Commented Issue: Error: Microsoft SharePoint Services Administration is not running [11340]

I'm developing a simple web part in Visual Basic. My dev machine, MAXSVR01 (With Visual Studio.NET 2008 installed) is running Windows Server 2003 with MOSS 2007. I've installed WSPBuilder, and have successfully used the Tools | WSPBuilder | Build WSP command. However, when I attempt to use the Deploy command, I receive the following error in output:
 
Upgrading the solution!
WSPBuilder
Version: 0.9.8.0830
Created by Carsten Keutmann
GPL License 2007
Microsoft SharePoint Services Administration is not running on MAXSVR01
Preflight requirements failed.
 
Please advise; any help would be greatly appreciated.
Comments: ** Comment from web user: rexlallatajr **

Or in the case of Sharepoint 2010, it's in Start > Control Panel > Administration Tools > Services, then locate Sharepoint 2010 Administration service and click Start the Service.