Running services from a limited (restricted) account

Discussion in 'Software' started by ChrisH, Aug 3, 2006.

  1. ChrisH

    ChrisH Nibble Poster

    50
    1
    12
    Hi

    I've recently started playing with web design and php and need to be able to start and stop the Apache and MySql services.
    I have my computer set up with 1 Admin account for installing or changing hardware and software then each user including myself uses a limited account for everyday stuff. I can control the services from the admin account but not from the limited account as access is denied.
    Is there a way to allow my account to start/stop services without upgrading the account? if not will making my account a power user account defeat the object of using limited accounts for users?
    I use a limited account for myself as I believe it may help stop virus's and spyware being installed by accident (correct me if I'm wrong on this).
    OS is XP Home.

    Thanks
     
    WIP: A+
  2. hbroomhall

    hbroomhall Petabyte Poster Gold Member

    6,624
    117
    224
    As far as I know (and I'm not an expert on this) it is fairly easy to circumvent limited user mode, so you shouldn't rely on it to stop nasties. IMHO there are other better methods.

    You can also (I believe) get hold of utils that will allow you to construct small script files that will allow you to do admin stuff from a limited user account. The one that comes to mind is from Sysinternals.

    Harry.
     
    Certifications: ECDL A+ Network+ i-Net+
    WIP: Server+
  3. fortch

    fortch Kilobyte Poster

    408
    21
    35
    Certifications: A+,Net+,Sec+,MCSA:Sec,MCSE:Sec,mASE
  4. Baba O'Riley

    Baba O'Riley Gigabyte Poster

    1,760
    23
    99
    RunAs doesn't work with everything thought Fortch, and unfortunately, services.msc is one of them (on my PC anyway).
     
    Certifications: A+, Network+
    WIP: 70-270
  5. ChrisH

    ChrisH Nibble Poster

    50
    1
    12
    Thanks for the replies.

    I came across RunAs when I found I couldn't get PSService from Sysinternals to work correctly and was looking for advice ('Access Denied' even though all details were correct)

    RunAs does work if I create a .bat file containing the commands to start the required services then use

    'runas /user: admin startserver.bat'

    and a similar file to stop the server. Not sure if it can be used to directly start and stop services though.
     
    WIP: A+

Share This Page

Loading...
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.