Stopping or restarting the Cognition360 Windows Service

Marnel Catlett
Marnel Catlett
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This article explains the process for stopping, starting or restarting the Cognition360 Windows Service in your environment.

 

Instructions to start, stop or restart the C360 Service

 

 

Step 1: Open up the Service App from the Console

  • In the Cortana search field or from the "Start" menu type in "Services"

  • Now click on the "Open" command 

 

Step 2: Locate the "Cognition BIT Windows Data Service" and perform the desired action

  • Filter the "Name" Column and then locate the "Cognition BIT Windows Data Service"

  • You can make changes from the selection pane, by right clicking on the name or through the Properties dialogue window.  With the service selected...
    • Using the Selection Pane 

    • Right Clicking

    • Using the Properties dialogue.

  • To access the options, choose one of the methods explained above.
  • If the service is running and you want to stop it, simply select "Stop".  (Do not forget to restart it again)
  • If the service is running but you want to restart it, simply "Restart".
  • If the service has stopped and you want to either start or restart it, simply select the relevant option.

Step 3: Final checks

  • It is really important to:
    • You guessed it - (Do not forget to restart the service again!)
    • Set the Startup type to a delayed start.