Let's make sure to fix issues with QuickBooks Database Server Manager, Dragica.QDBSM plays an important role in QuickBooks Desktop. You'll want to uninstall your database server manager, rename the installation folder, and then reinstall the server manager to fix the issue. I'll guide you through the process.
- On your keyboard, press the Windows key + R.
- Type appwiz.cpl in the Run dialog box and then OK.
- Select the QuickBooks Database Server Manager. Then, Uninstall/Change.
Then, rename the installation folder by following the steps below.
- Go to your installation folder location (Example: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit).
- Press Windows key + R on your keyboard.
- Copy and paste the location of the folder, then Enter.
- Right-click the folder, and choose Rename. Rename the folder to .OLD.
Once done, reinstall QuickBooks Database Server Manager. Here's how:
- Close all open programs on your server computer, including QuickBooks.
- Open the installed file Setup_QuickBooks.exe. Then, follow the onscreen instructions. If you need to find your product or license numbers, here's how to find them.
- Select Custom or Network Options when asks to choose an install type. Then, Next.
- Choose the best option for your network setup and then select Next. Both the options install the Database Server Manager. If QuickBooks Desktop is already installed on your server computer, this won’t overwrite any existing company data.
- If you want Database Server Manager and QuickBooks Desktop on your server computer, select I'll be using QuickBooks Desktop on this computer, AND I'll be storing... We strongly recommend this option.
- If you only want Database Server Manager on your server computer, select I will NOT be using QuickBooks Desktop...
- Click Install.
Fill me in if you have any questions about the data server manager. Remember, I'll always be right there to further assist you.
