Fix: QBCFMonitorService Is Not Running On This Computer

Ross Anderson
May 1
3 min read

The message “qbcfmonitorservice is not running on this computer” appears when QuickBooks cannot access the service that handles company file connections. The qbcfmonitorservice acts as an important part of the process of facilitating communication between QuickBooks and your company files. Once this service stops operating, QuickBooks will be unable to open the file or establish a connection in multi-user mode, among other things.

The guide will help you understand this issue and its solution.

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Before You Do Anything: Always Check These Points

1. Restart QuickBooks Services

There may be instances where the services may seem to be on, yet they fail to function effectively. Reboot the qbcfmonitorservice alongside the QuickBooks database service.

2. Confirm Hosting Setting

Launch QuickBooks Desktop, then confirm hosting settings via File → Utilities. The server machine needs to be set up for hosting, whereas all workstations must not be configured for hosting.

3. Review Firewall/Antivirus Settings

Firewalls or antivirus programs may prevent QuickBooks services from working efficiently. Ensure that you allow access to QuickBooks-related applications and services.

What Caused “QBCFMonitorService Is Not Running on This Computer”?

Here are some common reasons why this issue, qbcfmonitorservice not running on this computer, happens.

1. The Service Has Been Stopped or Disabled

It is possible that the service QBCFMonitorService was accidentally stopped or configured to start/stop manually, hence it cannot run automatically.

2. QuickBooks Installation Corruption

There may be corruption in the QuickBooks application or its components that can affect the service.

3. Multi-user Hosting Misconfiguration

Incorrect configuration of multi-user hosting on the QuickBooks server and client machines may cause issues.

4. Windows User Permissions Error

There may be insufficient permissions for the user who will run the service on the system.

Simple Methods To Solve The Issue “QBCFMonitor Service Not Running On Desktop”

Go through the following methods to eliminate the issue in QuickBooks Desktop:

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Solution 1: Start the QBCFMonitorService

Open Run (Windows + R) and type services.msc.
Now, Locate QBCFMonitorService.
Click Start if it’s not running.
The startup type should be set to Automatic.

Solution 2: Check Hosting Settings

Launch QuickBooks Desktop on your system.
Go to the File option from the upper menu bar.
Hover over Utilities.
On the server, make sure you have Host Multi-User Access enabled (this indicates that hosting is currently off; you can turn it ON).
Click on Host Multi-User Access to host on the server.
At the workstation level, you should have the Stop Hosting Multi-User Access option available.
In case you find that hosting is enabled on the workstation, click Stop Hosting Multi-User Access straight away.
Repeat the above steps on other workstations to avoid conflicts.
Close and reopen the QuickBooks Desktop application.

Solution 3: Configure Firewall Settings

Open Windows Firewall by typing its name in the search box in the Start Menu.
Click Allow an App Through Windows Firewall.
Now, click on the Change Settings button.
Make sure that QuickBooks Desktop is selected in the list for both Private and Public Networks.
In case it is missing, click Allow another App and add it to the list.
Now, open your antivirus program and access the Exception/Exclusion tab.
Add QuickBooks-related files to the exclusion list.
Check if the required ports are open by QuickBooks.
Reboot the computer system.

Conclusion

In this blog, we have discussed the issue “qbcfmonitorservice is not running on this computer” in QuickBooks, along with possible reasons and solutions, such as checking qbcfmonitorService, configuring it to start automatically, and restarting the relevant services. But if you are still confused about what to do, consult a professional for guidance. Call 1-855-888-3080.

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