Troubleshooting Guide QuickBooks Server Manager Stopped Working
                     Troubleshooting QuickBooks Server 
Manager Stopped Working Issue
QuickBooks Server Manager is an important component for businesses who 
are utilizing QuickBooks for multi-user access to company files. However, 
encountering the error “QuickBooks Server Manager Stopped 
Working” can disrupt operations and hamper productivity. When 
QuickBooks Database Manager can not access or connect to the company 
files, this error gets triggered. In this blog post, we will discuss the potential 
causes and provide step-by-step solutions to resolve them effectively.
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contact our QB support team at +1.833.802.0002. Our experts are 
here to help you navigate these errors and ensure uninterrupted 
multi-user access to your company files.

Reasons for QB Server Manager 
Stopped Working Problem
We have discussed the potential reasons for this error in detail in the below 
section.
• If the installation files of QuickBooks Database Server Manager are 
corrupt or incomplete, the service may fail to start.
• Antivirus programs can also block the server manager.
• Issues within the company files managed by QuickBooks Server 
Manager can also trigger this error and disrupt the workflow.
Resolve QuickBooks Database 
Manager Failed to Start Issue
Let’s explore the steps to follow to troubleshoot this QuickBooks Server 
Manager error.
Note: If you are installing the QuickBooks for the very first time and 
encounter this error, then install it as a Windows user providing admin 
rights.
Condition 1: If you are installing or 
updating the QB application
You can follow the steps below to get rid of this error while installing or 
updating the QB program.
Step 1: Uninstall QuickBooks Desktop
If you are encountering this error while trying to install the newest version or 
updating QuickBooks, follow these steps to uninstall the existing QuickBooks 
Desktop version:
•Press the “Windows key command + S” on your keyboard to open the 
Windows Start menu.
•Search for and open the “Control Panel.”
•Further, click “Programs and Features” or “Uninstall a Program” from your 
screen.
•From the list of installed programs, select it and locate your version of 
QuickBooks Desktop.
•Choose “Uninstall/Change” and proceed with the on-screen instructions to 
uninstall QuickBooks Desktop.
Step 2: Rename Installation Folders
Before reinstalling QuickBooks Desktop, it’s essential to rename certain 
installation folders to ensure a clean installation. Follow these steps:
Take help from below and navigate to the installation folders.
• For Windows 10/8/7
1. C:\ProgramData\Intuit
2. C:\ProgramData\Common Files\Intuit
3. C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\Intuit
4. C:\Program Files\Intuit
5. C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit
For Windows Vista
1. C:\ProgramData\Intuit
2. C:\ProgramData\Common Files\Intuit
3. C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Intuit
4. C:\Program Files\Intuit
5. C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit
• To bring up the “Run” dialog box, press the “Windows key + R” 
combination on your keyboard.
• Enter the location of the installation folders based on your Windows 
version.
• Hit ‘Enter’ and right-click on the folder.
• Choose “Rename.”
• Rename the folder by adding “.OLD” at the end (e.g., “Intuit.OLD”).
Step 3: Install QuickBooks Desktop
After completing the uninstallation and renaming of installation folders, 
reinstall QuickBooks Desktop.
Hopefully, you have fixed the error successfully. However, if you are still 
facing the “QuickBooks server manager stopped working” error, do not 
hesitate to dial +1.833.802.0002. Contact our QB team for further help.