# QBCFMonitorService Not Running: Here are the Solutions
QuickBooks, like any complicated software, depends on several background services to run properly. One such vital service for monitoring Company files is QBCFMonitorService. Now, consider attempting to set up multi-user mode and getting an error that reads, "**QBCFMonitorService Not Running.**" This error prevents users from accessing the company file that is stored on the hosted server. In this guide, we'll examine the reasons behind this as well as provide potential fixes.

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## Why Does QBCFMonitorService Not Run in QB?
The first step in fixing the issue is figuring out what causes it. These are a few typical triggers of this error:
* [**QBCFMonitorService not running on this computer**](https://asquarecloudhosting.com/qbcfmonitorservice-not-running-on-this-computer-error/) may not function properly if Windows Defender or other third-party firewalls block QuickBooks connections.
* Service disruptions may result from QuickBooks being installed on the server, which is not set up correctly to host company files in a multi-user environment.
* When an out-of-date version of QuickBooks Database Server Manager is used on the server and client computers, incompatible software, such as QBCFMonitorService problems, may arise.
## Step to Follow When QBCFMonitorService Does Not Start
Let's now address the feasible steps to resolve this issue.
### Solution 1: Turn on Hosting

* Launch the QuickBooks dashboard.
* Click on "File" in the menu.
* Go to "Utilities" and select "Host Multi-User Access."
* Click "Yes" to confirm in the Host Multi-User Access window.

Proceed to the next solution if the QBCFMonitorService problem still occurs.
### Solution 2: Setup Services
* To open the Run window, press the Windows key + R.
* Input "services.msc" and hit Enter.
* Find the QuickBooksDBXX service (QBDB29, QB30, QB31, etc.) according to the version of QuickBooks you are using.
* Double-click the service QuickBooksDBXX.
* Select Automatic for the Startup Type and Running or Started for the Service Status.
* Select the Recovery tab.
* From the drop-down menu titled "First failure," choose "Restart the Service." For any further failures, repeat these steps.
* To save the changes, click OK.
* To make the changes take effect, restart the computer.

Proceed to the next solution if the QBCFMonitorService problem still occurs.
## Solution 3: Changing QuickBooks Installation Location
Reinstall QuickBooks in the default location during installation to resolve the issue:
* For 32-bit systems: C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks(year)
* For 64-bit systems: C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks(year)

Note: Avoid installing QuickBooks on a mapped drive to ensure proper functionality.

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## Conclusion
This article offers a thorough method for resolving the QBDBMgrN Not Running issue. Follow the directions exactly as they have been written to get optimal results. Furthermore, dialing **[phone]** is a secure choice if you're not tech-savvy and this tech process appears overwhelming to implement in practice. Our QuickBooks Expert support staff will restart the system and swiftly resolve this issue without compromising any data.