How to Change the Logon of a Windows Service

Changing the logon account for a service can help resolve permission issues or align with security policies. Follow these steps:

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.

2. Type services.msc and press Enter.

3. The Services window will appear.

1. Scroll through the list and find the service you want to modify (e.g., AGRIS License Service, etc.).

2. Right-click the service and select Properties.

1. In the Properties window, go to the Log On tab.

2. Select This account.

3. Enter the new account name (e.g., svc_agrisservice) and password.

4. Click OK to apply changes)

1. Back in the Services window, right-click the service and select Restart.

2. Confirm the service starts successfully under the new account.

• Ensure the account has the necessary permissions (often local admin or specific rights).

• If switching from local to Active Directory accounts, verify domain connectivity.