WatchGuard Firebox System 7.0 User Guide

Chapter 12: Setting Up Logging and NotificationWindows service. The default method is for the WSEPapplication to run as a Windows service.By default, the WSEP application is installed to run as aWindows service, starting automatically every time thehost computer restarts.1 To start the WatchGuard Security Event Processorservice:- In Windows NT, go to Start => Settings => ControlPanel => Services.- In Windows 2000, go to Start => Settings =>Control Panel => Administrative Tools =>Services.- In Windows XP, go to Start => Control Panel =>Administrative Tools => Services.2 Double-click or right-click WG Security EventProcessor. Click Start.- Or, right-click on the WSEP icon in the systemtray and select Start.- You can also restart your computer. The servicestarts automatically every time the host reboots.In addition, if the WSEP application is running as a serviceand you are using pop-up notifications, make sure the servicecan interact with the Desktop.1 Verify that the WatchGuard Security Event Processorservice 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 =>Administrative Tools => Services.2 Double-click WG Security Event Processor. Click theLog On tab.3 Verify that the Allow service to interact with desktopcheckbox is selected.208 WatchGuard Firebox System