Starting a program in the background before logon ??

BEN_UK · 9 Apr 2011 at 11:05

Hello,

I have Win7 Pro laptop with a program called PS3 Media Server installed for streaming from laptop to PS3.

I want to set up the program so it loads even before i have entered my password to my user account on the laptop.

Reason for this is that if I am out and someone in the house wants to use the Media Server all they have to do it power on the laptop to get the Media Server to load without entering my password or log on details.

Thanks for the help

SiriusB · 9 Apr 2011 at 11:07

Task Scheduler is your friend.

DJDaz · 9 Apr 2011 at 12:16

I thought there was an option in PS3-MS to have it run as a service, wouldn't that do what you want?

SiriusB · 9 Apr 2011 at 12:18

If that's the case it is an even better option!

EDIT: Just had a quick shufty on Google and have found the PMS [tee hee] should have a Run as Service option. Though also found out it can be hit and miss. Another solution is to install it as a service yourself: http://www.ps3mediaserver.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2498

BEN_UK · 10 Apr 2011 at 10:12

Thanks for the replies.

Your right PMS does have an option to install a service but every time i do this it stops PMS from connecting to my PS3 :confused:

Tried the Task Scheduler option and thats not working either. Although i might not of configured it properly. Might try it again now....

Thanks for the link to the PMS forum, tried that work around and still no joy.

Every time i enable the service it stops PMS from working :confused:

nuttyprot · 10 Apr 2011 at 10:37

I have installed windows 7 services using the below method before. I know the method is primarily for XP, home server. but it also works on windows 7.

http://www.geekzilla.co.uk/View2F63F17E-E0C7-4EFC-9A9D-CFECBD845363.htm

BEN_UK · 10 Apr 2011 at 11:48

Well had a bit more luck with the Task Scheduler

It now loads PS3 Media server before log on which is great and its working/streaming.

However I then log on and say for example Ii need to make changes to the con-fig in PS3 Media server i load the .exe and it wont connect to the PS3.

I guess for some reason it thinks its already running.

So i have to delete the Task Scheduler PS3 entry reboot then load the PS3 Media Server .exe manually to get it to connect.

Turning into a right job this is

Thanks for the help