[rabbitmq-discuss] can't connect to node already running as a windows service

[Emile Joubert]

Hi,

On 13/06/12 10:01, Rader wrote:
> RabbitMQ is installed as a windows service using the default settings. I
> can manage it through the web admin console, but can't connect to it
> through the command line. If I type "rabbitmqctl status", I will get
> this message:

>         - EPEKW-Q1100054: [{rabbit,17157},{rabbitmqctl70,21327}]

>         - cookie hash: JisuJ12RSGtSUD/AyYwzpA==

According to the troubleshooting guide you need to check the
.erlang.cookie - see t

http://www.rabbitmq.com/troubleshooting.html
and
http://www.rabbitmq.com/install-windows-manual.html

-Emile