Modify Config File

You will need the location of the configuration file from Locate Configuration File step to complete the modifications outlined in the following steps. The following is an example of the configuration file location:

C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\SMSvcHost.exe.config

The sample configuration file that ships with Windows is mostly commented out with xml comments. Once it is un-commented, any comments in the // format will make the xml invalid. To ensure proper functionality, any // comments may be converted to proper xml comments to resolve any issues. In addition, ensure that any comments at the top of the file are removed to ensure functional use of the newly added settings.

  1. Open the configuration file in Notepad.

  2. Under the <net.tcp> <allowAccounts> node, add a line indicating the SID for the domain service account process identity noted earlier. For example (replace bold text):

    3.         <!-- TEST DOMAIN ACCOUNT-->
                 <add securityIdentifier="S-1-5-21-2674029138-4188314685-368175559-4357" />
                </allowAccounts>
            </net.tcp>

  3. Save the file in the original directory (overwrite the original).