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Service hardening is a security feature in Windows that restricts the privileges of services running under accounts like LOCAL SERVICE. This can cause access denied errors when a service attempts to start an application or interact with other system resources. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover troubleshooting such issues, including adjusting service permissions or running services under different accounts to bypass hardening restrictions. The tag focuses on practical solutions for developers and IT administrators dealing with service hardening in Windows 7 and later versions.
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    Windows 7 How to start an application from a service running in LOCAL SERVICE account?

    How to start an application from a service running in LOCAL SERVICE account? Due to service hardening in Win 7 it is giving access denied error.
    • Anirban
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    • access denied application error handling local service permissions service hardening services windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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