AutoIt with .NET C# Windows Service

[rconnellii]

I'm trying to automate some of our windows applications testing through a Windows Service using the AutoItX3Lib DLL on a Windows 2008 Server without much success.

When I start the windows service AutoIt doesn't start up my TestApplication. This occurs even when I set the service properties Log On option to "Local System account" and "Allow service to interact with desktop".

It appears to start the program in another desktop with NO access to the hard drive. Is there a way to have it run in the current users desktop or is this a security issue?

I have even started up my program (ahead of time) and it doesn't interact with it.

NOTE: The same set of functions work great as a .NET C# Windows Applicaiton

Is there an AutoIt function/option that I'm missing.

Can this be done with a Windows Service? Suggestions?

thanks,

Bob