How to Determine if Predator DNC is Running as a Windows Service

How to Determine if Predator DNC is Running as a Windows Service

Overview

For headless Predator DNC system, the software will run as a Windows service. This article will help determine if that is the case. 

Requirements

  1. Access to Predator DNC Computer

Check if Predator DNC is a Windows Service

  1. In the start menu, search for Services.MSC
  2. Open Services
  3. Look for Predator DNC Service and review the Startup Type column
    1. If Startup Type is "Automatic" or "Automatic (Delayed Start)", Predator DNC is set to run as a service

    2. If Startup Type is "Manual" or "Disabled", Predator DNC is set to run as a desktop application


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