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title: "\"App service is not running\" on Windows using NordLayer"
slug: "app-service-is-not-running-on-windows-using-nordlayer"
status: "update"
updated: 2026-09-08T13:32:13Z
published: 2026-09-08T13:32:13Z
canonical: "help.nordlayer.com/app-service-is-not-running-on-windows-using-nordlayer"
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# "App service is not running" on Windows using NordLayer

If you are experiencing this error, please try the following:

1. Press Start and type Services to open the Services app
2. Find NordLayer.Service.exe
3. Right-click and choose Restart

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