Here’s a Quick Way to Resolve QuickBooks Event ID 4 Error

Installing QuickBooks desktop application is a simple process and is guided by the installation wizard. All you have to do is to select the appropriate options to choose the installation type. While installing QuickBooks on the server, some users have reported getting QuickBooks Event ID 4 error message. After analyzing the error we have found some possible reasons that trigger this error in the application and quick solutions to rectify it. In this article we have listed every single detail about QuickBooks Error Event ID 4, so follow the entire article until the end to quickly get rid of the error.

If you want someone to guide you through the troubleshooting procedure to fix Event ID 4 error in QuickBooks, then dial QuickBooks Support Number (844)-932-1139 and get in touch with certified QuickBooks Desktop experts now

Common Reasons that Cause QuickBooks to Display Event ID 4 Error

  1. Incorrect hosting configuration is one of the reason for the occurrence of the error.
  2. Corrupt QuickBooks installation file.
  3. Running an outdated version of QuickBooks Desktop application.
  4. Some other application installed on your Windows is interfering with the QuickBooks installation.

Top 2 Solutions to Fix Event ID 4 Error in QuickBooks

Solution 1: Check The Hosting Configuration On Each Workstation

Incorrect hosting setting is one of the primary reasons behind the ‘’QuickBooks Event ID 4” error. To resolve this issue, follow the below-given steps: 
  • If you see “Host Multi-User Access”  option in the settings, then it means that the hosting is disabled on the workstation and you don’t need to perform any further step.
  • If you see “Stop Hosting Multi-User Access” option enabled, then it means that the hosting is turned on, and you need to turn it off on that particular workstation. 
Check for these indicators on all the computers in the network, and if you again receive “Event ID 4 Error” error message while running QuickBooks, then try the next troubleshooting step.

Solution 2: Install and Run QuickBooks Database Server Manager 

If the QBDBMgrN is turned off, you may not be able to run QuickBooks. To turn QBDBMgrN on, follow the below-given steps: 

  • Right-click on the taskbar and select Start Task Manager. 
  • Next, move to the Processes tab and then locate and right-click QuickBooks DBXX.
  • Once you are done, click End Processes. 
  • Finally, click Yes to confirm the changes you have made. 
In case if you are still not able to get rid of QuickBooks Event ID 4 error, then we suggest you reinstall QuickBooks using QuickBooks Clean Install Tool. For advanced troubleshooting help you can always reach us at our QuickBooks Desktop Helpline Number (844)-932-1139.

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