An Effective Method to Resolve QuickBooks Error 1920

Most of the small and medium-sized businesses across the globe, QuickBooks is known to be the most accomplished software for accounting and other business services, like finance and payroll transactions, maintenance and safety of records and other information, bookkeeping management, etc. But, QuickBooks often causes various technical error codes that affect the workflow negatively. So, this blog will help you know the effective method to resolve QuickBooks Error 1920.

When error 1920 occurs, your computer shows a specific message “QuickBooks Database Manager Service failed to start.” And it occurs when QuickBooks Database Manager Server becomes unable to access a hard drive on your desktop to create a connection among company files. To remove this issue, contact the QB Technical Error Support Team at QuickBooks Customer Support Helpline Number 844-888-4666.

Common reasons behind QuickBooks Error 1920

Some of the most common reasons behind this issue are as follows – 

1. There might have some malfunction in the system that you operate.
2. The QB software might have been installed or uninstalled improperly.
3. There might be some invalid entries in the Windows Registry.
4. There might be a malware or virus attack on the system.
5. You would have shut down the system incorrectly (Maybe due to power cut).
6. You might have deleted some crucial files either in the system or in the registry entry.
7. This error may also occur due to QuickBooks Database Manager Service failed to start the issue.

Methods to resolve QuickBooks Error 1920 

The resolving method may vary depending upon the actual reason behind the occurrence of the error. However, the following methods would help you resolve this issue in the best possible way – 

Resolving Method 1:  If the components are not up to date

First of all, remove any security software that you have recently saved.

And now, turn off the firewall.

Then, ensure that you are not running multiple programs.

And finally, update the security.

Resolving Method 2:  Renaming QB Desktop Company File

For the renaming of the QB Desktop Company File installation folder, you should use windows explorer which will allow you to locate and change the name of each folder locations listed for the windows version that you are using currently.

Start the process by opening your QuickBooks Desktop and now open the company file.

After that, open the product description by pressing “F2” or “Ctrl+1”.

Here, from the list of file information, the proper location of the company file information should be noted down. 

Then, close the application properly.

And then, to transfer them all to the location of the company file.

Note – Windows 7, 8, and 10 users are instructed to select the file explorer by clicking the right button of the mouse on the Windows start button.

Here, go to “file” click the right button of your mouse and select “Rename.”

And finally, enter the new name for your company file and click on “Enter” and then to confirm it click again on “Yes.”

Closing Words – 

Hope, by following these steps you shall resolve easily QuickBooks Error 1920. But, if there is any technical issue or you have a different version of Windows, these steps may not work for you efficiently. So, contact the QuickBooks Error Support Team at the soonest for more details and quick assistance to fix the issue effectively.