Running Watchdog as a Windows Service

  • Go to Start
  • Point to Settings
  • Point to Control Panel
  • Double-click Administrative Tools
  • Double-click Services. Double-click Webcam Corp. Service Starter.


  • Click Log On tab, select This account box. Click Browse to select an account or enter a username. Enter the password and click Apply. If you do not click apply before you start the service, it will fail.

    Note: the user must have a privilege to run the service. It is recommended that you logon as the account and run Watchdog first. The password for the account should not be blank.


  • If you wish to auto start Watchdog during Windows startup, double-click Webcam Corp. Service Starter on Services. On General tab, select Automatic as startup type. Click OK.

    Once you’ve finished, please disable Run at Windows start up. Click Setup and then go to Timer tab. Uncheck Run at Windows start up box.

  • Click on VCR, Alarm or Timer button to enable these features. For example, if you wish to enable Timer, please make sure the Timer button is pressed.
  • Please make sure that you have configured Alarm or Timer, if you enable these features.

  • Exit Watchdog
  • You can select Webcam Corp. Service Starter on Services and click Start button to test. Start IE and enter the IP address of Watchdog in the location bar. You should be able to view the video. You'll have to wait for 1 min if you are using trial version of Watchdog.