Hi,
I have a service that need to access the current user registry from time to
time.
But a service only works as a SYSTEM and not as the current user.
How can i change that? Or at the very least get the service to launch an
application as the current user and not the SYSTEM
Many thanks
Sims
Jul 21 '05
15  2024 
Unless you have a very specific requirement, use HKEY_LOCAL_MACH INE instead.
One of the ideas behind running a process under the SYSTEM account is that
it cannot do these types of things.
--
_______________ _____
Klaus H. Probst, MVP http://www.vbbox.com/
"Sims" <si*********@ho tmail.com> wrote in message
news:u0******** ******@tk2msftn gp13.phx.gbl... Hi,
I have a service that need to access the current user registry from time
to time.
But a service only works as a SYSTEM and not as the current user.
How can i change that? Or at the very least get the service to launch an
application as the current user and not the SYSTEM
Many thanks
Sims
Unless you have a very specific requirement, use HKEY_LOCAL_MACH INE
instead.
One of the ideas behind running a process under the SYSTEM account is that
it cannot do these types of things.
I agree, but my problem goes all the way back to installation.
The users cannot install the service, (they cannot install anything in
fact), only the administrator can, so what i wanted to do was to run the
install as an administrator and ensure that the service gets started as
current user.
Maybe if i use HKEY_LOCAL_MACH INE it will solve the problem to a certain
level.
That should apply to future users.
Maybe my problem is more to do with installations rather than services
themselves.
For example when i installed MS Word it was installed for all users, (new
and old).
Sims
A service can spawn a process with a currently logged on user credentials
(if that's what you want), without need to know those credentials.
To start a _service_ with user's credentials, the user also should have
"Logon as service" privilege, which you may not want to allow.
"Sims" <si*********@ho tmail.com> wrote in message
news:ey******** *****@tk2msftng p13.phx.gbl... Unless you have a very specific requirement, use HKEY_LOCAL_MACH INE
instead.
One of the ideas behind running a process under the SYSTEM account is
that it cannot do these types of things.
I agree, but my problem goes all the way back to installation.
The users cannot install the service, (they cannot install anything in
fact), only the administrator can, so what i wanted to do was to run the
install as an administrator and ensure that the service gets started as
current user.
Maybe if i use HKEY_LOCAL_MACH INE it will solve the problem to a certain
level.
That should apply to future users.
Maybe my problem is more to do with installations rather than services
themselves.
For example when i installed MS Word it was installed for all users, (new
and old).
Sims
"Alexander Grigoriev" <al***@earthlin k.net> wrote in message
news:O5******** ******@TK2MSFTN GP10.phx.gbl... A service can spawn a process with a currently logged on user credentials
(if that's what you want), without need to know those credentials.
How would you do that then?
To start a _service_ with user's credentials, the user also should have
"Logon as service" privilege, which you may not want to allow.
Indeed.
Idealy the service would sprawn a process with the currently logged in user.
Thanks
Sims
You need to get a token for a currently logged on user. Then call
CreateProcessAs User
To get a token you may need to open the current window station in the
current terminal session, and quite a few more steps. I don't remember all
of that.
"Sims" <si*********@ho tmail.com> wrote in message
news:eB******** ******@TK2MSFTN GP10.phx.gbl...
"Alexander Grigoriev" <al***@earthlin k.net> wrote in message
news:O5******** ******@TK2MSFTN GP10.phx.gbl... A service can spawn a process with a currently logged on user
credentials (if that's what you want), without need to know those credentials.
How would you do that then?
To start a _service_ with user's credentials, the user also should have
"Logon as service" privilege, which you may not want to allow.
Indeed.
Idealy the service would sprawn a process with the currently logged in
user.
Thanks
Sims
"Sims" <si*********@ho tmail.com> wrote in message
news:ey******** *****@tk2msftng p13.phx.gbl... Unless you have a very specific requirement, use HKEY_LOCAL_MACH INE
instead.
One of the ideas behind running a process under the SYSTEM account is
that it cannot do these types of things.
I agree, but my problem goes all the way back to installation.
The users cannot install the service, (they cannot install anything in
fact), only the administrator can, so what i wanted to do was to run the
install as an administrator and ensure that the service gets started as
current user.
OK. But this is a separate problem - why not use MSI? It has built-in
support for that kind of thing. That's how you can install Office on a box
without requiring the user to be an admin.
--
_______________ _____
Klaus H. Probst, MVP http://www.vbbox.com/ This thread has been closed and replies have been disabled. Please start a new discussion. Similar topics | |
by: mailme.faisal |
last post by:
I have created a service that create a process.
The service is running in local system account & it also create the
new process in system account.
In process i have to access network resource .
In Windows 2000 new process is working fine but in Windows XP it does't
do anything .
The problem is that newly created problem could not access network path
thats y creating problem .
What may b the reason ?
|
by: Doug Bailey |
last post by:
I am trying to control a Windows Service via a Web Service interface.
(I am developing in .NET2003) I am using the ServiceController object
which allows me to read the state of the services with no problems.
However, I am not able to start or stop the service unless I go
through the process of impersonating an administrative user. (See
MSDN KB 306158)
Since it appears to be a privilege issue, I set the folders in IIS
holding the Web...
|
by: Andrew |
last post by:
Hey all,
Requesting help from the VB.Net gurus in here. I was given a task to write
a Windows Service (VB.Net) that would run an external program, and if that
program closed for any reason (other than the service being stopped) it
would restart it. I have written the service to do just this, and for
testing purposes I am running the program Notepad. And I even have it
making entries in the System Event Log.
However, and this is my...
|
by: Sims |
last post by:
Hi,
I have a service that need to access the current user registry from time to
time.
But a service only works as a SYSTEM and not as the current user.
How can i change that? Or at the very least get the service to launch an
application as the current user and not the SYSTEM
Many thanks
|
by: UJ |
last post by:
Is there any way for a windows service to start a windows program ? I have a
service that will need to restart a windows app if it needs to.
TIA - Jeff.
| | |
by: deko |
last post by:
When to use a privileged user thread rather than a windows service?
That's the question raised in a previous post . It was suggested that if the service needs to interact
with a WinForms app (which is the UI used to adjust the actions taken by,
and the schedule of the service), then a privileged user thread should be
used in the UI - no service required.
But...
"A windows service enables the creation of long-running executable
|
by: Rob R. Ainscough |
last post by:
I have a VS 2005 Windows Service with a Installer project as part of my
solution. The Service installs fine but I can't seem to make either of
these work:
1. Have the service start after install
2. Have the service interact with the SysTray
In my ProjectInstaller.vb
Private Sub ServiceInstaller1_AfterInstall(ByVal sender As
|
by: JamesB |
last post by:
I am writing a service that monitors when a particular app is started.
Works, but I need to get the user who is currently logged in, and of course
Environment.UserName returns the service logon (NT_AUTHORITY\SYSTEM).
I understand that when the service starts, no user may be logged in, but
that's ok, as the app I am monitoring can only be run by a logged in user.
Do I need to use WMI to get the user context of Explorer.exe or is there a...
|
by: =?Utf-8?B?bXVyYWRqYW1lcw==?= |
last post by:
Yes, sorry I tried to make it clear in the original question that I want to
get the user token of the service - ie. the account the service is running
under. I know services don't have user tokens - I suspect users do have
tokens, hence "user token", otherwise we might call them "service tokens" or
somesuch :-)
If you read the question again, you migh see that the fundamental question
is, *assuming there is no other approach*:
The...
|
by: marktang |
last post by:
ONU (Optical Network Unit) is one of the key components for providing high-speed Internet services. Its primary function is to act as an endpoint device located at the user's premises. However, people are often confused as to whether an ONU can Work As a Router. In this blog post, we’ll explore What is ONU, What Is Router, ONU & Router’s main usage, and What is the difference between ONU and Router. Let’s take a closer look !
Part I. Meaning of...
|
by: Oralloy |
last post by:
Hello folks,
I am unable to find appropriate documentation on the type promotion of bit-fields when using the generalised comparison operator "<=>".
The problem is that using the GNU compilers, it seems that the internal comparison operator "<=>" tries to promote arguments from unsigned to signed.
This is as boiled down as I can make it.
Here is my compilation command:
g++-12 -std=c++20 -Wnarrowing bit_field.cpp
Here is the code in...
| | |
by: jinu1996 |
last post by:
In today's digital age, having a compelling online presence is paramount for businesses aiming to thrive in a competitive landscape. At the heart of this digital strategy lies an intricately woven tapestry of website design and digital marketing. It's not merely about having a website; it's about crafting an immersive digital experience that captivates audiences and drives business growth.
The Art of Business Website Design
Your website is...
|
by: Hystou |
last post by:
Overview:
Windows 11 and 10 have less user interface control over operating system update behaviour than previous versions of Windows. In Windows 11 and 10, there is no way to turn off the Windows Update option using the Control Panel or Settings app; it automatically checks for updates and installs any it finds, whether you like it or not. For most users, this new feature is actually very convenient. If you want to control the update process,...
|
by: agi2029 |
last post by:
Let's talk about the concept of autonomous AI software engineers and no-code agents. These AIs are designed to manage the entire lifecycle of a software development project—planning, coding, testing, and deployment—without human intervention. Imagine an AI that can take a project description, break it down, write the code, debug it, and then launch it, all on its own....
Now, this would greatly impact the work of software developers. The idea...
|
by: isladogs |
last post by:
The next Access Europe User Group meeting will be on Wednesday 1 May 2024 starting at 18:00 UK time (6PM UTC+1) and finishing by 19:30 (7.30PM).
In this session, we are pleased to welcome a new presenter, Adolph Dupré who will be discussing some powerful techniques for using class modules.
He will explain when you may want to use classes instead of User Defined Types (UDT). For example, to manage the data in unbound forms.
Adolph will...
|
by: conductexam |
last post by:
I have .net C# application in which I am extracting data from word file and save it in database particularly. To store word all data as it is I am converting the whole word file firstly in HTML and then checking html paragraph one by one.
At the time of converting from word file to html my equations which are in the word document file was convert into image.
Globals.ThisAddIn.Application.ActiveDocument.Select();...
|
by: TSSRALBI |
last post by:
Hello
I'm a network technician in training and I need your help.
I am currently learning how to create and manage the different types of VPNs and I have a question about LAN-to-LAN VPNs.
The last exercise I practiced was to create a LAN-to-LAN VPN between two Pfsense firewalls, by using IPSEC protocols.
I succeeded, with both firewalls in the same network. But I'm wondering if it's possible to do the same thing, with 2 Pfsense firewalls...
| | |
by: bsmnconsultancy |
last post by:
In today's digital era, a well-designed website is crucial for businesses looking to succeed. Whether you're a small business owner or a large corporation in Toronto, having a strong online presence can significantly impact your brand's success. BSMN Consultancy, a leader in Website Development in Toronto offers valuable insights into creating effective websites that not only look great but also perform exceptionally well. In this comprehensive...
| |
