Turning on the Computer Browser service

Applies to

Web Filter v7.6

Web Security v7.6

Web Security Gateway v7.6

Web Security Gateway Anywhere v7.6

Turning on the Computer Browser service

The Websense installer offers the option to turn on the Computer Browser service during installation of the following components on Windows Server 2008.

Websense User Service

Websense DC Agent

Websense Logon Agent

If you chose not to have it started, or the installer was not successful, you must turn on the service manually.

In addition, if your network uses Active Directory 2008 to authenticate users, the Windows Computer Browser service must be running on the Active Directory machine. Note that the Windows Firewall must be turned off in order for the Computer Browser service to start.

Perform the following procedure on each machine running an affected component:

1.	Make sure that Windows Network File Sharing is enabled.

a.	Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.

b.	In the Sharing and Discovery section, set File Sharing to On.

2.	Go to Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services.

3.	Double-click Computer Browser to open the Properties dialog box.

4.	Set the Startup type to Automatic.

5.	Click Start.

6.	Click OK to save your changes and close the Services dialog box.

7.	Repeat these steps on each machine running Windows Server 2008 and an affected component.