# Removing Error QBCFMonitorService Not Running on your System

QuickBooks is an accounting software which requires certain background services to run the program effectively. The error pops up on your desktop screen: **QBCFMonitorService Not Running on this Computer**’, which indicates a problem with one of the background services that the software uses, i.e., **QuickBooks Company File Monitoring Service**. This service operates from the **qbcfmonitorservice.exe** file. Usually, this error occurs when you try to run the QuickBooks Database Server Manager to configure the multi-user settings. Here’s a quick guide to help you tackle the problem.


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## What is QBCFMonitorService in QB Desktop?

QBCFMonitorService is a background service that allows QB to run properly. It is executed from the **qbcfmonitorservice.exe** file. This feature is responsible for the proper functioning of the desktop in a multi-user environment and the setup of QBDBMGRN. If your server shows the error warning ‘**QBCFMonitorService Not Running**’, it means the process above has failed. The non-accomplishment of this Task is triggered for multiple reasons, which are discussed below.

## Factor Causing ‘QBCFMonitorService keeps stopping’ issue

First, understand what causes your QB Desktop to throw a **Qbcfmonitorservice not running windows 11** error.

* The qbcfmonitorservice.exe file may have experienced a virus or malware attack and got corrupted.
* Or, if this file is deleted from the server, the issue may arise.
* Your Windows Defender Firewall or any third-party application obstructs QuickBooks’ connection to the company file.
* The hosting settings are not correctly or properly configured on the hosting server computer where QuickBooks Desktop is installed.
* Moreover, if you are using an out-of-date version of Quickbooks Database Server Manager, the problem may occur.
* In addition, an error with the Windows Registry can be a reason.

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## Troubleshoot the Pop up on your Desktop- QBCFMonitorService Not Running

Without further delay, start the troubleshooting steps to eliminate the error “**QBCFMonitorService is not running on this computer**.”

### First step: Backup Company File
Create a secure backup of your QuickBooks Desktop Company files to protect the data from damage.

**Additional Step:** Make sure to use the QuickBooks application as an Administrator.

### Second Step: Restart qbcfmonitorservice.exe

* Close the applications working in the background, including QB Desktop.
* Hit the **Ctrl+Alt+Del** keys and launch the **Task Manager**.
* Move to the Processes menu.
* Now, right-click the **QBCFMonitorService process** and then **End Task**.
* Confirm the step by clicking **Yes**.
* Once again, run the QuickBooks software.

Look if your screen still shows **QBCFMonitorService Keeps stopping** note.

### Third Step: Check that only the Hosting Server has the Multi-User Mode Turned On
You need to verify that the multi-user settings are set on the main server computer, which is responsible for hosting the company file, and not on any of the workstations. So follow these steps to perform a checkup of hosting settings:

* On your hosting server, open the QB Desktop application.
* Move to the **File** tab and hit the **Utilities** option.
* Choose the option to **Host Multi-User Access**.
* Then tap on **Yes** to confirm the settings.
* Next, you must verify it is **disabled** on the workstations.
* Therefore, move to each workstation individually and follow the same steps.
* The only difference is that you must look for the option to **Switch to Single-User Mode**. (this indicates that hosting was on this computer)
* Kindly turn it off.
* If you see the tab to Switch to Multi-User Mode, leave it as it is.

Again, open the desktop and look for the **[QBCFMonitorService not running](https://qbookassist.com/qbcfmonitorservice-not-running/)** on this Computer error to see if it is still present.

### Fourth Step: Update QuickBooks Database Server Manager to the latest version
An old version of QBDBMGRN might be causing the issue in operating the company file.
As the database server manager is an inclusive QuickBooks program, updating the desktop application will automatically update the service. Therefore, you are supposed to install the latest QB updates. You can update it following the steps you regularly apply.

### Fifth Step: Setup the QBCFMonitorService
* Open the **Start** menu in your **Windows**.
* Search in the dialogue box for **QBCFMonitorService**.
* Now, you must **right-click** on it to pull the menu.
* From the dropped menu, select **Properties**.
* Next, choose the Properties tab and move to the **General** option.
* Here, set the **Startup type** to **Automatic** from Manual settings.
* Follow certain prompts asked to screen and restart the service.

### Sixth Step: Perform Windows Firewall Configuration
* Hit the **Windows+R** keys on your server computer to launch the Run dialogue box.
* Type the **CMD** command in the box and open it.
* Then type **IPConfig** and tap on **Enter**.
* From here, you will see the server’s IP address and then move to the workstation inflicted with the error.
* Open the command window on the computer and type **[PING(Server’s IP address)]**.
* Next, check connectivity by clicking on **Enter**.
* As a result, the workstation will send **4** data packets to the server.
* If the server receives all four packs, the status will be returned to the workstation.
* Check the status now to see if all four packets are present.
* If there’s a packet loss, your network configuration must be corrected.

Put together your network settings as needed. Then, restart the QB software and see if the error persists.

## The crux of this blog
We worked our best to provide you with successful solutions to resolve the problem of QBCFMonitorService Not Running. To remove the error, you can also perform the diagnose and repair tools from the QuickBooks Tool Hub. However, if the error is stubbornly intact, kindly call the specialists to get it fixed. **Dial** **[[phone]](tel:[phone])** and connect with our QB Support for assistance.

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