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Try This If QuickBooksDBXX Service Could Not Start


QuickBooksDBXX Service Could Not Start
QuickBooksDBXX Service Could Not Start

When attempting to host a company file or running QuickBooks Database Server Manager, you might encounter the QuickBooksDBXX Service Could Not Start error message. Such an issue occurs mainly due to Windows updates or incorrect setup or installation of QuickBooks Database Server Manager. In this guide, we will cover the possible reasons you are facing such issues and provide suitable fixes. Let’s get started with this instant troubleshooting guide…

Why is QuickBooksDBXX Not Starting or Running?

You might face QuickBooks error 193:0xc1 Windows could not start the QuickBooksDBXX service on a Local Computer due to outdated Windows or other reasons, which we are discussing below:

  1. Incorrect setup or installation of QuickBooks Database Server Manager.

  2. Damage or corruption to the QBDataServiceUserXX.

Steps to Fix the QuickBooks Database Server Manager Issues

Find out the best solutions you must follow to fix the issues why you cannot start the QuickBooksDBXX when hosting a company file or running Database Server Manager:

Solution 1: Update Windows

Downloading the Windows update is crucial to ensure the associated Windows components work well with the software and that QuickBooks system requirements are met. Here’s a set of instructions you should follow to fix such issues:

  1. Click on the Windows icon to open the Windows Start menu on your computer.

  2. Type Settings in the search field and then choose it from the search results.

  3. Click on Windows Update from the left menu screen.

  4. Now, click Check for Updates to see if there are available updates.

  5. If updates are available, hit Download & Install.

  6. Give your computer a restart once the process is completed.

Solution 2: Recreate QBDataServiceUserXX


Let’s create the QBDataServiceUserXX file again to ensure you can open the Database Server Manager without any issues and that this file does not contain data damage or corruption.


  1. Exit QB and press the Windows + R keys to launch the Run window.

  2. In the search field, type services.msc and press Enter.

  3. Choose and right-click the service that matches your service and choose Properties.

  • QuickBooks 2020: QuickBooksDB30

  • QuickBooks 2019: QuickBooksDB29

  • QuickBooks 2018: QuickBooksDB28

  1. Move to the Log tab and set the service to This Account.

  2. Finally, delete qbdataserviceuserXX:

  • Launch the Run window by pressing the Windows+R keys.

  • Search for Control Panel and then press Enter.

  • Choose User Accounts and then click Remove User Account.

  • Click on the qbdataserviceuserXX that matches your version of QuickBooks, then click Delete.

Summary

The QuickBooksDBXX service could not start error in QuickBooks occurs when the QuickBooks Database Server Manager fails to open. Above, we discussed the possible reasons and suitable fixes to ensure you can successfully run the QuickBooks Database Server Manager and host your company file.

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