The problem with windows service as LizR has stated is security. Services are started up as different user accounts, than the logged on user, although they can be set with the logged on user. I think you are thinking about the application in the wrong context trying to get it to use a service. Services should require no user interaction whatsoever. You should be able to do the same thing with an actual application that is set to run on startup for the user, not a service.
dickersonka 104 Veteran Poster