Dummy Windows Service

This shows how to run a dummy golang service under a dedicated NT SERVICE\dummy Windows account.

These types of accounts are automatically managed by Windows and do not need a password.

They also have a predictable SID in the form of S-1-5-80-<SHA-1(uppercase(service name))> (e.g. S-1-5-80-908493856-1104173099-1205760238-637266923-2292294691).

Usage

Download the binary from the releases page.

Install, run, and uninstall the service and respective account:

./run.ps1

Development

Install Go and other dependencies referred in the Makefile file.

Build:

make