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NI Service Locator Will Not Start

Primary Software: Utility Software>>NI Example Finder
Primary Software Version: 1.0
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software: N/A

Problem:
When I try to open the NI Example Finder I receive an error that the NI Service Locator is not running. I tried to manually start the NI Service Locator by opening up the Windows Services window , but as soon as I press start the NI Service Locator it immediately stops again or I receive a message that says "The NI Serive Locator service on local computer started and then stopped. Some services stop automatically if they have no work to do, for example, the performance logs and alerts service." and then NI Service Locator stops again. Why wont Windows let me start the NI Service Locator?

Solution:
NI Example Finder uses a local TCP/IP connection to communicate with applications such as NI Service Locator and HelpServer. Some personal firewalls, such as McAfee, block these applications from starting. After disabling the personal firewall, the NI Service Locator can be restarted by going to Start » Control Panel » Administrative Tools » Services. In the list of services you should see: NI Service Locator.

To allow NI Service Locator to run with a personal firewall running, the NI Service Locator must be configured to have server and client permission. NI Service Locator (nisvcloc.exe), NI Example Finder (NIExampleFinder.exe), and LabVIEW (labview.exe) need to each be added to your personal firewalls exceptions/safe list/program permission properties manually.

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Report Date: 08/12/2008
Last Updated: 08/29/2008
Document ID: 4OBHQQQX

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