Run service interactive with user account - not local system

[Jims]

Is there any way to run a service interactively using a user account and not
the localsystem account? I realize there are security issues but that is
not a problem in my scenario. Ultimately what we are trying to do is run an
application that requires network access and will not terminate between user
logins/logouts. We tried runas but the app terminates after a logout.
Thanks,
Jim

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Start, Programs, Administrative Tools, Component Services. Expand Component Services, Computers, My Computer, DCOM Config. Look to see if the executable associated with your service is listed. If so, you can modify its Properties on the Identity tab.

 

[Jims]

Thanks - this is interesting. Unfortunately the application is not in the
DCOM Config list. The application is citrix (wfica32.exe). Is there a way
to add the app to DCOM config?
Jim


Start, Programs, Administrative Tools, Component Services. Expand Component
Services, Computers, My Computer, DCOM Config. Look to see if the
executable associated with your service is listed. If so, you can modify its
Properties on the Identity tab.

 

[Z]

Is there any way to run a service interactively using a user account and not
the localsystem account? I realize there are security issues but that is
not a problem in my scenario. Ultimately what we are trying to do is run an
application that requires network access and will not terminate between user
logins/logouts. We tried runas but the app terminates after a logout.

Assuming you already have the service established and running:
Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services > double click on
Service > Log On tab > Log on as ...

If you need help setting up an application to run as a service, open up
Help And Support and search for srvany and instsrv. It's not hard but it
is a bit complicated - take your time, make sure you understand all the
steps and directions and you'll be fine.

 

[Jims]

I've already successfully setup the app to run as a service. The problem is
if it's set to Log on as localsystem|interactive it's unable to connect to
network resources because the localsystem has no Windows network privs.
When I set the service to log on as a legit domain user it doesn't run
interactively (it's hidden behind the shell) so it's useless because it
requires user interaction.
Thanks,
Jim