings section from Windows Firewall and click Check for Updates

·         ? If an update is there, click Update Now

·         ? Restart your computer and open QuickBooks to see if the error is resolved


Method 2: Add QBDBMgrN Service To Firewall And Its Ports

If solution one does not bring luck to the error-resolution, then add the QuickBooks Database Server Manager to the Firewall and its ports so that the Firewall doesn’t prevent QBDBMgrN from accessing the server. 


Method 3: Restart QuickBooks Database Server Manager Service

Follow the below-given steps with utmost care and attention:

·         ? Press Windows + R to open the Run window, type Services.msc  in the box and click Enter

·         ? Locate QuickBooks Database Server Manager Service from the list

·         ? Right-click QuickBooks Database Server Manager on finding and select Restart

Hope, the above-described solutions can help you in the resolution of “QBDBMgrN not running on this computer” issue. Stay connected for more blogs on various technical issues in QuickBooks.