PC Files Server Administration

Windows Service

The server can be manually set to run as a Windows service.

To run as a Windows service, select Start Control Panel Administrative Tools Services.

Locate SAS PC Files Server in the Name column. Select Properties.

Service Options

Service name: Displays the name of the service (Default). SAS PC Files Server

Display name: Specifies the name of the service. The name appears in the Name column in the details pane.

Description: Description (Default): Enables SAS/ACCESS Interface to PC files, such as Excel and Microsoft Access.

Path to executable:specifies the path and filename of the service. Example: 'C:\Program Files\SAS\PCFilesServer\9.2\pcfservice.exe' -name "SAS PC Files Server"

Note: The path and filename cannot be changed. [cautionend]

Startup type: Displays the startup type of the service.

Automatic. Specifies that PC Files Server starts automatically when the system starts.
Manual. Specifies that a user or a dependent service can start PC Files Server.
Disabled. Prevents the system, a user, or any dependent device from starting PC Files Server.

Service status displays the current status of the Windows service, as follows:

Started. The service is running.
Stopped. The service is not running.
Paused. The service is paused.
Resuming. The service is resuming after being paused.

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