Can't open VI's with NI Example Finder, tried restarting NI Service Locator.

[cpc13]

Hi, my NI Example Finder isn't working properly.

Err Msg: "The NI ServiceLocator is not running. You will not be able to browse by Directory Structure."
When: Accessing [Open / Examples] from the startup screen of LabView 7.1.

Err Msg: "An error occured - The NI Service Locator is not running."
When: Trying to open any VI file using NI Example Finder.

Attempted: Restarting NI Service Locator by going to Start » Control Panel » Administrative Tools » Services.
Restarted LabView 7.1.
Restarted WindowsXP.

I suspect it might be either Windows or McAfee Security blocking something. Your help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Paul

[pkripak]

The windows firewall is probably blocking it. Go to network connections>>Properties>>Advanced>>Exceptions and allow the ni example finder service.

Prakash K

[cpc13]

Thanks Prakash K!
It took a bit of time to find the exe file. I was looking in "LabVIEW 7.1" folder instead of "Shared". After I added it into the list it worked just fine!
-Paul C.

[necis]

I have the same problem, i try it firewall, running the service again, and nothing works

Thank's
Angel

Mensaje editado por necis

[Ankita]

Hi Angel,

When do you see the error "NI service Locator is not running". Is it when you try to open an example using the example finder or while opening labVIEW or some other situation?

A simple thing to try is to restart the service. You can do this by opening up the Windows Services window by going to Start » Control Panel » Administrative Tools » Services. In the list of services you should see: NI Service Locator. To restart this service, right-click on the entry and select Stop. Wait a minute until the service has stopped and then right-click and select Start. Restart LabVIEW and see if you still get this error.

Ankita

[necis]

Thank's Ankita, but I try restarting the Service locator and the same message appears,
I can share files in my workgroup but my internet is dead, I don't know why, mcafee is disable and xp firewall too
I think is a virus!

Angel

[Ankita]

It could be a virus....try to scan your system with an anti-virus software and see if it catches something. NI service locator is used during the start up of some NI applications but has nothing to do with non-NI software/hardware. If you are noticing weird behavior with other programs as well, it might indeed be a virus.

Please let us know if you figure it out.

Ankita

[Joe_Guo]

Does NI Example Finder actually use NI service locator? I removed all NI related processes (NI service locator, NI PAL, DeviceDRVstatus, etc) and relaunched labview, Used the example finder and everything was fine (browser the examples, start the example, etc).

I suggest to do a labview installation repair.

-Joe

[cpc13]

Hi Joe,
I initially posted the problem, and with help from Prakash I was able to resolve it.
But, to answer your question, I think version 7.0 didn't have this problem with the NI Example Finder. It was after installing 7.1 on WinXP that the problem came up. I actually did try the repair option for 7.1 at an earlier point in time but it didn't work.

For those who might be having the same problem, the following is a list of steps that I took in resolving this issue. (Don't know if this will help Angel with the mention of a possible virus issue.)
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goto Control Panel > Network Connections > {your local area connection}
click [Properties]
[Advanced(tab)] > [Settings]
[Exceptions(tab)]

If you don't see "NI Example Finder" on the list with a check box then...

[Add Program]
[Browse] > C:/Program Files/National Instruments/Shared/Example Finder/1.0/BIN/NIExampleFinder.exe

[Joe_Guo]

did you try 7.1.1 upgrade? I experimented mine with 7.1.1 and there was no problem.

-Joe