Run UI Process From Window Service

[sigsik]

Hi,

I'd like to run an executable process without the need to be logged on to the computer. that is why i want to run it as a window service.

The executable opens a form (ui) that does not require the user interaction. it simply for me to use AxControl to manipulate visio diagrams.

Since this requires me to interact with desktop i have to run the service as local system and enable the 'allow interact with desktop' checkbox. However, i'd like the executable process itself to be run as another user.

I found the following posting in this site from 2005
http://www.thescripts.com/forum/thread259841.html

(1) because of the security issues specified. can i use an alternative to window service in order to start run the process without being logged on?

(2) Btw, i tried from the solution above to run service with the allow interaction enabled, logon as admin user and load user profile but still running the specified process yields an access denied exception.

A solution to either of the above will be very much appreciated! thanks.

Thanks.