Seed4.Me Service Not Running Error Fix

So, you’ve encountered the “The Seed4.Me windows service in not running” error, let’s try to fix it.


Service err

IMPORTANT: Before following any of the solutions below, make sure our application is added to
exceptions of your antivirus/firewall. The path to our folder is C:\Program Files\Seed4.Me VPN



Apps know to have a conflict with VPNs:

  1. • Qihoo 360, 360 Safeguard, 360 Total Security. How to add exceptions: Open 360 Total
      Security     > Click on Virus Scan > Click on Trust List and add Seed4.Me folder.
      The path to our folder is C:\Program Files\Seed4.Me VPN
  2. • AnVir Task Manager. Uninstall AnVir Task Manager.


Solution 1: Add Exceptions and Reinstall

1. Add Seed4.Me files and folder to exceptions of your antivirus/firewall:

  1. C:\Program Files\Seed4.Me VPN
  2. C:\Program Files\Seed4.Me VPN\bin\Seed4.Me_service.exe
  3. C:\Program Files\Seed4.Me VPN\bin\Seed4.Me_VPN.exe

2. Download and install Seed4.Me VPN again.

Done!

If this didn't help, go to Solution #2.

Solution 2: Seed4.Me Service Restart

Please, follow these steps:

  1. 1. Press Start, type Task Manager in the search bar.
    Right-click on the Task Manager application and select Open/Run as Administrator.
  2. 2. In the opened window select Services tab.
  3. 3. Search for a service named Seed4.Me Service.
  4. 4. Right-click on it and select Stop.
    Our client should shut down automatically.
  5. 5. Right-click on Seed4.Me Service again and select Start.

Done!

If this didn't help, go to Solution #3.

Solution 3: Install Official OpenVPN Driver

  1. 1. Download this file and run it:
    https://swupdate.openvpn.org/community/releases/tap-windows-9.9.2_3.exe
  2. 2. Select the TAP Adapter, the SDK, and Utilities.
  3. 3. Go to C:\Program Files\TAP-WINdows\bin and run addtap.bat.

Now, re-launch Seed4.Me VPN, and try to connect again.


Still need help? Contact support@seed4.me