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Setting up the WatchGuard Security Event Processor
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By default, the WSEP application is installed to run as a Windows service,
starting automatically every time the host computer restarts.
1 To start the WatchGuard Security Event Processor service:
- In Windows NT, go to Start => Settings => Control Panel =>
Services.
- In Windows 2000, go to Start => Settings => Control Panel =>
Administrative Tools => Services.
- In Windows XP, go to Start => Control Panel => Performance
Maintenance => Administrative Tools => Services.
2 Double-click or right-click WG Security Event Processor. Click Start.
- Or, right-click on the WSEP icon in the system tray and select
Start.
- You can also restart your computer. The service starts
automatically every time the host reboots.
In addition, if the WSEP application is running as a service and you are
using pop-up notifications, make sure the service can interact with the
Desktop.
1 Verify that the WatchGuard Security Event Processor service is
enabled to interact with the desktop:
- In Windows NT, go to Start => Settings => Control Panel =>
Services.
- In Windows 2000, go to Start => Settings => Control Panel =>
Administrative Tools => Services.
- In Windows XP, go to Start => Control Panel => Performance
Maintenance => Administrative Tools => Services.
2 Double-click WG Security Event Processor. Click the Log On tab.
3 Verify that the Allow service to interact with desktop checkbox is
enabled.
4 If the WSEP application was running, restart it after saving the
changes.