QBFCMonitorService Not Running- 5 Ways to Fix It

How to Quickly Fix the QBCFMonitorService Problems?

Once you’ve noticed the above signs and learned about the root causes of the QBFCMonitorService problems, now take help from the following section to fix this issue. We have listed the top 5 methods, implement accordingly: 

Troubleshooting Way 1 – End and Restart your QBFC Monitoring Service

By restarting the service, chances become less for facing errors. So, follow the below instructions to end and restart the QBFC Monitor Service and fix the related problems:

• Firstly, to begin this troubleshooting strategy, you must close all your running Windows programs, including the QuickBooks application. 
• Once you close the applications and related tabs, now simultaneously press and hold the CTRL + Alt + Del keys. 
• By this, the Task Manager will open, so here, you must move your cursor straight to the Processes tab. 
• Now, you will see a list of services and processes. So, from this list, find and right-click the QBFC Monitoring Service alternative. From the given alternatives, select the End Task option. 
• After this, click the Yes option to confirm these changes and reopen your QuickBooks application. 
• Finally, try running the QBFC Monitoring Service; if you still face QBFCMonitorService problems, let the next method help you. 

Troubleshooting Way 2 – Update Windows Firewall Settings 

We have already mentioned above that the Firewall settings may disturb QuickBooks while connecting with the company file located on another server. That’s why you must make the necessary changes as given below:

• Initially, you must configure your Firewall & Internet security settings for QuickBooks to update your Firewall software. 
• In the next step, you must add QuickBooks to the exceptions list. After this, you must check the ports that are blocked through which your QuickBooks communicates with the server. 
• If you find these ports blocked, manually open them for necessary configuration. 
• Once the ports get unblocked, QuickBooks will be able to host company files in multi-user mode. 
• But, if you still find the QBFCMonitorService not starting or crashing error, move to the next method. 

Troubleshooting Way 3 – Verify the Proper QuickBooks Multi-User Hosting Setup 

It’s necessary to properly set up the QuickBooks multi-user hosting mode on the server, or else the QBFC Monitor Service may face issues while running. To verify the proper setup, you must implement the method below:

• Begin this method by first navigating to the QuickBooks Desktop icon and double-clicking the same to open. 
• Now, move to the File tab, click it, and from the drop-down menu, choose the Utilities option. 
• Further, choose the Host Multi-User access option and hit the Yes option to confirm the multi-user mode. 
• Here, you must ensure the hosting option on the server is activated. Also, it’s mandatory not to run other workstation computers in the QuickBooks multi-user hosting mode. 
• Done? After this, you must open your QuickBooks application and again move to the File tab.
• Here, from the drop-down menu, check the option of Switch to Single-User Mode. If you find this option, it means QuickBooks Multi-User Mode is enabled. 
• Now, you must click the Single User option. But if you get an option stating Switch to multi-user mode, do not make any changes and check for the error. 

Troubleshooting Way 4 – Restart the QuickBooks Database Manager Service

If the above method fails to fix the QBFCMonitorService is not starting or working, you must restart your QuickBooks Database Manager Service. It may help you troublehsoot this technical issue:

• Firstly, you must open the Run Window, and for this, you can simultaneously press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard. 
• Now, in the given space, type Services.msc, and immediately click the OK option. 
• By this, a list of services will come up on your screen. From this list, search for the QuickBooks DBXX service. 
• Once you find it, look at how the service is marked; if it’s marked as Stopped, right-click the service and further choose the Properties alternative. 
• In the next step, choose the General tab and make the necessary changes. Here, you must switch to the Automatic Startup type from the Manual Startup type. 
• Done till this? Now, you must visit the Log on tab. Here, select the Local System Account from This Account. 
• After this, move to the Recovery tab, right-click the same, and from the drop-down menu, choose the first failure, second failure, and subsequent failure options.
• Further, choose the Restart the Service option, click the Apply button, and finally hit the OK button. 

Troubleshooting Way 5 – Install the Latest Released Updates for QuickBooks Database Manager Server

It’s common to encounter QBFCMonitorService not working error if your QuickBooks Database Manager Server is outdated.

• For this, initially, you must move to the QuickBooks Desktop icon to open it. Once opened, choose the Help tab.
• From the drop-down menu of the Help tab, select and click the Update QuickBooks alternative. 
• In the next option, hit the Update Now button and continue checking for the available updates for QuickBooks. 
• If you find any latest updates, you must hit the Get Updates option and continue installing the latest releases. 
• Once you update your QuickBooks and its functions like QuickBooks Database Manager Server, restart your computer system. Now, run your QuickBooks Desktop application on the server and all the workstations.