Create a process that runs as a different user from a windows service

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Create a process that runs as a different user from a windows service

WhatsaMattaU 0

Hi,

From a Windows Service running under a virtual service account, is it possible to create a process that runs as a different user?

I have tried Process.Start using a ProcessStartInfo structure with user credentials. The process runs but when I query the current user from the launched process, it is the virtual service account.

Thank you

Anonymous

2024-05-01T07:29:33.6966667+00:00

Hello WhatsaMattaU,

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

You can find this service by opening services.msc console below.

Click "Log On" tab and click "This account" from "Local System account" (from the virtual service account in your case).

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,

Daisy Zhou

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Anonymous

2024-05-08T07:34:39.9566667+00:00

Hello WhatsaMattaU,

Good day!

How are things going? I have not heard back from you in a few days and wanted to check on the status of your problem. Please let me know the results of your troubleshooting. Your time is greatly appreciated.

Best Regards,

Daisy Zhou

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