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jamess will Dec 10 '19



How to Resolve QuickBooks Error 1920?



QuickBooks is an accounting software that has been utilized by small or medium business owners. Like any other software Intuit’s QuickBooks sometimes does not function properly and as a result of this technical error occurs. Often during QuickBooks Database Manager Service (QBCFMonitorService) did not start – QuickBooks update error 1920 occurs.


Before moving towards the troubleshooting part lets learn about what QuickBooks Error Code 1920 is and what the possible reasons for this error are.


QuickBooks Error 1920 and its particular causes:

When error 1920 occurs you will end up receiving a message on your desktop stating that QuickBooks Database Manager Service neglected to start. This error occurs because QuickBooks Database Manager Server struggles to access a hard drive on your desktop to be able to create a link to company files.


Possible causes:


A malfunction in the operating system of your computer.

Failed installation or uninstallation of QuickBooks.

Invalid entries in the registry of one's windows.

Presence of virus or malware in your pc.

Due to power failure or any other reason improper system shut down occurs which is one of the possible reason.

Deletion of important system files or registry entry.



Methods to Resolve QuickBooks Error 1920

In order to troubleshoot QuickBooks error 1920, you will have to simply just follow the steps mentioned below.


Solution 1: Update your windows if it is not updated

If any security software is installed on your desktop then please eliminate it.

In the event the firewall is ON then change it OFF.

Make sure that while you are troubleshooting you're not running multiple programs on your desktop.

If the Software was dealing with the security previously then chances are you must check whether the security is as much as date or otherwise not.

Solution 2: replace the name of the QuickBooks Desktop company file

To be able to replace the name associated with the QuickBooks Desktop company file installation folder, you must use windows explorer. With the aid of windows explorer, you are able to find and rename all the folder locations listed for the version of windows you may be using.


Open QuickBooks Desktop and then open your company file.

Then press F2 or Ctrl+1 in order to open this product description.

Then note down the positioning for the company file which will be listed in the file information.

Now close the application form.

So that you can navigate them into the location of the company file

Right click on Windows start button and then select file explorer ( for Windows 7,8 and 10)

Now right click on the file and choose rename.

Now type the newest name for the company file and then press enter & click yes to confirm.

The folder locations that you need to be renaming are mentioned below-


For Windows 7, 8 and 10:


C:\Program Data\Intuit

C:\Program Data\Common Files\Intuit

C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\Intuit

C:\Program Files\Intuit

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit

Solution 3: Set up QB desktop in order to make use of the new company file name

Open QuickBooks.

Now go to the QB file menu and from there you click on Open or restore an existing company.

After the previous step, you open a business file followed by clicking Next.

Now you select an innovative new name for the company file.

Now click on Open.


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