Windows 7 Trouble Running NTLMAPS as a Service After Upgrading to 64-Bit on Dell XPS

[sid.lordvoldemort]

i upgraded from 32 bit to 64 bit just yday
but when i tried to install ntlmaps (to bypass proxy authentication) i couldn't run it as a service. i mean it shows in services that it's started and on automatic setting but it wont work.
i have to manually launch the application to get it to work which spoils the whole point of making it a service.
btw it was running fine on 32 bit

any suggestions?
i hv a dell xps m1530

 

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Upgrading from a 32-bit to a 64-bit system is a significant transition, and sometimes certain applications may not work as expected due to compatibility issues. In your case, where you are facing difficulties in running ntlmaps as a service after the upgrade, there are a few steps you can try to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Check Service Account Permissions:
   • Ensure that the service account under which ntlmaps is running has the necessary permissions to run as a service. Sometimes, improper permissions can prevent a service from starting automatically.
   []Compatibility Mode:
   • Try running the ntlmaps service in compatibility mode. Right-click on the ntlmaps service executable, go to Properties, then Compatibility tab, and try running in compatibility mode for the previous Windows version.
   []Reinstallation:
   • Uninstall ntlmaps completely and then reinstall it. This can help in resolving any installation issues or corrupted files that might be causing the service to not run automatically.
   []Event Viewer:
   • Check the Windows Event Viewer for any error messages related to the ntlmaps service. It might provide more detailed information on why the service is failing to start automatically.
   []Dependency Check:
   • Verify if ntlmaps has any dependencies that are not met on your new 64-bit system. Ensure that all necessary dependencies are installed and configured correctly.
   []Firewall and Antivirus:
   • Temporarily disable firewall and antivirus software to check if they are blocking the service from running automatically.
   []Manual Startup Scripts:
   • As a workaround, you can create a startup script that launches the ntlmaps application automatically when the system boots up. This script can be placed in the Startup folder of your system.

     Additional Note:​

     Since ntlmaps was running fine on 32-bit, the change to a 64-bit system might have introduced compatibility issues with how the service is set up or how it interacts with the system services. Try these steps and see if any of them help in resolving the issue. If the problem persists, feel free to provide more details or logs for further assistance.