Service Starts but doesn't work

[jpbmass]

I'm using Windows 7, 64 bit with its native DLNA server. Since W 10 won't have WMP, I've been trying to set up the DLNA server on MMW to play on my TV via a Sony DVD player. This works Great as long as MMW is running, but when I close the program, my DVD player no longer sees the MMServer, even though MM Service is installed and running. When I start the MM program, things work fine; when I close the program, the connection between DVD/TV and Computer is lost. Help??

[Lowlander]

Did you install the service as the same Windows User?

[jpbmass]

Yes -- I am the only user of this computer.

[Lowlander]

Which version of MediaMonkey?

[jpbmass]

I'm using 4.1.7.1741 I think I found the problem but do not know how to fix it. I ended up installing the mm service as a "local system service" instead of a network service; this is why it appears to be running but does not work. I uninstalled and then attempted to reinstall, but the procedure calls for a (network) password (I don't use a password to protect my hardwired home network); the service installs but will not start due to a "login failure".

[jpbmass]

Well, that was not the problem. I've installed MM service as a network service; it has started, but no joy. There is still no DLNA service to my DVD/TV unless the MMW program is running.

[jpbmass]

Problem Solved -- your first question was really the key. I don't fully understand services, but ALL my other services are logged in as "Local System Service" or "Network Service". MM needs to be logged in under my personal account. The install program attempted to use ".\Jim" where as it needed to use just "Jim". Once I made that minor change, everything works just fine.

[Lowlander]

MediaMonkey has its settings per Windows User profile. Does when you enable the DLNA server and set it up in MediaMonkey the service will need to be the same user to use those settings.