How do i run an interactive python script 24/7 on a windows server?

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The script needs to be started manually from a virtual desktop connection and then let it work 24/7. The problem is that when i close the remote desktop connection the script stops. As long as my script interacts with a browser window in the virtual desktop i cant run the script as a windows service.

VPS: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 with Desktop Experience Locale English AMI provided by Amazon

Does it absolutely need to run on Windows, or talk to a browser? — Michael Hampton, Feb 27 '19 at 19:23
Not necessarily on windows, but it interacts with the browser — Genrrarello, Feb 27 '19 at 19:37

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 04 '19 at 22:29

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You most likely need to create a Windows service running as an SYSTEM_.* type user.You can do this with sc command:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/251192/how-to-create-a-windows-service-by-using-sc-exe

answered Mar 04 '19 at 22:29

David O.

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How do i run an interactive python script 24/7 on a windows server?

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