How do I run a program as a Windows service?

**Iphone** · 13-Apr-2007, 06:03 AM

Question: I need to run an application when the server boots or even if no one is logged in. I tried putting it the scheduled task and right clicked and ran it (so I don't have to reboot the computer to see it work), but when I log off, it closes the program. So it looks like I will close it if I ever log off. I'm thinking that I should run this program as a Windows service, so anybody logging off and on won't effect it. Can someone help me in this? It's just a shortcut that's on my desktop. Thanks in advance.

**Iphone** · 13-Apr-2007, 06:03 AM

You should be able to entere SYSTEM instead of a user - when it prompts for a password, just hit enter (blank)

13-Apr-2007, 06:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Iphone Fixed Error! Posts: 4,202 Join Date: Mar 2007 Rep Power: 6 IM:	How do I run a program as a Windows service? Question: I need to run an application when the server boots or even if no one is logged in. I tried putting it the scheduled task and right clicked and ran it (so I don't have to reboot the computer to see it work), but when I log off, it closes the program. So it looks like I will close it if I ever log off. I'm thinking that I should run this program as a Windows service, so anybody logging off and on won't effect it. Can someone help me in this? It's just a shortcut that's on my desktop. Thanks in advance.

13-Apr-2007, 06:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Iphone Fixed Error! Posts: 4,202 Join Date: Mar 2007 Rep Power: 6 IM:	Re: How do I run a program as a Windows service? You should be able to entere SYSTEM instead of a user - when it prompts for a password, just hit enter (blank)

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