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Service installation on Windows involves deploying a Windows service to run under a specific user account, often using tools like InstallUtil. Common issues include access denied errors, missing service logon rights, and problems with user account permissions. For example, creating a dedicated user with SeServiceLogonRight and read/write permissions to the install directory can help avoid elevated privileges. Troubleshooting may also involve verifying that the installation sources are accessible and that the service account has the necessary rights. These topics are discussed in threads about restricting service accounts to specific folders, installing services on Windows 7, and resolving errors during service setup.
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    How to Restrict a Windows Service Account to Reading/Writing from a Specific Folder

    Hi, New here but not new to Windows. I have a software requirement that I am surprised I can't seem to find an answer for. I have written a Windows Service. I have created an installer for this service. This installer (when run as Administrator) creates a new user, provides the user with...
    • RodDaSilva
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    • access control admin rights authenticated file access folder permissions installation path permissions privilege restrict access sandbox security security policies server 2012 service configuration service installation software installation user management windows 8.1 windows services
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Windows Security
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    Windows 7 Loss of English (uk) keyboard settings.

    Hello. I have somehow lost the Keyboard settings for English langauge (uk). The problem occurred today the first time I booted up. It seemed to boot fine at first, then I attempted to load IE. This took an inordinate amount of time. I then attempted to open task manager. Instead I just got a...
    • Blueknightuk
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    • automatic black screen control panel default dst english gmt input keyboard language region service installation settings startup task manager troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How to install window service In windows 7 with Installutil

    Hi I had made a simple window service in VS 2010 and try to install it but getting error Access Denied. When I run the command as InstallUtil "Path to Service" then a message box is appear which asked for username and password but after filling that getting error that either no mapping is...
    • nrsharma
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    • access denied command line error installutil permissions service installation visual studio windows 7 windows services
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    amending .inf file to work with windows server 2008

    i know this is totally unrelated to windows 7, but i have an issue with some video drivers which refuse to install on windows 2008, i know they work on windows 2003, but i just assume that drivers for these two operating systems are similar ?? does anyone know what i need to change in an .inf...
    • alienkidmj12
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    • 2008 application settings compatibility configuration driver installation driver update error handling graphics adapter graphics driver hardware support inf file memory management miniport adapter panning registry service installation system files trident troubleshooting windows server
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 won't install on new SSD

    I recently purchased a new 60GB OCZ SSD for my old Inspiron E1505. However, when I tried to install Windows 7 on it, it always stops during the second step and gives me the error message "Windows cannot access the installation services. Verify that the installation sources are accessible and...
    • TeamSharkie
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    • access bios boot issues compatibility computer disk issues error inspiron installation laptop ocz performance restart service installation ssd storage system troubleshooting upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Installing Service under Windows 7

    Sorry for posting this in the wrong thread but I'm not able to find where exactly this would go. Brief outline of my problem; I have created a Windows Service using VS2008 Professional that installs no problem under Windows XP using InstallUtil <service_name.exe> - The same code branch and...
    • Hena
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    • client computer debugging development diagnostics event log exception installation issues installation log installutil problem solving programming rollback security service installation visual studio vs2008 windows 7 windows services
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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