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hi on a windows server how would i start the streamfwd process? I had to END the process in taskmgr but now I want to start it again.

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Solution

Hi @iherb_0718,

You should restart SplunkForwarder Service. It will restart streamfwd process too. There is no other way on Windows.

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Solution

Hi @iherb_0718,

You should restart SplunkForwarder Service. It will restart streamfwd process too. There is no other way on Windows.

If this reply helps you an upvote and "Accept as Solution" is appreciated.

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