QBCFMonitorService Not Running On This Computer: Effective Technical Guide

QBCFMonitorService Not Running On This Computer: Effective Technical Guide
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QuickBooks Desktop can operate in the multi-user mode through the correct use of several essential components & services. One of these essential services is the ‘QBCFMonitorService’, which is primarily run through the ‘QBCFMonitorService.exe’ file present within the QB directory. When this essential service fails to execute correctly on the computer, a unique error message titled ‘QBCFMonitorService Not Running On This Computer’ shows up on the system’s screen, and QB users are unable to use QB in the multi-user mode. Effective step-wise troubleshooting methods for this technical issue are explained in this detailed blog. 

Are you constantly encountering a ‘QBCFMonitorService Not Running On This Computer’ error? Just dial 1-855-856-0042 to get instant help from our QB Technical Professionals Team.  

What Are the Major Factors That Trigger ‘QBCFMonitorService Not Operating On This System’ Error? 

 The ‘QBCFMonitorService Not Operating On This System’ error arises due to some of the factors explained below:

  • Having incorrect hosting setup on different workstations & the server can easily trigger this error.
  • The QB Database Server Manager may not be functioning on the server computer, thereby provoking this issue.  

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Different Step-Wise Methods to Tackle ‘QBCFMonitorService Not Functioning On This Computer’ Error  

The ‘QBCFMonitorService Not Functioning On This Computer’ error can be erased through the methods illustrated below:  

Method 1: Promptly ensure that all the systems on your network possess valid multi-user hosting configuration 

  • In this method, just access any workstation connected to your network & then launch QB Desktop on it, following which you shall easily choose the ‘Utilities’ tab situated inside the ‘File’ menu of the window.
  • Just after that, you must mark the ‘Stop Hosting Multi-User Access’ option to make sure that the workstation does not act as a host for the multi-user feature.
  • The previous two steps must be repeated on each workstation connected to your network & then you shall have to access the QB Desktop application installed on your server computer.
  • On the server computer, shift to the ‘Utilities’ tab located within the ‘File’ menu of the QB Desktop application & then you must tap on the ‘Host Multi-User Access’ option to ensure that the server acts as a host for the multi-user feature.
  • Now, in the final step, you can easily operate QB on any workstation in the multi-user mode to access the server database. 

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Method 2: Validate that ‘QuickBooksDBXX’ and ‘QBCFMonitorService’ are fully operational on your server computer to tackle this issue

  • Promptly tap the ‘Windows + R’ keys together to get the ‘Run’ window on the server computer’s screen & then type ‘services.msc’ inside the ‘Run’ box so that you can obtain the full list of services after tapping the ‘Enter’ key.
  • Identify & double-click on the ‘QuickBooksDBXX’ icon to effectively choose ‘Automatic’ for the ‘Startup Type’ menu, and then you must ensure ‘Start’ as the on-screen ‘Service Status’.
  • Step into the ‘Recovery’ tab so that you are able to select the ‘Restart the Service’ option present inside the ‘First failure’, ‘Second failure’, as well as ‘Subsequent failures’ options on the relevant window.
  • Execute the edited changes by hitting the ‘Apply’ & the ‘OK’ options following which you must repeat the above steps for the ‘QBCFMonitorService’ on the server.
  • As soon as both services get fully operational on the server, you can go on to use the multi-user feature. 

By utilizing these correct methods, you can easily root out ‘QBCFMonitorService Not Running On This Computer’. For further help, dial 1-855-856-0042 to connect with our QB Technical Professionals Team.  

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