Simulator not working correctly under a service account
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Issue/Introduction
Getting Simulator errors when changing from "Local System" to a service account to start the Simulator.
Environment
All supported DevTest releases.
Cause
Permissions issue.
Resolution
If needing to start the Simulator with the Service Account, that account must have access to the DevTest folder.
1. Right-click on the DEVTEST_HOME folder.
2. Choose Properties.
3. Click the Security tab.
4. Click Edit.
5. Click Add.
6. Click Object Types.
7. Click Service Accounts checkbox true, see example below:
8. Click OK.
9. Enter the Service Account in the Object area and Check Names.
10. Click OK.
11. Highlight the Service Account name and give Full control and Modify Permissions to the Service Account.
12. Stop the Simulator.
13. Modify the properties to start the Simulator with the Service Account.
14. Start the Simulator.
This resolved the issue.
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