OSOTFWSS - CANNOT LOGOFF WATCHDOG SECURITY SYSTEM WITH ARTCHRON.EXE RUNNING 12/18/96 ======================================================================= Cannot Logoff WatchDog Security System with ARTCHRON.EXE Running ======================================================================= Please Read Entire Document for Full Explanation of Procedures -------------------------------------------------------------- DESCRIPTION When you attempt to logoff from a Fischer Watchdog PC Data Security System, the following message is displayed: The following running processes must be terminated before logoff can complete: This message is followed by a list of processes that have been started. ARTCHRON.EXE is automatically started when the Workplace Shell is launched; however, it does not display in this list of processes that must be terminated. If it is the only process preventing logoff, no processes are listed. Note: For more information about Fischer Watchdog PC Data Security System, see http://www.fisc.com/wdog.htm. RESOLUTION As a part of configuring a system to use SES (Security Enabling Services) and an ISS (Installable Security Subsystem), erase or rename the ARTCHRON.EXE file. 1. Shutdown and restart the system. 2. Press Alt+F1 when the small white rectangle appears in the upper left corner of the screen. 3. Press F2 to go to a command prompt. 4. Change to the \OS2\ART subdirectory. 5. Rename the ARTCHRON.EXE file. For example, type: RENAME ARTCHRON.EXE ARTCHRON.BAK, then press Enter. 6. Type EXIT to continue startup. ARTCHRON.EXE is not started. The Workplace Shell continues to run normally if ARTCHRON.EXE is not started and no errors or logs are produced if ARTCHRON.EXE is not found during the attempt to start it. warp4 ______________________________________________________________________ IBM disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including without limitation, warranties of fitness and merchantability with respect to the information in this document. By furnishing this document, IBM grants no licenses to any related patents or copyrights. Copyright (c) 1994, 1995 IBM Corporation. Any trademarks and product or brand names referenced in this document are the property of their respective owners. Consult your product manuals for complete trademark information.