How can service run as a logged in user?

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To run a service as a logged-in user, you can configure the service to run under the user's account instead of the system account. Here are the steps to accomplish this:

  1. Open Services Management Console: Open the Services management console by pressing Win + R, typing "services.msc," and hitting Enter.

  2. Locate the Service: Locate the service you want to configure to run as a logged-in user from the list of services.

  3. Open Service Properties: Right-click on the service and select "Properties" from the context menu.

  4. Go to Log On Tab: In the service properties window, navigate to the "Log On" tab.

  5. Change Log on Option: By default, the service may be set to run under the "Local System Account." Select the "This account" option.

  6. Provide User Credentials: Enter the username and password of the logged-in user account that you want the service to run under.

  7. Confirm Password (If Required): If the user account requires a password, you'll be prompted to confirm the password.

  8. Apply Changes: Click the "Apply" button to save the changes.

  9. Start or Restart the Service: Start or restart the service for the changes to take effect.

By configuring the service to run under a specific user account, it will run with the privileges and access rights associated with that user. This allows the service to interact with the user's environment and resources.

Note that running a service as a logged-in user may have security implications. Make sure to carefully consider the permissions and access rights required for the service and the user account.