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Unable to start splunkd service

zaheerc786
Engager

I am first time user and i am unable to start splunkd service, i tried different credentials under log on but i am still getting the following error.

"Windows could not start the splunkd service on local compuiter. Error 1067: The process terminated unexpectedly"

The other service splunkwed is working fine. Please suggest.

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jimjfletcher
Engager

I ran into this. In my case it was because I had changed the account that the splunkd service ran under and had to add that account to Administrators on that PC.

composite
Engager

In my case restarting the machine fixed it...

jared_anderson
Path Finder

Did you ever get this figured out? I am getting this same error.

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