How to Run Predator DNC as a Windows Service

How to Run Predator DNC as a Windows Service

Overview

Predator DNC supports running as a Windows Service. Running as a Windows Service allows Predator to automatically startup when the computer starts up without the need to have a user login. 

Requirements

  1. Windows Service Account
    1. While technically optional, it is required when Predator DNC accesses files on a remote File Server or network access is controlled by a Windows account. It is recommended to use one regardless of the configuration used. 
    2. The Windows Service Account typically needs full read/write to any file servers used by Predator DNC.
    3. Recommend using a permanent, non-expiring, account.
  2. Local Administrator Rights
  3. Directories must use UNC paths and not mapped drives

Configure Predator DNC to Run as a Windows Service

  1. Run Predator DNC Administrator shortcut as an administrator (while holding shift, right-click, then click Run as administrator
  2. Ensure the Predator DNC PXP configuration is open, if its a blank screen, go to File > Open and open the PXP file
  3. Go to File > Save for DNC Service
    1. Success

    2. Failure

      2. Confirm you ran Predator DNC v11 Administrator as an administrator by holding shift, right-click, then click Run as administrator
  4. Close Predator DNC (remember to go to Command > Cancel All to stop all machines)

Configure Services to run the Predator DNC Service

  1. Open "services.msc"
    1. This can be done by searching "services.msc" in the start menu
  2. Look for Predator DNC Service, double click it to open its Properties
  3. On the General tab, set Startup type to "Automatic (Delayed Start)"
  4. Click OK when done

Configure the Predator DNC Service with Windows Service Account (optional)

  1. Open "services.msc"
    1. This can be done by searching "services.msc" in the start menu
  2. Look for Predator DNC Service, double click it to open its Properties
  3. On the Log On tab, select This account:
  4. On This account, enter the username including the domain (use Browse to get the proper format)
    1. e.g. mydomain\predator
    2. e.g. predator@mydomain.net
  5. Enter the Password and Confirm password
  6. Click OK when done

Start the Predator DNC Service

  1. Open "services.msc"
    1. This can be done by searching "services.msc" in the start menu
  2. Look for "Predator DNC Service", right-click Start

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