Installation#

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Installing the product is straightforward because a familiar Windows setup program guides you through the process.

Multiple download variants are available so you can pick the package that matches your environment; always install the most recent release to benefit from the latest fixes and improvements.

Each installer automatically creates a Windows Firewall exception for the service process during setup, ensuring the service can communicate right away without additional manual steps.

Use this page to install WinSyslog on a Windows system and prepare it for initial configuration.

Before you begin#

  • Verify that the target system matches the supported platforms in System Requirements.

  • Decide whether you need only the WinSyslog service and configuration client, or also optional components such as Interactive Syslog Viewer.

  • Ensure you have local administrator rights on the target machine.

  • Ensure the system can install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 or a newer .NET Framework 4.x release for the Windows client components if needed.

  • If you deploy only the background service on this system, the Configuration Client is not required on this target. In that case, the .NET Framework requirement applies where the Configuration Client is installed and used.

Installation steps#

  1. Download the current installer from the Download Versions page.

  2. Start the setup program by double-clicking wnsyslog.exe.

  3. Accept the license terms and continue through the installer wizard.

  4. Select the components you want to install.

  5. Finish the setup. The installer will add the WinSyslog program group and install the required .NET Framework components for the client if needed.

What gets installed#

A standard WinSyslog installation typically includes:

  • the WinSyslog service, which receives and processes log data

  • the WinSyslog Configuration Client, which is used to configure the service and send test messages

  • optional UI or analysis components if you selected them during setup

What to do next#

After installation, continue with Understand the Components and then Creating an Initial Configuration to build a first working setup.