QuikStor Express and Guardian Control Panel rely on a database engine named Firebird. Firebird is what allows QuikStor Express and Guardian Control Panel to access your sites data. By default, Firebird starts automatically when the computer starts. Very rarely, users may see an error that says:
Cannot connect to database: C:\qsx\Data\qsx.gdb
Firebird may not be running or database name is invalid
Exception: Unavailable database
This usually indicates that, for some reason Firebird has been stopped or uninstalled. To check if Firebird is running type Services on the search window below. Select Services.
Find Firebird Guardian and Firebird Server.
Select each and verify that it shows Running under the Status column. If it is not running select Start on the left side.
If Firebird is running the “stop” and "restart" options will be available.
If you are unable to locate the Firebird please contact QuikStor for further assistance!