Issue
Unable to start the DSS writer service. Get a message that "certain services stop automatically when not in use".
Environment
Windows 2008 server 64-bit
Vista 5.1.4
Cause
Vista 5.1.4 is not compatible with 64-bit operating systems.
Resolution
Run Vista 5.1.4 on Windows 2008 server 32-bit or upgrade to Vista 5.1.5 which can be run on Windows 2008 server 64-bit.