Snooper Multi channel logon error

By | March 7, 2025

Issue: When running Snooper Multi-Channel, you encounter a logon error.

Solution:

  • The Windows user account that Snooper Multi-Channel runs under must have a password set.
  • This is required by Windows security policies when running services under a personal user account.
  • The Snooper service must be configured with the correct username and password in the Windows Services settings to ensure it can start properly.

Why is a Password Required?

When a Windows service is set to run under a specific user account, Windows enforces security rules to prevent unauthorized access.

  • Accounts without passwords cannot run services in the background.
  • This is a built-in Windows restriction to enhance security and prevent unauthorized system access.

Update the username/password in Snooper Channel controller program or use below instruction:

  1. Set a Password for the Windows Account:

    • Open Settings (Win + I) → AccountsSign-in options
    • Ensure the user account has a password.
  2. Update the Snooper Service Credentials:

    • Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
    • Locate Snooper services in the list.
    • Right-click → PropertiesLog On tab.
    • Enter the correct username and password of the Windows account.
    • Click Apply, then OK.
    • Restart the service.

This ensures that Snooper Multi-Channel services runs properly as Windows services without login errors.